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A new flAg pole
A new flag pole
A new flag pole 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
During a specially called meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, Freestone County Precinct 2 Commissioner Will McSwane gives his fellow commissioners the reasons he believes the county needs to replace a bridge on County Road 640, which was previously damaged by a storm . At left can be seen Freesto...
Commissioners OK new bridge on CR 640
Freestone County commissioners held a special meeting Monday, Sept. 23, the main purpose of which was to agree to use a discretionary exemption to build a new bridge on County Road 640, which is in Precinct 2. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger
Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger
Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the two-term representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Texans’ right to free speech is under attack…again
Texans’ right to free speech is under attack…again
Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must fight to protect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Citizens Participation Act. Both measures were carefully written with protection of the individual – the “little guy” – in mind. They’re designed to give a David a fighting chance if he finds himself in a legal duel with a Goliath. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Lions hold off Bullard, 30-28
Lions hold off Bullard, 30-28
The Teague Lions (4-1) held off a rally from the Class 4A, Division-2 Bullard Panthers Friday night to secure their fourth win, 30-28. This completes Teague’s non-district schedule. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Teague middle blocker Bethanah Owens (2) attempts a volley at the net in Tuesday’s road match against Mexia.
Lady Lions down Mexia, Groesbeck; are 3-1 in district
The Teague Lady Lions defeated Mexia and Groesbeck this past week in district play. The Lady Lions move to 16-12 overall and 3-1 in district play. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Fall is here for all to enjoy fishing
Fall is here for all to enjoy fishing
Fall has officially arrived as the calendar says Sunday, Sept. 22, was the first day of fall 2024! I used to say spring was my favorite Season, but as I’ve grown a little older, the cool and crisp fall days have more appeal now and it’s officially MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR! 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Saturday, Sept. 28 9 – 11 a.m. 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
Live the life of the new man, made from inside out
Live the life of the new man, made from inside out
New Things. Normally new things are good things. Take for instance, Christmas and birthdays. Who doesn’t enjoy receiving new presents? As children we want new toys. As teenagers we want new computer games or the newest technology. But as we get older, we appreciate new clothes because we want to look nice and sharp and presentable before others. Maybe we’ve come into a new job, which might mean a new location, new friends, and new challenges. How about new beginnings? And these too, may mean new challenges, hopes, and dreams. In the Orient, it is a custom in some places that when the new year comes around, windows and doors are opened and old things of the past year are thrown out into the streets so that room can be made for new things to replace the old. Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that when a person comes to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior, he becomes a “new creation; old things have passed away, new things have come.” Of course, he is talking about our new life in Christ. In the book of Romans, he says that our “old man, our old way of living has died, and we are given a new way of living instead.” 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
Billy Ray Patterso
Billy Ray Patterso
atterson Billy Ray Patterson was a selfless Christian, dedicated family man and friend to many. He entered his heavenly home on Sept. 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
The varsity Lady Eagles take second place in the Eustace meet. Pictured are Kaylee Williams, Addison Shipley, Madyn Mitchael, Zada Pjetrovic, Isabella Campise, and Madison Russell. Contributed Photo
Lady Eagles take second
The Fairfield High School cross country team traveled to Eustace on Friday, Sept. 20, to compete in its invitational meet. When all was said and done, the varsity girls finished second overall. Addison Shipley captured second; Madyn Mitchael, 13th; Madison Russell, 14th; Bella Campise, 23rd; Kaylee Williams, 29th; and Zada Pjetrovic, 32nd. 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Sept. 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
Be still and know He is God
Be still and know He is God
Katy and I enjoyed going to the Freestone County Game Management Banquet on Saturday night to take pictures. Breakfast with Santa will be held this Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Green Barn in Fairfield from 9 to 11 a.m. September is almost over. Before we know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here. 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
Harris celebrates 100th
Harris celebrates 100th
Five generations of family and long-time friends gathered Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Historic Teague Hotel to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mildred Eleanor Harris (nee Blount). 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
District Ag Extension Administrator Jay Kingston, accompanied by Erin Davis, Freestone County’s Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Agent, gives the Commissioners Court a summary of the Extension programming for the past fiscal year. Photo by Roxanne Thompson/For The Recorder
Making a difference in Freestone County
Information provided by Jay Kingston, [email protected] Erin Davis, Freestone County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources The primary focus of Family and Community Health programs is • Human nutrition; • Active living; • Chronic disease prevention; • Food safety; • Mental health and wellness; and • Community safety. These programs are accomplished in the following areas: I. 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
Sands of time
Sands of time
Saw an older factually based movie the other night called “Geronimo,” based on the wartime years of his life concluding with his surrender and what was left of his Apache tribe being transported out of Arizona to Florida to be prisoners of war for the rest of their lives. 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
Voter registration deadline nears for November election
Voter registration deadline nears for November election
Eligible Texans planning to vote in the November general election have until Oct. 7 to register, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds folks. The registration deadline applies to both early and election day voting. 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
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