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Fairfield alumnus Aaryn Scires graduated from the Air Force Academy last week, and is now a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force. Scires is stationed at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Courtesy Photo
Scires graduates from Air Force
Aaryn Scires, a 2019 Fairfield High School graduate, graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs on Thursday, May 30. Scires is the daughter of proud parents Christopher and Shetonia Scires and the granddaughter of Tony and Sherry Brackens and Stephanie Scires. 06/05/2024 07:21 AM
TISD school board members take oath of office
TISD school board members take oath of office
Three Teague ISD school board members took their oath of office during the Tuesday, May 21, TISD school board meeting. Debra Lawrence and Brian Bowers were not present for the meeting. 05/30/2024 04:00 AM
Technology is the way
Technology is the way
OBSERVANCES 05/30/2024 04:00 AM
Additional disaster assistance approved
Additional disaster assistance approved
Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported. Counties eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance program include Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker. 05/30/2024 04:00 AM
Commish extends disaster declaration
Commish extends disaster declaration
Freestone County Commissioners voted to extend the Declaration of Local State of Disaster initiated by Judge Grant regarding the series of storms that began on April 26 and have continued for several weeks. 05/30/2024 04:00 AM
THS Class of 2024 graduates
THS Class of 2024 graduates
A total of 90 students walked the stage on Friday afternoon during the Teague High School Commencement Exercises at Lion Stadium. The ceremony was scheduled to start at 8 p.m., but moved up to 4 p.m. because of the weather. 05/30/2024 04:00 AM
Early and Later Rains
Early and Later Rains
“Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day, little Johnny wants to play.” Do you remember your grandparents or your parents teaching you that little nursery rhyme when you were growing up? Maybe for you, instead of “little Johnny” it was “little Mary who wants to play.” But you were taught that rhyme on the days it was raining outside and you were bored playing inside and wanted to go outside to play, however your parents wouldn’t let you venture out in the rain, especially if it was stormy. And speaking of rain, it seems like we’ve been getting more than our fair-share here lately in this part of Texas, doesn’t it? And I don’t mean for just a few days or just a few weeks, but we’ve had quite a lot of rain for the past two months! I can’t remember getting this much rain, weekly, like we’ve been getting it. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Emergency Management Coordinator Leonard Smith speaks to County Commissioners at their May 20 meeting about how they plan to distribute the 23 hand-held radios the court voted to purchase. Photo by Roxanne Thompson/Fairfield Recorder
Commissioners approve tree cutting and removal bid
Freestone County Commissioners accepted a bid on tree cutting and removal from four bids received. The commissioners took this step at their May 8 meeting, when they also authorized the county treasurer to request capital credits. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
In “Politics – The Theater of the Absurd,” May 23, letter writer El Sellers opens with “Once upon a time, baseball was the American national pastime. Not now. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
We will fail, but God is our strength
We will fail, but God is our strength
MITCH’S CORNER Summer is officially underway after graduation ceremonies were held this past week. I want to wish all of the graduates the best in all of their future endeavors. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Monday, May 20 6A- Officer Mills working traffic enforcement 12:39P- Officer Mills on a report of Fraud 3P- Officer Mills on a report of a stranded motorist 9:30P- Officer Beaver out on a report of loud music Tuesday, May 21 Midnight- Officer Beaver out on business checks 2:45A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a stranded motorist 3:30A- Officer Beaver out on an agency assist 7:45A- Officer Mills on a report of a stranded motorist 4:15P- SGT Markham on a report of a motor vehicle accident 8:30P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a motor vehicle accident Wednesday, May 22 5:15A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a suspicious person 11:30A- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a out on a request for a welfare check 2:30P- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a motor vehicle crash 5P- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a disturbance 5:55P- Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a disturbance 6:04P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a disturbance 7:50P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of an alarm 8:17P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a tree in the road 10:11P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a criminal trespass Thursday, May 23 3:15P- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a motor vehicle crash 7:22P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a stranded motorist 8:33P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of an obstruction in the roadway Friday, May 24 12:39A- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of an assault 10:50A- Officer Mills out on a report of an alarm 12:30P- Officer Mills out on a report of suspicious activity 2:15P- Officer Mills out on a report of an alarm 3:15P- Officer Mills out on a report of Dogs at large 8:07P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a disturbance 9P- Officer Beaver out on a request for a welfare check 9:30P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a motor vehicle accident 9:45P- Officer Beaver out on an agency assist Saturday, May 25 Midnight- Officer Beaver out on a report of a stranded motorist 5:15A- Officer Beaver out on a report of an assault 9:10A- Officer Mills out on traffic enforcement 1:45P- Officer Mills out on a request for public assistance 3P- Officer Mills out on a report of a welfare concern 7:04P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a stranded motorist 10:35P- Officer Beaver out on a report of suspicious activity Sunday, May 26 1:45A- Officer Beaver out on a report of an intoxicated person 2A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a suspicious person 4:25A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a disturbance 8:45A- Officer Mills out on a report of Dogs at large 9A- Officer Mills out on a report of an alarm 11A- Officer mills and SGT Markham out on a report of a disturbance 11:30A- SGT Markham out on a report of theft Noon- Officer Mills out on a request for a welfare check 3:45P- Officer Mills and SGT Markham out on a report of an alarm 4:05P- Officer Mills and SGT Markham out on a report of a disturbance. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Additional disaster assistance approved
Additional disaster assistance approved
Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported. Counties eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance program include Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
The Fairfield Library is excited to present our Summer Program schedule! In addition to the Texas Snakes and More and the Creature Teacher events, special guests are lined up for each Storytime event. Keep up with posts on Facebook to see who and when. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Cedar Creek Lake guide Jason Barber with a good ‘mess’ of channel catfish he and Luke landed using cane poles and fishing off the bank. Courtesy Photo
Old School Catfishing
A fishing trip last week began as many do, with a telephone conservation. I called my long time friend Jason Barber who guides for about anything that swims on his home waters of Cedar Creek Lake to get an update on the fishing for a radio show. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Graduation 2024
Graduation 2024
Graduation 2024 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Senior Night
Senior Night
Senior Night 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
2 jailed after shooting
2 jailed after shooting
Two women are in the Freestone County Jail after a shooting and a drug bust. One suspect is charged with two counts of attempted murder and manufacture/ delivery of a controlled substance. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
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Medical Guide
Freestone County Reporter