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Donald Wayne Carpenter
Donald Wayne Carpenter
arpenter 02/05/2025 11:00 PM
Cothran Ag Services wins 12th Annual Teague FFA Varmint Hunt
Cothran Ag Services wins 12th Annual Teague FFA Varmint Hunt
A record breaking 29 teams entered the 12th Annual Teague FFA Varmint Hunt Jan. 31 - Feb. 1. When all was said and done, Cothran Ag Services won the event with 1,165 points. Making up the team were Chance Sullivan, Cameron Cothran, Trevor Cooper, and James Curry. They also killed the heaviest coyote coming in at 41 pounds. 02/05/2025 11:00 PM
James Riley Morgan – Early Freestone County pro athlete
James Riley Morgan – Early Freestone County pro athlete
James Riley Morgan was born Sept. 5, 1940, in the Freestone County community of Rocky Branch (Creek), which is located between Kirvin and Wortham. He was the youngest son of nine children – three sons and six daughters – born to farmers James and Tennie Morgan. He attended a small country school in that community then went on to attend and graduate in 1959 from the segregated F. W. Wheeler High School in Wortham. He was a well-rounded student and gifted athlete who played a variety high school sports but it was basketball where he excelled. 02/05/2025 11:00 PM
Teague falls at home to Mexia 88-55
Teague falls at home to Mexia 88-55
02/04/2025 12:38 AM
Lady Lions outlast Mexia 48-38
Lady Lions outlast Mexia 48-38
02/04/2025 12:30 AM
Hoover Treated Wood Products staff accept an award as Employer of Excellence during the Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas on Thursday, Jan. 16. Contributed photo
Hoover Treated Wood Products named Employer of Excellence
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas honored Hoover Treated Wood Products of Fairfield, as the Employer of Excellence for Freestone County. The company received the award during the annual Awards of Excellence banquet on Jan. 16, at the Baylor Club in Waco. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Tony Brackens Sr. receives the Legacy Award from Mary Small. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
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Citizens honored at annual chamber banquet Citizens and businesses were honored at the annual Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Banquet held on Thursday evening, Jan. 23, at the Twisted Vines Event Center. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
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Search warrant leads to drug bust
Freestone County Sheriff’s Office arrested two on drugs, weapons and other charges during the execution of a search warrant south of Dew on Highway 75 on the evening of Jan. 19. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
(Brodey Davis, 17.08 pounder) Brodey Davis’ 17.06 pounder caught from Lake O.H. Ivie in 2022 is one of two 17 pounders caught from the West Texas lake over the last three years. It ranks No. 7 on Texas Top 50 list, one spot ahead of the 17.03 pounder Jason Conn caught there in 2023. Both a...
TPWD biologist: Time ripe for new state record bass
It never fails. Sometime around the turn of the new year, Texas bass crowds always start pondering thoughts about the next state record largemouth. It’s only natural for chatter to surface about where the special fish might be caught. And when. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Dr. Ronnie. E. Erwin stands in the Freestone County Historical Museum after donating a copy of his book, “Stars Over Texas.” Contribute photo
‘Stars Over Texas’ covers state sheriffs
“Stars Over Texas,” a three-volume hardbound boxed book set of the histories of Texas’ 254 county elected sheriffs was recently gifted to The Freestone County Historical Museum by Dr. Ronnie E. Erwin. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
On cusp of change in history
On cusp of change in history
In reading some of George Friedman’s book, “The Storm Before The Calm,” his view is that an era is coming to a close like every 50 years and we have rejuvenated at the end of prior cycles. In 1932 with the election of Franklin Roosevelt, a cycle of shifting economic resources from capital to labor began. This closed out the previous cycle of The Gilded Age where the rich dominated economic resources that became so egregious it came crashing down with the depression. The last president of this cycle was Jimmy Carter when U. S. industry had finally become non-competitive with the rest of the world. Remember when modern fuel-efficient Japanese vehicles began to flood the market replacing American vehicles that looked like army tanks. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Looking for quality family time? Consider a ‘playcation’!
Looking for quality family time? Consider a ‘playcation’!
Kids often have a big say when it comes to family travel. Thankfully, there are a growing number of getaways geared for kids and kids-at-heart, and more opportunities for the youngest members of the family to be part of the vacation planning process! 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Blayke Brackens shoots a basket for the Lady Eagles against Groesbeck. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles dominate Groesbeck
The Fairfield Lady Eagles traveled to Groesbeck on Wednesday, Jan. 22, and dominated the Lady Goats 66-11. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
$1 billion for vouchers, $5 billion for teachers?
$1 billion for vouchers, $5 billion for teachers?
Legislative budget writers are proposing nearly $5 billion to increase teacher pay and $1 billion to implement a school voucher program in the next biennium, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The voucher program, also referred to as school choice, would provide public money for private schooling, a key priority for Gov. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Concerned about ‘anti-ethical’ values I feel like such a fool. I raised my children to respect law and order. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Persevere and grow closer to Christ during the hard times…
Persevere and grow closer to Christ during the hard times…
Seven years ago on Feb. 2, 2018, Katy and I went out on a triple date at Rancho in Teague with Michael & Melissa Grissett and Jeremy & Adrian Little. We enjoyed dinner together and then Katy and I stayed in the parking lot for a while talking. The rest is history. There have been mountains and valleys over the past seven years, but I am so thankful that God gave me Katy as my wife. We have been through a lot, especially with COVID, but we keep pushing on as we try to draw closer to Christ. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Airen Roberts drives to the basket for the Eagles against Groesbeck. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Eagles defeat Groesbeck
The Fairfield Eagles basketball club traveled to Groesbeck on Wednesday, Jan. 22, and brought home a 75-54 victory to begin the second round of district play. Fairfield moves to 10-12 overall and 5-2 in district play. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
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