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Kaylee Williams drives to the basket against Westwood on Friday night. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles undefeated in first round of district play
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated Elkhart and Westwood this past week to remain undefeated after the first round of district play. Fairfield moves to 21-5 overall and 6-0 in district play. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Filing for May 3 elections open
Filing for May 3 elections open
Filing for the May 3 local elections in Freestone County cities and school districts starts Jan. 15 and ends Feb. 14 In the City of Fairfield, City Council Place 3, now held by Bobby Nichols; Place 4, now held by Roger Keeton; and Place 5, now held by Angela Oglesbee will be on the ballot. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses rising
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses rising
If it seems like more people around you are wheezing, sneezing and coughing, that’s because acute respiratory illnesses – including yet a relatively new one known as HMPV – are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Texas is one of 10 states in the country with a rating of “very high” in the number of people seeking care from emergency department visits for respiratory illnesses ranging from the common cold to severe infections such as the flu, RSV and COVID-19. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
In honor of Law Enforcement Day on Thursday, Jan. 9, the Fairfield History Club representatives presented Saint Michael Police Officer coins to the Fairfield Police Department for all officers. Pictured, from left, are Doris Sneed, Lisa Baggerly, Officer Jennifer Beaver, Cpl. Jared Scarrow...
Honored with coins
. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Grace Smith of Teague FFA and Ivy Wren of Fairfield 4-H won Grand and Reserve Champion respectively at the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest.
Smith wins ‘Grand,’ at commercial heifer contest
Eleven Freestone County students competed in the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest on Saturday, Jan. 11. When all was said and done Grace Smith of Teague FFA won Grand Champion and Ivy Wren of Fairfield 4-H won Reserve Champion overall. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
New virus known as HMPV a threat 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Court Clerk John Bell of the Municipal Court in Teague has completed all the requirements for Level I of the Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program and was awarded certification on Nov. 26, 2024, by the Texas Court Clerks Association in conjunction with the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, the Texas Municipal Courts Association and Texas State University-San Marcos. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Eleven Freestone County students competed in the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest on Saturday, Jan. 11. When all was said and done Grace Smith of Teague FFA won Grand Champion and Ivy Wren of Fairfield 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Monica Lynn Abbit
Monica Lynn Abbit
01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Be a light for others
Be a light for others
I hope everyone stayed warm and safe during the cold temperatures we had last week. It was cold, especially with the wind. The forecast shows it is going to be even colder this weekend and next week. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding
Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding
The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Lady Lions prevail over Elkhart 40-34
Lady Lions prevail over Elkhart 40-34
The Teague Lady Lions basketball team rebounded from a Jan. 7 road loss at Mexia with a 40-34 home win over Elkhart on Jan. 10. With the victory, Teague improved to 4-2 in the district and maintain third place behind Fairfield and Mexia in the District 20-3A Division 3 standings. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Teague Lions earn 50-40 home win over Elkhart
Teague Lions earn 50-40 home win over Elkhart
The Teague Lions basketball team bounced back from a Jan. 7 road loss at Mexia with a 50-40 home win over Elkhart on Friday, Jan 10. After three straight district losses, it was Teague’s first win of the season in District 203A Division 3 competition. Meanwhile, Elkhart remains winless in district play at 0-4. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
An arctic front hit on Sunday, Jan. 5, and lasted throughout the week. After a short downpour on Sunday morning, temperatures began to drop throughout the day. Wind gusts throughout the day hovered around 20 mph with some gusts closer to 30 mph. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Road closure on FM 80
Road closure on FM 80
FM 80 closed on Monday, Jan. 6, at Sanders Creek and South Fork Sanders Creek to allow for the removal of existing bridges and the construction of new bridges at each location. This closure is anticipated to last through December 2025. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
The Dew Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant that will strengthen its abilities to fight fires, to which the county will contribute an additional amount and the Department will add even more of its own funding. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Legislative session begins on Jan. 14
Legislative session begins on Jan. 14
The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
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