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Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot
Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot
The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported. 02/19/2025 11:00 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Perhaps a Republican can explain to me WHY Trump keeps running against law and order. Judges coast to coast are halting Trump’s actions because they VIOLATE THE LAW. But WHY is it that the Republicans don’t do what it takes to make Trump’s actions LEGAL? After all, they hold majority in BOTH houses of Congress; they can pass whatever legislation they want to. 02/19/2025 11:00 PM
Powerlifters headed to regional meets
Powerlifters headed to regional meets
Teague Lady LionAlondra Aguilera has qualified for the Region 3 Powerlifting Meet, which will take place March 1 at Commerce High School. 02/19/2025 11:00 PM
Signs of sports injury in young athletes
Signs of sports injury in young athletes
Youth sports attract scores of participants each year. The National Council of Youth Sports estimates that around 60 million children are registered to play youth sports in the United States. Solutions Research Group Consultants estimates that more than four million Canadian youths participate in one or more organized sports and activities. 02/19/2025 11:00 PM
Register for Trash Bash
Register for Trash Bash
The Tarrant Regional Water District will host the 2025 Richland- Chambers Trash Bash, an annual cleanup event dedicated to removing litter around the lake, from 8 to 10 a.m.April 5. Volunteers will be equipped with gloves and trash bags, and will be treated to an after-party from 10 a.m. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
Love of God greater than judgement of sin
Love of God greater than judgement of sin
When is the last time you read the small prophetic book of Micah? That question is kind of like the old “Wolf Brand Chili” commercial, huh? Do you remember how it went? “Neighbor, when was the last time you had a good bowl of chili?” And without waiting for an answer, the immediate response was, “Well, that’s too long!” The book is only seven chapters long, and without knowing the history behind his writings, it might be kind of hard to understand. But there are some notable passages in the book. One such verse comes at the start of the fourth chapter when Micah addresses events that will happen in the last days of time. It speaks of God establishing his holy temple on top of a certain mountain, and all the people of the world will be drawn to it. The one thing in particular that the nations will do in the last days is spoken about in verse three; “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nations shall not lift up swords against nations, neither shall they learn war any more.” Won’t that be a day to look forward to? No more wars, no more selfish greed, just peace between the peoples of the world. It will be a day of praise, will it not? 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
Jerry Draper of Fairfield High School receives his Good Citizen award from Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, from Regent Patti Gauntt and Honorary Regent Nancy McSwane. Contributed Photo
Jonathan Hardin Chapter recognizes DAR Good Citizens in Bi-Stone area
Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Gibbs Library in Mexia for our regular meeting. We were honored to recognize Good Citizens from the senior class of six of the high schools in Limestone and Freestone counties that chose to participate. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
Following is the Fairfield Police Department call report for the week of Feb. 3-9, as compiled by Chief David Utsey Monday, Feb. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
Quilt Guild offers scholarship
Quilt Guild offers scholarship
The Freestone Quilt Guild is pleased to offer a $500scholarship to a 2025 graduating senior from a Freestone County high school, private school, or home school who resides in Freestone County. Qualifications are as follows: 1.You must be a 2025 graduating senior from a Freestone County High School , private school, or home school who resides in Freestone County. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
Acrimonious election
Acrimonious election
Reading a recently published biography of the sixth president lost in the mist of time, John Quincy Adams, son of the second president. The only such combination other the George Bushes. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
‘Marionette Exhibition opens Monday
‘Marionette Exhibition opens Monday
Trinity Star Arts Council presents “Marionette Exhibition” to open Monday, Feb. 17, at TSAC Gallery in Fairfield. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
The old has gone; the new is here…
The old has gone; the new is here…
There has been so much sickness the past several weeks. I got sick last Monday and had to miss a couple days of school due to fever and Strep. I hope everyone is doing better and that the majority of the sickness is behind us. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
Voucher bill passes Senate, arrives in House
Voucher bill passes Senate, arrives in House
A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American-Statesman reported. House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said he believes there are enough votes in that chamber to pass the legislation, which was defeated a half-dozen times in 2023 by a coalition of Democratic and rural Republican members. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
Prehistoric humans
Prehistoric humans
We don’t give prehistoric people enough credit. These remarkable folks learned to walk upright, discovered fire, and invented the wheel. Sadly, they made that wheel out of wood, accidentally set it on fire…then had to start over again. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Rally for public schools Calling all supporters of public schools. It is time to stand up and be heard and seen. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
Annual white bass run kicking into gear
Annual white bass run kicking into gear
Ready or not, it’s just about curtain time on select rivers, creeks and tributaries that connect to major reservoirs all across Texas. Depending on who you talk to, the opening act of one of Mother Nature’s greatest shows could already be underway on a waterway near you. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeat the Franklin Lady Lions 73-40 on Monday night, Feb. 10, in the Bi-District Championship at Leon High School. Pictured are (front) Samone Garrett, Delaney McGowan, Kaylee Williams, Jimilyah Nash, KeKe Alexander, Aaliyah Nash, (back) Addison Posey, Kole Brack...
Lady Eagles knock off Franklin 73-40 bi-district
The Fairfield Lady Eagles knocked-off the Franklin Lady Lions 73-40 in the Bi-District Championship on Monday night, Feb. 10, at Leon High School. 02/13/2025 08:49 PM
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