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Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding
Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding
The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Be a light for others
Be a light for others
I hope everyone stayed warm and safe during the cold temperatures we had last week. It was cold, especially with the wind. The forecast shows it is going to be even colder this weekend and next week. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Monica Lynn Abbit
Monica Lynn Abbit
01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Eleven Freestone County students competed in the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest on Saturday, Jan. 11. When all was said and done Grace Smith of Teague FFA won Grand Champion and Ivy Wren of Fairfield 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Court Clerk John Bell of the Municipal Court in Teague has completed all the requirements for Level I of the Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program and was awarded certification on Nov. 26, 2024, by the Texas Court Clerks Association in conjunction with the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, the Texas Municipal Courts Association and Texas State University-San Marcos. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
New virus known as HMPV a threat 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Ladycats top Teague 46-29
Ladycats top Teague 46-29
In a battle for second place in District 20-3A, the Mexia Ladycats basketball team prevailed over the visiting Teague Lady Lions on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Mexia moved to 4-1 in district play by virtue of a 46-29 win. As for Teague, the Lady Lions dropped to third in the district with a mark of 3-2. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
2024 - Sports Year in Review
2024 - Sports Year in Review
January 2024 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Well, we’ve closed out the books on another year with the Baby Boomer herd continuing to thin. We have a new president soon taking over and promising to solve all our problems on Day 1, and I’ve got one he could help me with: how to fold up properly a form fitting bedsheet. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Legislative session begins on Jan. 14
Legislative session begins on Jan. 14
The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
The Dew Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant that will strengthen its abilities to fight fires, to which the county will contribute an additional amount and the Department will add even more of its own funding. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Road closure on FM 80
Road closure on FM 80
FM 80 closed on Monday, Jan. 6, at Sanders Creek and South Fork Sanders Creek to allow for the removal of existing bridges and the construction of new bridges at each location. This closure is anticipated to last through December 2025. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
An arctic front hit on Sunday, Jan. 5, and lasted throughout the week. After a short downpour on Sunday morning, temperatures began to drop throughout the day. Wind gusts throughout the day hovered around 20 mph with some gusts closer to 30 mph. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Tejun gives back to community
Tejun gives back to community
Tejun, The Texas Cajun gives back $20,000 to the community on Friday, Dec. 27. Tejun donated $10,000 to the 10 local volunteer fire departments and $10,000 to the Teague Little League Baseball Association for purchase of a zero-turn lawn mower. Pictured, front row, from left, are Kenneth Haggerty, Tejun; Bryan Teer, Teague VFD; Hollis Daniel, Kirvin VFD; Matthew Marfell, Streetman VFD; Leonard Smith, Wortham VFD; Anthony Roberts, Fairfield VFD; Sunny Newell, Tejun; Monte Ashley, Dew VFD; Van Wagnon, Southern Oaks VFD; and Tracie Walker, Tejun; back row, Erik Smith, Tejun; Dylan Smith, Tejun; Karri Minefee, Tejun; Brandon Smith, Oakwood VFD; Hayden Hardwick, Dew VFD; and Carl Clark, Dew VFD. Not pictured is Chris Isom, Butler VFD. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
2024 - Sports Year in Review: Fairfield Eagles
2024 - Sports Year in Review: Fairfield Eagles
January 2024 Avery Thaler and Blayke Brackens earned All-State honors on the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State Team for volleyball. The Fairfield Lady Eagles basketball team went 4-0 in the Aggieland Invitational to bring home the championship trophy once again. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Jason Brackens laysup a basket for the Eagles against Mexia on Friday night. Photo by Mitchell Pate/ Fairfield Recorder
Eagles fall to Mexia 93-61
The Fairfield Eagles fell to the Mexia Blackcats on Friday night, Jan. 3, 93-61 in district play. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
The Dew Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant that will strengthen its abilities to fight fires, to which the county will contribute an additional amount and the Department will add even more of its own funding. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
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