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Freestone County to buy 4 new firetrucks
Freestone County to buy 4 new firetrucks
Freestone County Commissioners Court approved a plan to purchase four new firetrucks in coming budget years at its Feb. 19 meeting. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
TPWD Prairies and Lakes Region Fishing Report
TPWD Prairies and Lakes Region Fishing Report
Limestone GOOD. Water normal stain; 57 degrees; 1.53 feet below pool. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
With spring comes better fishing
With spring comes better fishing
What a beautiful week of springtime type weather we enjoyed the last week in February. It sure appears that the winter may be over and the warmer spring weather is going to have an early arrival in 2025. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
TPWD constituents asked to comment on possible reg chages
TPWD constituents asked to comment on possible reg changes
Hunters, anglers and other Texas Parks and Wildlife Department constituents have until 5 p.m. on March 26 to register online comments regarding proposed regulation changes that will be under consideration when the TPW Commission meets for its annual workshop and regulatory hearing on March 26-27 in Austin. Comments can also be made in person during the March 27 meeting that gets underway a 9 a.m. at the department headquarters. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Why I carry a business card
Why I carry a business card
When I’m at an event with people I’ve never seen before, I depend on my business card for salvation. Even if you don’t have a job, a card lets you to display credentials to get one. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Live boldly, be the good news of Jesus Christ
Live boldly, be the good news of Jesus Christ
As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:20. This is a statement by the Apostle Peter declared before the Jewish religious leaders following the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The once denying and fearing Peter boldly announces the incapacity for the followers of Christ to hold in their declaration of faith! 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Feeling safe with Ike’s bald head
Feeling safe with Ike’s bald head
With all the current talk about Russia it might be worthwhile to think about the closing days of WWII. In February of 1945 there was a conference at Yalta in Crimea between Josef Stalin, Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill to discuss the post war reconstruction of Germany and Europe. At the time Soviet forces, which were three times the size of the Western Allies, were 40 miles from Berlin and the Western forces were crossing the western boundary of Germany many hundreds of miles from Berlin. Russia demanded the right to drive on to Berlin and occupy Eastern Europe and the Western forces were to stop at the Elbe River. In return, Russia agreed to join the war against Japan whose invasion was expected to create a million casualties. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
‘Opposite day’ Again, I’m in need of some help. I feel like I’m losing my mind. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Voucher bill has backing of House majority
Voucher bill has backing of House majority
A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported that 75 Republican legislators have signed on with the bill’s author, state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, to support the measure. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Tips to introduce new foods to children when dining out
Tips to introduce new foods to children when dining out
Adults understand that each restaurant visit presents an opportunity to try something new. North America is a true melting pot, and people from all over the world brought their customs, cultures and food to the continent. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
I can do all things through Christ…
I can do all things through Christ…
February was an extremely busy month, but a very fun month as we got to follow the Fairfield Lady Eagles throughout the playoffs as they advanced to the state tournament for the fifth time in six years. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Advocates of the year
Advocates of the year
CASA of Freestone and Limestone Counties named its 2024 Volunteer Advocates of the Year. Executive Director Ashley Gomez (center) said Natasha Busby from Limestone County and Lisa Brown from Freestone County showed “extraordinary engagement abilities, thorough documentation, and outstanding testimony, always prioritizing the best interests of the children.” 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Strategic bitcoin reserve bill heads to senate floor
Strategic bitcoin reserve bill heads to senate floor
Senate Bill 21 authored by Sen. Charles Schwertner of Distsrict 5 unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce on Thursday, Feb. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Bill aims to ban sale of puppy-mill pets in Texas
Bill aims to ban sale of puppy-mill pets in Texas
Texas Senate Bill 1652, sponsored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini of Laredo, would ban the sale of dogs and cats from out-of-state puppy mills in Texas. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
100 Years Ago This Month:
100 Years Ago This Month:
The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1925. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
J. BENTON MASON JR.
J. BENTON MASON JR.
J. Benton Mason Jr., age 79, of Fairfield, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2025. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Saturday, March 8 5 p.m. - Musician’s Appreciation at Lone Star Baptist Church, Oakwood. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
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