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Mayor, aldermen sworn-in at council meeting
Mayor, aldermen sworn-in at council meeting
The City of Teague Board of Aldermen met in a special called meeting on Thursday, May 9, to declare the results of the canvass for the election returns of the general election of May 4,. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
TISD Students of the Year recognized
TISD Students of the Year recognized
Four Teague ISD students were honored at the Teague ISD Students of the Year for 2023-2024 on Thursday evening, May 9, in a small banquet hosted by the Teague Chamber of Commerce at the Teague Hotel. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Commish to go out for bids
Commish to go out for bids
Freestone County Commissioners saw bids opened for tree cutting and removal, and agreed to go out for bids on a new mini-excavator and also for computer software. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Sheriff’s Office arrests pair for child abuse, drug charges
Sheriff’s Office arrests pair for child abuse, drug charges
Two suspects are behind bars after an investigation revealed that two children were exposed to narcotics at their residence. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
FCSO makes narcotics arrests
FCSO makes narcotics arrests
During the last two weeks, the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office has been taking narcotics offenders off the streets. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Shelba Black
Shelba Black
Shelba Jean Black was genuine in everything she did. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Technology is the way
Technology is the way
OBSERVANCES 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Consider it pure joy
Consider it pure joy
MITCH’S CORNER 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
The Latin term describes a state of mental incompetence and is usually a plea in courts for leniency from the court when sentence is to be delivered. Today that court is the American public primarily and secondarily the foreign publics as well. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Of hogs and catfish
Of hogs and catfish
As one of my radio hero’s Garrison Keelor used to say, “It’s been a quiet week here in Lake Wobegon.” 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Thaler MVP, Brackens D-MVP, Barger Coach of the Year
Thaler MVP, Brackens D-MVP, Barger Coach of the Year
All 13 Lady Eagles received All-District honors this season. Fairfield won the district for the seventh consecutive year and made it to the Regional Final for the sixth consecutive year. 05/15/2024 10:51 AM
A Mother’s Love
A Mother’s Love
Years ago there was a very loving family that lived in a two-story house. The main public rooms were located on the bottom floor, the living room, the kitchen, the dining room and den, but the more private family rooms were located on the second floor, which housed mainly the bedrooms. There was the master bedroom, and two other rooms for their children, and one that was dedicated to the baby daughter’s room. This precious daughter was born to that family while they were living there, and as she grew older, her parents remodeled her baby-room into her very own bedroom. 05/15/2024 10:51 AM
Sylvia Wilson
Sylvia Wilson
Sylvia Mary Wilson joined the Kingdom of Heaven on May 10, 2024. She was born June 12, 1938 to Louie (King) and William Frederick Wyatt in London, England. 05/15/2024 10:51 AM
Shelba Black
Shelba Black
Shelba Jean Black was genuine in everything she did. She loved her family and friends completely; and she loved and served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ faithfully. 05/15/2024 10:51 AM
Of hogs and catfish
Of hogs and catfish
As one of my radio hero’s Garrison Keelor used to say, “It’s been a quiet week here in Lake Wobegon.” Change the word “Wobegon” to “Kaufman County” and my exact sentiments will be mirrored. But I have managed to venture afield close to home in pursuit of wild hogs between floods. 05/15/2024 10:51 AM
Joy of suffering
Joy of suffering
GIVING THEM CHRIST The word suffer, or suffering, is not a pleasant one to our ears. We live in a world and society where the idea of suffering is something that should be avoided or mitigated. 05/15/2024 10:51 AM
Flood victims urged caution upon returning home
Flood victims urged caution upon returning home
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations: · Never use gasoline- powered generators or charcoal grills indoors. Keep them outside, at least 20 feet from homes to avoid possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Direct generator engine exhaust away from windows and doors · Never mix bleach with products that contain ammonia. Toxic fumes could be created. 05/15/2024 10:51 AM