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Freestone commissioners to interview for interim treasurer
Freestone commissioners to interview for interim treasurer
Freestone County Commissioners held a short meeting on Monday morning, Aug. 12, making two decisions before going into executive session. 08/14/2024 08:57 PM
Meet the teacher
Meet the teacher
Teacher . 08/14/2024 08:57 PM
Fairfield council fills 5 positions
Fairfield council fills 5 positions
Fairfield City Council approved the hiring of five employees during a special- called meeting Thursday, Aug. 8. 08/14/2024 08:57 PM
Wortham residents attending a special City Council meeting Monday, Aug. 12, where the recent, sudden retirement of longtime Chief of Police Kelly Butler was discussed, chat with each other during a closed session of the council. Photo by David Webb/The Mexia News
Concerned crowd packs Wortham meeting
Wortham City Council scrambled to reorganize the city’s police force in the wake of longtime Chief of Police Kelly Butler’s sudden retirement and departure Aug. 7. 08/14/2024 08:57 PM
Jesus provides precious words of assurance
Jesus provides precious words of assurance
Did you hear the story of the two lovers engaged to be married? One night the fiance got down on his knees and made the following commitment. “Honey, I love you. I really do! Why, I’d swim the widest ocean for you, I’d climb the highest mountain, I’d dig the deepest hole, all just for you. And I’ll be over next Friday night, that is, if it isn’t raining.” Would you call that “a fair weather commitment”? Sometimes we make those “fair weather commitments” to one another, don’t we? And sometimes we even make them unto God! 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Sports Calendar
Sports Calendar
Tuesday, Aug. 13 VOLLEYBALL Waxahachie Life @ Fairfield, 7 p.m. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, July 29 9:15 AM-Officer Mills assists EMS on medical emergency. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
The Fairfield Eagle offense runs a play with Coach Max McGeary
The Fairfield Eagle offense runs a play with Coach Max McGeary
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Mexia teen missing several days
Mexia teen missing several days
Mexia High School Junior Desmond “Dez” Connally Jr., 16, went missing Saturday, Aug. 3, about 11 a.m., according to a Mexia Police Department press release. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Faith Fellowship sets Game Night, Prayer Breakfast
Faith Fellowship sets Game Night, Prayer Breakfast
Two events are scheduled this week at Faith Fellowship in Fairfield, and the congregation would like to invite everyone to attend. Game Night will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
The Jaded Spade held a ribbon cutting to join the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 11, at noon. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
The Jaded Spade opens with large inventory
For the past four years, Jamie Knight has owned a mobile business. For the past 18 months, that business has been known as The Jaded Spade. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Bunch of cupcakes
Bunch of cupcakes
Justin “Don’t Need A Stage Name” Chambers; Caitlin “Foodini” Sereda; Nicole Hughes, Dessert by Mommacakes owner; Andrew “Notorious Cupcake Epicurean; and David “Cupcake Chico” Brackens compete in the annual Dessert by Mommacakes Cupcake Eating Contest during the Fuzzy Peach Festival. Sereda came out as the champion by a longshot. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
First dates
First dates
A young neighbor just asked me if I remembered dating. I have been married for years, but I recall the excitement of first dates. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Be a light for others
Be a light for others
I went back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Students will start back next Wednesday, Aug. 14. I’m so excited to get to know all of my students this year. Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday night, Aug. 12. I always enjoy meeting all of my students each year. I like to start building a relationship with them from Day 1 and see how much they grow throughout the year. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvie facilities
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvie facilities
A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported. At a news conference last week, Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general in the Justice Department’s civil rights division, said children held in those facilities are not receiving the treatment and rehabilitation they are supposed to get. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Keeping them happy
Keeping them happy
I read a book one time that was based on the theory that every leader has a constituency that must be satisfied in order to remain in power. You could almost compare this to feeding young calves out in the pasture with entrance bars that prevent the rest of the herd from eating while the favored calves can have access. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Commissioners aim at keeping same tax rate
Commissioners aim at keeping same tax rate
Freestone County Commissioners are aiming to keep the county tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, the same as the current year. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
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