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Freestone County Attorney Brian Evans discusses the proposed new wording of the county’s drug testing policy at Commissioners Court’s May 20 meeting. Photo by Roxanne Thompson/Fairfield Recorder
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. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
The Fairfield High School Class of 2024 toss their graduation caps into the air at the conclusion of commencement exercises on Friday night, May 24. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
FHS Class of 2024 graduates
A total of 107 students walked the stage on Friday night, May 24, during the Fairfield High School Commencement Exercises at the Johnson Activity Center. The ceremony was moved indoors due to the weather. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
The Fairfield High School Senior Awards Assembly was held on Wednesday morning, May 15. Receiving Citizenship Awards were Evans Chavers - Hayward Eatmon Citizenship Award, Taylor Stone - Dennis Gilbreath Memorial Citizenship Award, Lily Beaver - Ben Capps Jr. Citizenship Award, Avery Thale...
Fairfield High seniors receive citizenship awards
Evan Chavers, Taylor Stone, River Bonds, Lily Beaver, Avery Thaler, and Emma Smith received the Fairfield High School Citizenship Awards for the Fairfield High School Class of 2024 during the senior awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 15. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Pranger named City Secretary/Office Manager
Pranger named City Secretary/Office Manager
After nearly two hours in executive session covering five different matters, Gay Pranger was named the City of Teague City Secretary/Office Manager on Monday night, May 20, at the monthly City of Teague Board of Aldermen meeting. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
Joanne Wren
Joanne Wren
Funeral services for Joanne Wren were held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Teague. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
Suspect charged in connection with Ramos murder
Suspect charged in connection with Ramos murder
A Fairfield man has been charged in connection with the murder of Denise Lissette Ramos, 22. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
FM 80 in Teague closed due to needed railroad repairs
FM 80 in Teague closed due to needed railroad repairs
FM 80 at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) Crossing (DOT# 597189L) is currently closed for the railroad to complete needed repairs of a railroad culvert. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
The Lord has a plan for us
The Lord has a plan for us
The school year is officially over. The past several weeks, I have attended multiple banquets and the students in Freestone County have earned some amazing honors this year. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
House Dems call for special session for education
House Dems call for special session for education
Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project – school vouchers. The Austin American- Statesman reported the Democrats sent a letter, written by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, calling for a 30-day special session focused on both increasing per-student funding and investing more in school safety. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
Sports
Sports
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Wildlife close to home
Wildlife close to home
For the past quarter- century we have lived on a few acres in an area comprised of 5-10 acre tracts. The perimeter of two sides of the property has a wooded strip about 40 yards wide adjacent neighbor’s property that is also wooded that connects to much larger tracts and ultimately thousands of acres of ranchland. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
The Greatest Gift for a Generation
The Greatest Gift for a Generation
GIVING THEM CHRIST This week will see the celebratory moment of graduation across our state and our country. Students from all across our region will be receiving their High School diplomas, tossing their hats in the air, and then pondering, pining, or preparing for their next stage in life. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
House Dems call for special session for education
House Dems call for special session for education
Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers. The Austin American- Statesman reported the Democrats sent a letter, written by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, calling for a 30-day special session focused on both increasing per-student funding and investing more in school safety. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
My Father’s Bible
My Father’s Bible
As a retired but active Baptist minister, I have several Bibles in my possession. That’s not just because I like to have a lot of Bibles, but because each Bible is in a different translation. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Winkler Masonic Lodge to Host BBQ Event Saturday
Winkler Masonic Lodge to Host BBQ Event Saturday
Ain’t nothin’ says TEXAS like good BBQ! That’s the cornerstone of the Winkler Masonic Lodge’s annual fundraiser, scheduled this year for Saturday, May 25. The fundraiser makes possible the presentation of four $1,000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors at Fairfield High School. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
The Lord has a plan for us
The Lord has a plan for us
MITCH’S CORNER The school year is officially over. The past several weeks, I have attended multiple banquets and the students in Freestone County have earned some amazing honors this year. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Eight Crazy Nights
Eight Crazy Nights
Disclaimer: The title of this column has nothing to do with Adam Sandler’s animated movie by the same name. In fact, this piece has very little to do with the aforementioned actor/director. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
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