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Faith Fellowship sets Game Night, Prayer Breakfast
Faith Fellowship sets Game Night, Prayer Breakfast
Two events are scheduled this week at Faith Fellowship in Fairfield, and the congregation would like to invite everyone to attend. Game Night will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
The Jaded Spade held a ribbon cutting to join the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 11, at noon. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
The Jaded Spade opens with large inventory
For the past four years, Jamie Knight has owned a mobile business. For the past 18 months, that business has been known as The Jaded Spade. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Bunch of cupcakes
Bunch of cupcakes
Justin “Don’t Need A Stage Name” Chambers; Caitlin “Foodini” Sereda; Nicole Hughes, Dessert by Mommacakes owner; Andrew “Notorious Cupcake Epicurean; and David “Cupcake Chico” Brackens compete in the annual Dessert by Mommacakes Cupcake Eating Contest during the Fuzzy Peach Festival. Sereda came out as the champion by a longshot. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
First dates
First dates
A young neighbor just asked me if I remembered dating. I have been married for years, but I recall the excitement of first dates. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Be a light for others
Be a light for others
I went back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Students will start back next Wednesday, Aug. 14. I’m so excited to get to know all of my students this year. Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday night, Aug. 12. I always enjoy meeting all of my students each year. I like to start building a relationship with them from Day 1 and see how much they grow throughout the year. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvie facilities
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvie facilities
A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported. At a news conference last week, Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general in the Justice Department’s civil rights division, said children held in those facilities are not receiving the treatment and rehabilitation they are supposed to get. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Keeping them happy
Keeping them happy
I read a book one time that was based on the theory that every leader has a constituency that must be satisfied in order to remain in power. You could almost compare this to feeding young calves out in the pasture with entrance bars that prevent the rest of the herd from eating while the favored calves can have access. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Commissioners aim at keeping same tax rate
Commissioners aim at keeping same tax rate
Freestone County Commissioners are aiming to keep the county tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, the same as the current year. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
At long list: Many lakes have produced whopper-sized cats
At long list: Many lakes have produced whopper-sized cats
ways to fool a fat cat. Some anglers like to go after them the conventional way using a stout rod, big line and heavy duty hook tipped with a slab of diced shad or a live perch. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
Pointing to Playoffs
Pointing to playoffs
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Connor Petty, a senior at Fairfield High School, takes his senior cap and gown pictures at Fairfield High School on Thursday, Aug. 1. Connor has attended FISD since first grade. He is the son of Tommy and Rachel Petty.
‘Building Thinking Classrooms’
Fairfield ISD students will be heading back to school on Wednesday, Aug.14. “The new school year always brings me a high level of enthusiasm. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
The Trinity Star Arts Council held a ribbon-cutting, joining the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce in their new building, as well as a hearing a special presentation from Congressman Jake Ellzey’s office on Tuesday, July 9. Pictured are Shelly Bukhart, Janie Richards, Dianne Murden, Jane Phill...
Trinity Star Arts Council pulls back curtain on new building
After almost 15 years of creating unique cultural offerings in Freestone County and by the generosity of the Graham Williford Foundation for American Art, Trinity Star Arts Council Inc. has a new home. 08/08/2024 08:07 AM
School begins Aug. 14 for Teague students
School begins Aug. 14 for Teague students
Teague ISD students will be heading back to school Wednesday, Aug. 14. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM
First practice
First practice
(Fairfield Recorder • Teague Chronicle • The Mexia News • Groesbeck Journal) 08/07/2024 11:00 PM
Mildred Harris: At 100 ‘it feels good to be alive’
Mildred Harris: At 100 ‘it feels good to be alive’
Centenarian Mildred Leona Harris says she regrets nothing and was happy to be alive to celebrate her birthday Thursday, Aug. 1. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM
Court aims at keeping tax rate the same
Court aims at keeping tax rate the same
Annual pay raise of $2,400 proposed 08/07/2024 11:00 PM
Steven Lewis Pendergrass
Steven Lewis Pendergrass
Funeral services for Steven Lewis Pendergrass, 66, were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Brother Walter Pickens officiated. Interment was at Dew Cemetery. 08/07/2024 11:00 PM
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