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Freestone County Sheriff’s Office honors Darby and Shelton
Freestone County Sheriff’s Office honors Darby and Shelton
Sgt. Mike Darby was named the Freestone County Sheriff Office Deputy of the Year and Officer Billy Shelton was named Freestone County Sheriff Office Employee of the Year recently at the FCSO end-of-the --year meeting for 2024. 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
THS baseball team gets new turtle cage
THS baseball team gets new turtle cage
THS baseball team gets new turtle cage 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in every classroom
Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in every classroom
The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
GEORGE “ Woody” WOODRUFF, JR.
GEORGE “ Woody” WOODRUFF, JR.
Funeral Services for George “Woody” Woodruff Jr., 77, will be held on Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Teague. Brother Scott Matthews will officiate. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with U.S. Army Honors. 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
OPENING DAY
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FPD arrests Washington for shooting
FPD arrests Washington for shooting
Clyde Washsington Jr., 23, of Fairfield, was arrested on Wednesday, March 19, in connection with a shooting on South Bateman and Ike Street in Fairfield on Tuesday afternoon, March 18. The Fairfield Police Department made the arrest the following day with assistance of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department. 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
City of Fairfield Code Enforcement Officer Opal Oliver is working hard to help maintain the City of Fairfield. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
City working on code enforcements
Code enforcements were the highlight of the Fairfi eld City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 11. All council members were present for the meeting. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
ABOVE: Dylon McGowan waits for the perfect pitch while at bat for the Eagles. Photos by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Eagles start season 8-2
The Fairfield Eagles have begun their baseball season with an overall record of 8-2 and are 2-0 in district play. This year the Eagles are coached by Dalton Tharp. He is assisted by Aaron Allen and TJ McVeay. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
The Fairfield Public Library is displaying the Trinity Star Arts Council marionettes and the vignettes painted by Mike Seal through the month of March. Courtesy photo
MARIONETTES ON DISPLAY
The library will have its annual public meeting from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the library. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Riley Stone won first place, Callie Morgan fifth place, and Bry Willis seventh place at the State Powerlifting meet in Edinburg on Thursday, March 13. Courtesy Photo
Stone brings home state powerlifting title
Fairfield High School sophomore Riley Stone brought home the state powerlifting title for the 105 class from the 3A Division 1 State Championship on Thursday, March 13, in Edinburg. Stone won first place with a squat of 270 pounds, bench press of 185 pounds, and deadlift of 290 pounds for a total of 745 pounds. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth
Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth
Streetman continues to have a great year, financially, having received $8,457 in sales tax back from the state comptroller in March. That’s a 57.6% increase over the same period last year. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
A gobbler coming to a call is constantly looking for the source. A hen decoy can at times mak e a wary gobbler go ahead an commit. Photo by Matt Williams
TPWD says hunters should see plenty of gobblers in the field this season
We’re on the cusp of another spring turkey season in Texas. Depending on where you hunt, the show may have already begun. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
ABOVE: Evelyn Futz is down and ready for the ball to come her way at third base. Photos by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles defeat Buffalo
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated the Buffalo Lady Bison 7-1 on Friday, March 14, to move to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in district play. The Lady Eagles took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Has it been done before?
Has it been done before?
There is something to the claim that history repeats itself. I realize that people running these Iphones think if it hasn’t flashed on their screens in the last 30 seconds, it didn’t happen. In the period during WWI with Europe torn to pieces, American agriculture boomed and farmers were saying they would never have another poor day. In the 1920’s Europe came back into production, farm prices plummeted and a depression flowed through rural America while the cities enjoyed the roaring 20’s. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Let your light shine before others…
Let your light shine before others…
Spring break was a much needed break last week. Katy and I were able to rest some. We also enjoyed playing with our nephew, Boone. There are only about nine weeks of school left. Summer will be here before we know it. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Making Texas housing affordable again
Making Texas housing affordable again
We can all agree: Texas must never turn into California. Californians are struggling due to the high cost of living and excessive taxes — not to mention their radical liberal government and culture. Some of you may even have fled from states like California to find a safe refuge in conservative, free Texas. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war
Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war
Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
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