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Madison Newhouse is all smiles as she is crowned the 2024 Miss Freestone County. More Pageant photos on Page 8. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Newhouse crowned Miss Freestone County
Madison Newhouse was crowned Miss Freestone County on Tuesday evening, June 11, at the Miss Freestone County Pageant at the Fairfield High School Auditorium. She won a $750 scholarship and was also named Miss Congeniality. 06/19/2024 03:01 PM
Dew ISD names Reynolds lone Supt. finalist
Dew ISD names Reynolds lone Supt. finalist
Dew ISD’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Thursday, June 6, at a called board meeting to name Mr. Kent Reynolds as Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent. Per state law, there will be a 21-day waiting period before Reynolds can officially be hired as superintendent. 06/13/2024 04:00 AM
Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid
Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid
Residents in a total of 35 Texas counties now qualify for individual disaster assistance following a series of severe storms and flooding that began in late April, The Dallas Morning News reported. 06/13/2024 04:00 AM
The Lord will give us strength always
The Lord will give us strength always
Katy and I got away for a couple of days this past week. We needed it for sure. We just rested and enjoyed a few good meals. It was good to not do any work for several days. 06/13/2024 04:00 AM
Jones competes in ag mech competition
Jones competes in ag mech competition
Lucky Jones, who will be a sophomore at Teague High School this fall, competed in the Freestone County Fair Ag Mechanics competition on Monday, June 10, with a lamb and goat stand that he made. 06/13/2024 04:00 AM
Youngsters crowned at Pageant
Youngsters crowned at Pageant
Nine girls were crowned as 2024 Freestone County Royalty on Saturday, June 8, in the Miss Freestone County Children’s Pageant. A total of 60 girls competed in the children’s pageant. 06/13/2024 04:00 AM
A Savior Was Born
A Savior Was Born
He was born in an obscure village many years ago. There was no fanfare, no celebration by friends and family, just a quiet birth. In fact, there wasn’t even a hospital in which he could be borned. And what was worse yet, there was no room, no hotel, nor even an overnight inn to receive his presence, just an old barn, and less than that. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Fairfield Library 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. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
Children’s Pageant
Children’s Pageant
. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
Billy Ray Butler
Billy Ray Butler
Billy Ray Butler, 87, of Streetman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Fairfield. He was born Jan. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
Small world in a small town
Small world in a small town
. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
For those of us who utilize our Veteran’s benefits for health care via the VA Community Care Program, this may not be breaking news. For others who have commercial insurance, Medicare, or private pay, the program is good and comprehensive; the Community Care allows our local health care providers under the VA umbrella. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Monday, June 3 3:15 PM-Officer Mills on report of tire laying in the roadway. 10:08 PM-Officer Beaver assisted deputy on traffic stop. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
Stand firm in faith
Stand firm in faith
Katy and I got away for a couple of days this past week. We needed it for sure. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
A decade of fun times
A decade of fun times
It’s been a decade since I entered the world of fatherhood. On June 12, 2014, Toby Alexander Marsalis entered the world. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid
Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid
Residents in a total of 35 Texas counties now qualify for individual disaster assistance following a series of severe storms and flooding that began in late April, The Dallas Morning News reported. “I thank our federal partners and emergency response personnel across our great state who are working tirelessly to protect and support their fellow Texans,” Gov. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
Dew ISD names Reynolds lone Supt. finalist
Dew ISD names Reynolds lone Supt. finalist
Dew ISD’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Thursday, June 6, at a called board meeting to name Mr. Kent Reynolds as Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent. Per state law, there will be a 21-day waiting period before Reynolds can officially be hired as superintendent. 06/12/2024 08:26 AM
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