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Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Well, we’ve closed out the books on another year with the Baby Boomer herd continuing to thin. We have a new president soon taking over and promising to solve all our problems on Day 1, and I’ve got one he could help me with: how to fold up properly a form fitting bedsheet. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
2024 - Sports Year in Review
2024 - Sports Year in Review
January 2024 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Ladycats top Teague 46-29
Ladycats top Teague 46-29
In a battle for second place in District 20-3A, the Mexia Ladycats basketball team prevailed over the visiting Teague Lady Lions on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Mexia moved to 4-1 in district play by virtue of a 46-29 win. As for Teague, the Lady Lions dropped to third in the district with a mark of 3-2. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
TPWD is encouraging recreational anglers and fishing guides alike to to submit scale samples of ShareLunkers for genetics testing. The testing provides scientists with valuable data about the genetics of wild populations of large bass around the state. TPWD Screenshot Photo
Looking for Lunkers 2025 TPWD selective breeding/stocking program is underway, anglers are encouraged to submit genetic samples
Texas Parks and Wildlife’s 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program kicked off its 39th season on January 1. Time for all you bass junkies out there to get those game faces on go gunning for the big bite. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Reading devotionally great way to start new year
Reading devotionally great way to start new year
Well, folks, it looks like Old Man Winter has finally moved in among us, especially after teasing us so many times. But then, it’s January, right, the time that winter usually does make itself known in our presence. Brrrrrr! And this week, our temperatures will fall somewhere between the mid 20’s to the high 30’s! Brrrrrr again! I hope you are ready for it because it is most definitely here! 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Fairfield Chamber to host annual awards banquet
Fairfield Chamber to host annual awards banquet
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards banquet on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Twisted Vines Event Center. 01/09/2025 03:22 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. This will undoubtedly create heavier traffic on certain roadways and on roads that had very little traffic at all. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
The Fairfield High School cheerleaders cheer on the Lady Eagles on Friday night against Mexia. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles defeat Mexia 43-31
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated the Mexia Ladycats on Friday, Jan. 3, 43-31. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
New law expands benefits for public-sector employees
New law expands benefits for public-sector employees
President Joe Biden signed a Social Security bill into law that repeals statutes that diminished payouts to teachers, firefighters and other public-sector workers on Sunday, Jan. 5, according to the Texas State Teachers Association’s website and that of other professional organizations. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 11 5 to 7 p.m. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
Fairfield Police Department activity report for the week of Monday, Dec. 30, through Sunday, Jan. 01/09/2025 03:22 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. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Pressing on toward the goal…
Pressing on toward the goal…
Katy and I really enjoyed our Christmas break. We enjoyed a few days at Disney World and then resting some at home. 01/09/2025 03:22 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. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Rodent health
Rodent health
Say, do you have rats at home? I’m talking about critters with fuzzy ears and whiskers who slither around the house after dark, pick up crumbs, and eat from the dog’s bowl. If they live with you, this information can provide them a higher quality life. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
2025 swearing-in at Freestone County offices
2025 swearing-in at Freestone County offices
. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Well, we’ve closed out the books on another year with the Baby Boomer herd continuing to thin. We have a new president soon taking over and promising to solve all our problems on Day 1, and I’ve got one he could help me with: how to fold up properly a form fitting bedsheet. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM