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Oscar Andrew Hillegeist
Oscar Andrew Hillegeist
Funeral services for Oscar Hillegeist, 95, of Dickinson, Texas were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings, Texas with Dr. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Sunday, Nov. 24 4 to 6 p.m. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Valid points; votes opposite El Sellers tells us “the OX is in the ditch,” due to “nuts” policies, and he expects Trump to “right our ship of state.” Sadly, his hope is based on erroneous thinking and “high-fog” facts that are simply not true. Point by point, Mr. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
CAPITOL HIGHLIGHTS Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Not a lot of time
Not a lot of time
OBSERVANCES Well, the election is over and one group is dancing in the streets while another group is drowning themselves in despair. This is the first time in my memory that one party has control of the four branches of government: executive, senate, house and supreme court. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Lady Eagles knock-off Lorena in season opener
Lady Eagles knock-off Lorena in season opener
The Fairfield Lady Eagles traveled to Lorena on Tuesday night, Nov. 12, and brought home a one-point victory, 52-51, over the Lady Leopards in their season opener. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Dr. Danny Reeves with the Alamo Letter Society and Freestone County Judge Linda Grant pose for a photo with the “Victory of Death” letter plaque at the Freestone County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14. Photo by Daryl Allen/Fairfield Recorder
‘Victory or Death’ Alamo letter plaque dedicated
A dedication ceremony for the Lt. Col. Wiliam Barret Travis “Victory or Death” letter plaque, commemorating the sacrifices made at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, was held Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Freestone County Courthouse lawn. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Quarterback Kohl Collins looks down the field for an open receiver on Friday night in the Bi-District Championship against Orangefield. Collins had 346 passing yards. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Eagles knock-off Orangefield 49-42 for Bi-District title
For the first time since 2019, the Fairfield Eagles are advancing to the Area Championship after knocking-off the Orangefield Bobcats 4942 on Friday night, Nov. 15, at Splendora High School in the Bi-District Championship. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Jaclynn Schmidt dribbles the ball to the goal as Rhett Rhalstin, Jaci Abram, and Blayke Brackens play defense during practice. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles looking to make another deep playoff run
“This season should be a great one. We have a lot of returners from last season, so we have a lot of potential to give ourselves another chance to make a deep playoff run,” Head Coach Sally Whitaker said. “Our goal is always to give ourselves the opportunity to be as successful as possible.” 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
This group of friends won Best Dressed at the 2024 Flippin’ the Bird 5K on Saturday morning. Pictured, front row, from left, are Paisleiogh Solley, Amelia Solley, Daisy Caro and Alan Caro; back, Gina Martin, Andrea Lyles, Laurie Lyles, Alyssa Solley and Yesenia Caro. Photo by MItchell Pate...
‘Flippin’ the Bird’
’ About 70 participants came out to compete in the KNES Texas 99.1 Flippin’ the Bird 5K run on Saturday morning, Nov. 16, at the Freestone County Fairgrounds. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
NRG Environmental supervisor Jason Scott is pictured on the left with Fairfield Library staff members Kalyn Ethridge and Gary Wiggins.
Library expands Young Adult offerings
The Fairfield Library has expanded its Young Adult graphic novel/manga section, thanks to Jason Scott and NRG Energy Inc. for proving a $1,500 grant making this possible. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Victory or Death’ Alamo letter plaque dedicated
Victory or Death’ Alamo letter plaque dedicated
A dedication ceremony for the Lt. Col. Wiliam Barret Travis “Victory or Death” letter plaque, commemorating the sacrifices made at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, was held Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Freestone County Courthouse lawn. 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
Lions claim bi-district title
Lions claim bi-district title
The Teague Lions football team scored on their first play of scrimmage Thursday night and never looked back. Teague rolled onto a 36-14 bi-district first round victory over the Cold Spring Trojans for the second consecutive season. 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
Remembering Veterans
Remembering Veterans
Veterans 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
Vivian Kathleen “Cathy” James Garber
Vivian Kathleen “Cathy” James Garber
11/20/2024 11:00 PM
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the proposed measures cover a range of topics ranging from border security to abortion access, education and other issues. 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Valid points; votes opposite 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
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