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Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Hughes and his wife, Nicole, light the Christmas Tree at the Freestone County Courthouse on Saturday night, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. The Home for the Holidays Christmas Celebration was postponed due to the weather until Saturday, Dec. 21, and will be held in conjunction wi...
Lighting of the tree
. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Commissioners get update on high-speed rail opposition
Commissioners get update on high-speed rail opposition
Freestone County commissioners received a hopeful update on progress of the high-speed rail line the county has been fighting for several years. That happened during their Dec. 4 meeting, when the court also heard about another opioid settlement, about a fire truck swap and made other decisions concerning the county’s finances and well-being. 12/11/2024 11:00 PM
Collins’ House to be featured on tour
Collins’ House to be featured on tour
Referred to as the “Collins’ House” because of Teague residents’ living memories, was built in the 1800s by Dr. Felix Grundy Traynham and his wife, Lillie Coleman, at 814 Magnolia St. 12/11/2024 11:00 PM
Grinch takes back seat to Santa
Grinch takes back seat to Santa
Santa 12/11/2024 11:00 PM
Late greeting cards
Late greeting cards
A friend asked me if it was OK to delay sending holiday cards until late December. 12/11/2024 11:00 PM
Who is the sucker?
Who is the sucker?
I read a story recently about a lady school teacher in Yazoo City, Miss., in the impoverished Delta country that is teaching unprivileged kids and there is not enough money to even pay her a salary. Yet kids that would fall through the crack of life are staying in school and making plans for the future. When asked about financial strain she faces, she uttered a phrase that applies to all of us: “What I don’t get in this life, I will get in the next.” 12/11/2024 11:00 PM
Lady Lions fall to Fairfield in district opener
Lady Lions fall to Fairfield in district opener
The Lady Lions traveled to Fairfield on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to take on the Fairfield Lady Eagles. Teague made it a great game. However, the Lady Eagles pulled away in the second half for a 55-33 home win. 12/11/2024 11:00 PM
Parade of Lights Thursday in Teague
Parade of Lights Thursday in Teague
The Teague Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Parade of Lights tonight, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. The line-up will begin at 5:30 p.m. on North 3rd facing Main Street. The parade will end at the 8th Ave City Park. All entries must have lights. 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
Don Stirton
Don Stirton
Graveside services for Don Stirton, 95, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec.5, at Union Cemetery near Teague. 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
McMichael House on Tour of Homes
McMichael House on Tour of Homes
The. Home at 702 S. 9th Ave., known as the “McMichael House,” is believed to be built in the early 1900s. Hal McMichael, a graduate of Teague High School and a lifelong Teague resident, and his wife lived in the home for several years. 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
You sleigh me!
You sleigh me!
You sleigh me! 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
County ensuring to spend ARPA funds by end of year
County ensuring to spend ARPA funds by end of year
Freestone County Commissioners took action at their Nov. 20 meeting to ensure all ARPA funds are either spent or allocated by the end of the year to avoid loss of the use of the monies. 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
Sports Calendar
Sports Calendar
Thursday, Dec. 5 Boys Basketball 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
Senior Center News
Senior Center News
Last Monday morning was incredibly busy. A big “thank you” to Carol for distributing the blessing bags for Route 2; I took care of Route 1. On Tuesday and Wednesday, our dedicated Meals on Wheels drivers delivered non-perishable meals to our homebound clients to cover for the center’s closure on Thursday and Friday. 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
Fishing heating up as water temps chill
Fishing heating up as water temps chill
Riley Harris of Orange has reeled in plenty of heavyweight bass over the years, but none to compare to the bruiser that gobbled up his football jig on the morning of November 22 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
Teague Lions’ 2024 season includes bi-district title
Teague Lions’ 2024 season includes bi-district title
The Teague Lions football team wrapped up the 2024 campaign with an overall record of 8-4, a thirdplace district record of 3-2, and a 3-A Division 1 bi-district championship. 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
Dreams to ashes?
Dreams to ashes?
OBSERVANCES 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
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