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(Left, above) Adan Espinoza and Cade Nelson pose for a photo with their welding bed that they earned a blue ribbon for at the HLSR. They also earned the Division Reserve Champion. Courtesy Photo
Fairfield Ag Mech earns blue ribbons in Houston
Three Fairfield High School Ag Mech teams competed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) in March. They are two blue ribbons and a red ribbon. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Area’s state sales tax revenue down
Area’s state sales tax revenue down
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in March based on February sales, 2.7 percent less than in March 2024, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. “State sales tax collections declined on a yearover-year basis for the first time since April 2024,” Hegar said. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
FISD to start school Aug. 13
FISD to start school Aug. 13
Students will return to school Wednesday, Aug. 13, for the 20252026 Fairfield ISD, according to the recently released academic calendar. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Courthouse renovation grant pending agreements
Courthouse renovation grant pending agreements
The $6.4 million grant from the Texas Historical Commission to renovate the Freestone County Courthouse will require the execution of funding and easement agreements. The Freestone County Commissioners Court tabled those matters at its Wednesday, April 2, meeting. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
TISD to start school Aug. 13
TISD to start school Aug. 13
The 2025-2026 Teague ISD academic calendar has been released and students will return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Teachers along with other faculty and staff members will return on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and have six days of professional development before the first day of school. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library
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Courthouse renovation grant pending agreements
Courthouse renovation grant pending agreements
The $6.4 million grant from the Texas Historical Commission to renovate the Freestone County Courthouse will require the execution of funding and easement agreements. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
FISD to start school Aug. 13
FISD to start school Aug. 13
Students will return to school Wednesday, Aug. 13, for the 20252026 Fairfield ISD, according to the recently released academic calendar. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
TISD to start school Aug. 13
TISD to start school Aug. 13
The 2025-2026 Teague ISD academic calendar has been released and students will return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Teachers along with other faculty and staff members will return on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and have six days of professional development before the first day of school. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Area’s state sales tax revenue down
Area’s state sales tax revenue down
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in March based on February sales, 2.7 percent less than in March 2024, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
DAR dedicates insignia grave marker to member
DAR dedicates insignia grave marker to member
Jonathan Hardin Chapter members gathered at Driver Cemetery in Freestone County Sunday, March 30, to dedicate a DAR Insignia Marker at the gravesite of member Nancy Pickett Rula. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Keeping My Promise: More Tax Relief for Texans
Keeping My Promise: More Tax Relief for Texans
CONSERVATIVE VIEW 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings
Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings
Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Keep your eyes on Jesus
Keep your eyes on Jesus
MITCH’S CORNER 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation
Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation
Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Teague boys golf team headed to Regionals
Teague boys golf team headed to Regionals
Six Lions are headed to Regionals after taking second place at the District golf meet held at the Tri County Golf Club on Monday, March 24, and Monday, March 31st. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM