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Hitchcock downs Teague in Area Round
Hitchcock downs Teague in Area Round
Hitchcock downs Teague in Area Round 11/27/2024 11:00 PM
Abbott issues orders targeting China
Abbott issues orders targeting China
Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders last week targeting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party, The Dallas Morning News reported Abbott said the orders were intended to protect Texans of Chinese descent from “harassment and intimidation” by the Chinese Communist Party and government, and to fight threats to state security. 11/27/2024 11:00 PM
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Katy and I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! We pray that you have a wonderful time of fellowship with family and friends. Even though life gets tough at times, we have so much to be thankful for. 11/27/2024 11:00 PM
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
I love reading books about the old West -- Louis L’Amour, Zane Grey, and those guys -- and lately I’ve been thinking about the illegal immigrant problem. Cowboys, in the mid-1800’s, had all the skills to go into tough areas, into the thick brush and hazardous arroyos and the rough mountainous regions and bring out all the longhorns and other cattle unbranded and unclaimed by any ranch, running wild. They called such a roundup of rogue cattle “running a jerk line.” Once a herd was built, it was moved in a “cattle drive” to the desired destination. 11/27/2024 11:00 PM
Hendon House a stop on Tour of Homes
Hendon House a stop on Tour of Homes
The Hendon House, located on the corner of South 9th and Elm Street, will be a stop on this year’s Tour of Hojes. 11/27/2024 11:00 PM
Bonus Bucks
Bonus bucks
TISD awards full-time employees a $2,000 supplement to be paid Dec. 6 11/27/2024 11:00 PM
County commissioners canvass votes
County commissioners canvass votes
Freestone County commissioners studied the election results Monday, Nov. 18, as they canvassed the votes cast in the Nov. 5 General Election. 11/27/2024 11:00 PM
NRG Environmental supervisor Jason Scott is pictured on the left with Fairfield Library staff members Kalyn Ethridge and Gary Wiggins.
Library expands Young Adult offerings
The Fairfield Library has expanded its Young Adult graphic novel/manga section, thanks to Jason Scott and NRG Energy Inc. for proving a $1,500 grant making this possible. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
This group of friends won Best Dressed at the 2024 Flippin’ the Bird 5K on Saturday morning. Pictured, front row, from left, are Paisleiogh Solley, Amelia Solley, Daisy Caro and Alan Caro; back, Gina Martin, Andrea Lyles, Laurie Lyles, Alyssa Solley and Yesenia Caro. Photo by MItchell Pate...
‘Flippin’ the Bird’
’ About 70 participants came out to compete in the KNES Texas 99.1 Flippin’ the Bird 5K run on Saturday morning, Nov. 16, at the Freestone County Fairgrounds. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Jaclynn Schmidt dribbles the ball to the goal as Rhett Rhalstin, Jaci Abram, and Blayke Brackens play defense during practice. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles looking to make another deep playoff run
“This season should be a great one. We have a lot of returners from last season, so we have a lot of potential to give ourselves another chance to make a deep playoff run,” Head Coach Sally Whitaker said. “Our goal is always to give ourselves the opportunity to be as successful as possible.” 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Quarterback Kohl Collins looks down the field for an open receiver on Friday night in the Bi-District Championship against Orangefield. Collins had 346 passing yards. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Eagles knock-off Orangefield 49-42 for Bi-District title
For the first time since 2019, the Fairfield Eagles are advancing to the Area Championship after knocking-off the Orangefield Bobcats 4942 on Friday night, Nov. 15, at Splendora High School in the Bi-District Championship. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Dr. Danny Reeves with the Alamo Letter Society and Freestone County Judge Linda Grant pose for a photo with the “Victory of Death” letter plaque at the Freestone County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 14. Photo by Daryl Allen/Fairfield Recorder
‘Victory or Death’ Alamo letter plaque dedicated
A dedication ceremony for the Lt. Col. Wiliam Barret Travis “Victory or Death” letter plaque, commemorating the sacrifices made at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, was held Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Freestone County Courthouse lawn. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Lady Eagles knock-off Lorena in season opener
Lady Eagles knock-off Lorena in season opener
The Fairfield Lady Eagles traveled to Lorena on Tuesday night, Nov. 12, and brought home a one-point victory, 52-51, over the Lady Leopards in their season opener. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Not a lot of time
Not a lot of time
OBSERVANCES Well, the election is over and one group is dancing in the streets while another group is drowning themselves in despair. This is the first time in my memory that one party has control of the four branches of government: executive, senate, house and supreme court. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
CAPITOL HIGHLIGHTS Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Valid points; votes opposite El Sellers tells us “the OX is in the ditch,” due to “nuts” policies, and he expects Trump to “right our ship of state.” Sadly, his hope is based on erroneous thinking and “high-fog” facts that are simply not true. Point by point, Mr. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Sunday, Nov. 24 4 to 6 p.m. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
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