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Oscar Andrew Hillegeist
Oscar Andrew Hillegeist
Funeral services for Oscar Hillegeist, 95, of Dickinson, Texas were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings, Texas with Dr. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Calvary Baptist Church welcomes its new pastor
Calvary Baptist Church welcomes its new pastor
Calvary Baptist Church of Fairfield called Andrew Douglass as their new pastor on Sunday, November 3, effective immediately. He comes to the church from First Baptist, Gresham, where he was pastor the last 5 years. He and his wife Taylor have four children- Theodore, Luke, Kate, and Benjamin. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF’S REPORT DAVID UTSEY CHIEF WEEK OF MONDAY November 11, 2024 Monday 5:25A-Officer Mills on a report of an unwanted person 9:15A- Officer Mills on a report of an unwanted person 11:45A- Officer Mills on a report of an unwanted person 12:25P- Officer Mills on a report of an unwanted person 1:15P- Officer Mills on a report of a theft 6:30P- Officer Tinsley on a report of a lost dog 7:30P- Officer Tinsley on a report of a stranded motorist 9:55P- Officer Tinsley on traffic control 10:50P- Officer Tinsley on a report of an unwanted person Tuesday 9:45A- Officer Mills on a public assist 11:50A- Officer Mills on traffic enforcement 1:15P- Officer Mills on a request for civil standby 3:09P- Officer Mills on traffic enforcement 8:20P- Officer Tinsley on a report of a stolen vehicle 9:07P- Officer Tinsley on a report of an unwanted person 10:30P- Officer Tinsley on an agency assist 4:33P- Officer Tinsley on a report of a motor vehicle accident Wednesday 8:30A- Officer Beaver on an agency assist 11:30A- Officer Beaver on a report of a stranded motorist 1:00P- Officer Beaver, Officer West, and CPL Scarrow on an agency assist 1:08A- Officer Silas on a report of a fire Thursday 10:00A- Officer Beaver on a report of a theft Friday 10:00A- Officer Mills on traffic enforcement 3:35P- Officer Mills on a report of an alarm 4:35P- Officer Mills on a report of a juvenile issue 9:15P- Officer Silas on a report of harassment Saturday 7:30A- Officer Mills on a report of a fire 1:04P- Officer Mills on traffic control 6:00P- Officer Tinsley on a report of an alarm Sunday 8:15A- Officer Mills on a public assist 10:45A- Officer Mills on a request for public assistance 1:20P- Officer Mills on a report of Reckless Driving 2:59P- Officer Mills on traffic enforcement 3:44P- Officer Mills on traffic enforcement 5:44P- Officer Tinsley on a report of a motor vehicle crash 4:05A- Officer Tinsley on a report of an alarm. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances
MITCH’S CORNER Katy and I are so excited to be out next week for Thanksgiving break. It has been so busy here lately. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
ViVian Kathleen “Cathy” JaMes GarBer
ViVian Kathleen “Cathy” JaMes GarBer
Vivian Kathleen “Cathy” James Garber passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 in Houston, TX and was welcomed by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. During the last few months of her life, as those who knew her well would expect, she put up a great fight against her cancer. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Billie Mae Bond
Billie Mae Bond
BillieMaeBond,92,ofFairfield, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. Born in Freestone County, Texas, to Raymond E. Rankin and Zada Elizabeth Browne Rankin on February 15, 1932, Billie grew up in Fairfield and attended Fairfield High School. She was an active student, excelling as a member of the softball and volleyball teams, a cheerleader, and the Fairfield High School Queen of 1949. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Don’t become complacent and miss God’s invitation
Don’t become complacent and miss God’s invitation
DEVOTIONS A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. And at the time for the banquet, he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ But they all alike began to make excuses. 11/21/2024 09:10 PM
Lady Lions earn all-district honors
Lady Lions earn all-district honors
Nine Lady Lions earned All-District volleyball honors for this season. 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Valid points; votes opposite 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches
Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the proposed measures cover a range of topics ranging from border security to abortion access, education and other issues. 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
Vivian Kathleen “Cathy” James Garber
Vivian Kathleen “Cathy” James Garber
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Remembering Veterans
Remembering Veterans
Veterans 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
Lions claim bi-district title
Lions claim bi-district title
The Teague Lions football team scored on their first play of scrimmage Thursday night and never looked back. Teague rolled onto a 36-14 bi-district first round victory over the Cold Spring Trojans for the second consecutive season. 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
Victory or Death’ Alamo letter plaque dedicated
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. 11/20/2024 11:00 PM
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Christmas photo opp!
The Moody-Bradley House is all decorated for Christmas. Come by 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday Nov. 17, with your camera and take a family photo in front of one of our many decorated trees. The house is located at 318 Moody St., Fairfield. 11/15/2024 03:40 PM
Attorney Mike Dixon explains to Freestone County Commissioners at their Nov. 6 meeting why he proposed changing the county’s tax guidelines. Photos by Roxanne Thompson/Fairfield Recorder
County creates two more solar reinvestment zones
Freestone County Commissioners Court held two public hearings last week, establishing tax abatements on two properties in the county and adopting new tax abatement guidelines. The court took that action at a meeting that extended from Wednesday, Nov. 11/15/2024 03:40 PM
Charlotte Mullen, who recently retired as church secretary of Calvary Baptist Church, poses with retired Pastor Terry Skinner. They served 28 years together. Courtesy photo
Mullen retires as Calvary secretary
Long time church-secretary Charlotte Mullen, of Calvary Baptist Church of Fairfield, retired after serving the church 48 years. Mullen began her career in September 1976 under Pastor Donald Pruitt, who began pastoring two years earlier. 11/15/2024 03:40 PM
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