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Abbott unveils new border strategy
Abbott unveils new border strategy
Gov. Greg Abbott said last Thursday the state is initiating a billboard campaign across Central America and border cities in northern Mexico to discourage migrants from attempting to enter Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 12/26/2024 11:29 AM
Eagles defeat Groesbeck 101-52 in district opener
Eagles defeat Groesbeck 101-52 in district opener
The Fairfield Eagles defeated the Groesbeck Goats 101-52 in their district-opener Tuesday, Dec. 17. 12/26/2024 11:29 AM
In late May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration put its stamp of approval on QuailGuard, a medicated feed for controlling parasites like eyeworms and cecal worms in wild quail populations. The FDA’s approval of QuailGuard comes on the heels of nine years of research and an extensive app...
A freshwater fishing icon passes, FFS bans and a new lake opens to the public
It’s been an eventful year for Texas hook and bullet crowds. Among other things, we saw the opening of the first new major public reservoir in more than three decades, the introduction the first medicated feed to combat parasites in quail and an IGFA rule change that just about guarantees the much-hallowed largemouth bass world record of 22 pounds, 4 ounces will never be broken. 12/26/2024 11:29 AM
FPD Report
FPD Report
FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF’S REPORT DAVID UTSEY CHIEF WEEK OF MONDAY December16, 2024 Monday 10:10 AM-Officer Beaver to meet a complainant over a fraud case. 8:15 PM-Cpl. 12/26/2024 11:29 AM
A story of three gifts - the greatest of all
A story of three gifts - the greatest of all
“I’m praying for a quiet Christmas day,” Petty Officer Torres sighed before the meeting began. Boson Johnson nodded in approval, “It’s not usually bad on Christmas day, it’s Christmas Eve and the 26th that things can get a little crazy.” Torres nodded in approval as the both waited for the meeting to start. 12/26/2024 11:29 AM
Jaci Abram lays-up a basket for the Lady Eagles against Groesbeck. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles defeat Groesbeck 84-21
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated the Groesbeck Lady Goats 84-21 in district play on Tuesday, Dec. 17. 12/26/2024 11:29 AM
Have a blessed new year!
Have a blessed new year!
I pray that you all had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed the time with your family and friends. 12/25/2024 11:00 PM
Abbott unveils new border strategy
Abbott unveils new border strategy
Gov. Greg Abbott said last Thursday the state is initiating a billboard campaign across Central America and border cities in northern Mexico to discourage migrants from attempting to enter Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 12/25/2024 11:00 PM
Aurora Vasquez
Aurora Vasquez
Funeral services for Aurora Vasquez, 92, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. 12/25/2024 11:00 PM
Aldermen update one-way street hours near school
Aldermen update one-way street hours near school
The City of Teague Board of Aldermen updated an ordinance concerning the one-way street at Teague Elementary School during their monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 16. 12/25/2024 11:00 PM
Remembrance, Recognition
Remembrance, Recognition
12/25/2024 11:00 PM
Fairfield High School Band Director Russell Holland directs his jazz band during the Holiday in the Halls event at Fairfield High School last week. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Holiday in the Halls
Holiday in tHe Halls 12/19/2024 08:21 AM
Randall and Connie Whitaker love serving the community during the Christmas season and seeing the smiles on all the children’s faces. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Whitaker delivers as cutting-edge community member
Randall Whitaker has had some interesting occupations that have to do with delivery. The 1962 Fairfield High School graduate served from 1966-1970 in the United States Air Force. 12/19/2024 08:21 AM
County continues to spend down ARPA funds
County continues to spend down ARPA funds
Freestone County commissioners continue to spend down ARPA funds, aiming to deplete them by the deadline of Dec. 31, so the county does not lose any available funding. 12/19/2024 08:21 AM
Nichols appointed mayor
Nichols appointed mayor
Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Nichols, who has served on the city council since 2019, was appointed the Fairfield mayor, effective Jan. 14, 2025, during the Tuesday, Dec. 12/19/2024 08:21 AM
Have a Merry Christmas!
Have a Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a Merry Christmas with your family and friends. This is my favorite time of the year. 12/19/2024 08:21 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
The words of America’s greatest president came to mind when I read the tiresome Letter to the Editor last week: “Better to be thought a fool by being silent than to remove all doubt by speaking [writing].” If I had very little understanding of 14th century Chinese society (I have none.), it would be foolish to presume in writing that what I wrote about it would be taken seriously. The Letter in question is just such an example - too full of vague and erroneous “facts” that make Kamala Harris’s word-salad nonsense seem clear. 12/19/2024 08:21 AM
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