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4th of July Youth Rodeo
4th of July Youth Rodeo
07/04/2024 04:00 AM
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still
The 94th Annual Teague 4th of July Rodeo is this weekend, July 4-6. 07/04/2024 04:00 AM
Sandbass - The People’s Fish
Sandbass - The People’s Fish
I was well into my 20s when I first began fishing for white bass (sand bass) as they are called in north Texas. Sand bass flourish in lakes with feeder streams and each spring make spawning runs in the creeks or rivers. 07/04/2024 04:00 AM
The Greatest News of All Times
The Greatest News of All Times
Ever since I can remember as a young boy, the local news of the day came on at 5 p.m. every day. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Ray Newsom
Ray Newsom
Funeral services for Ray Newsom were held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Bro. Robert Mc-Dougal will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Birdston Cemetery near Streetman. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
A youngster competes in the barrel racing competition at the Teague 4th of July Youth Rodeo on Saturday night. There were over 300 contestants throughout the youth rodeo. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still
MITCH’S CORNER The 94th Annual Teague 4th of July Rodeo is this weekend, July 4-6. The 1st Annual Youth Rodeo was held on Saturday night.. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Monday, June 24 10A- Officer Warren out on a report of a public nuisance 3P- Officer Warren out on a public assist 4P- Officer Warren on an agency assist 5:30P- Officer Tinsley out on a report of a stranded motorist 7:09P- CPL Ashley, Officer Silas, and Officer Tinsley out on a report of suspicious activity 7:57P- CPL Ashley, Officer Silas, and Officer Tinsley out on an agency assist. Tuesday, June 25 1:58A- CPL Ashley out on a report of a missing person 2:05A- Officer Silas and Officer Tinsley out on a vehicle search. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Classic heel turns
Classic heel turns
CRUNCH TIME Last week, I had flashbacks to July 7, 1996, and April 7-14, 2003. What triggered these flashbacks? Jim Schlossnagle and the University of Texas. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Reinforcements on the Way!
Reinforcements on the Way!
GIVING THEM CHRIST On a hot July 1st, the rolling hillsides and farmland of our country were disrupted by the marching footsteps of an invading army. Citizens peered out of their homes to view the ragged ranks of a foe bent on bringing war to the region’s people, destruction of the U.S. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Freestone County Calf Scramble
Freestone County Calf Scramble
. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Always wanting more
Always wanting more
OBSERVANCES Bugs Bunny used to ask Elmer Fudd “what’s up doc”. The question is, why do things seem so out of control when in our mind, it did not used to be. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Fire safety urged for Fourth of July
Fire safety urged for Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
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Home & Garden
. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
The 2023 Freestone County Muster was hosted by Kay and Jay Stevens at Double Back Ranch, Teague. The guest speaker was Amalie Phillips, who shared her experiences of being an Aggie. Dinner was catered by Big Huck’s BBQ of Fairfield. Courtesy Photo by Kay Stevens
Aggie Muster
. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Cadence Webster, Brianna Latray, Mikah Kesinger, Marissa Eppes, Kenady Morris, Director - Emily Goodson, Makenaa Eppes, Gabi Trevino, Lexi Goodson, and Evangeline Arabie at the 2024 Miss Texas Teen competition this past week. Courtesy Photo
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Olivia Hays presents Alaina Baker with the Kindness from Case belt buckle at the 2024 Freestone County Fair. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Baker receives Kindness from Case Belt Buckle
Alaina Baker received the Kindness from Case belt buckle at the 2024 Freestone County Fair. This is the fifth year that the buckle has been given out. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
The Fairfield Athletic Banquet was held on Thursday evening, May 16, in the Johnson Activity Center. Earning honors were Collin Glass - Most Valuable Athlete, Kohl Collins & Conner Colvert - Most Improved Athlete, Rowdy Hand - Fighting Heart Award, Avery Thaler - Most Valuable Athlete,...
Fairfield Athletic Banquet
. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM