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Fairfield PD Report
Fairfield PD Report
Fairfield Police Department Chief’s Report Chief David Utsey the week of Monday, April 7, 2025 Monday, April 7 3:05 PM-Officer Silas to meet a complainant complaining that someone had hacked his phone and took it over. 4:45 PM-Officer Silas on report of minor wreck. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Connor Colvert pitches for Fairfield against Elkhart on Friday. Colvert had eight strikeouts in the game. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder-Chronicle
Eagles go 2-0 on the week
The Fairfield Eagles defeated Buffalo and Elkhart this past week to move to 17-2 on the season and 9-0 in district play. On Tuesday, April 8, Fairfield traveled to Buffalo and brought home a 12-0 win home over the Bison. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Tony Brackens Sr. receives the Legacy Award from Mary Small. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder-Chronicle
Brackens receives Legacy Award
Tony Brackens Sr., who was Fairfield’s first black mayor, received the 2024 Legacy Award from the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce this year. “It is an honor as well as a humbling experience to receive the Legacy Award. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Gail Farish gives the Lifetime Achievement Award to Jane Morrison. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder-Chronicle
Morrison receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Longtime civic leader Jane Morrison was awarded the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce this year. ΅It was a great honor to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Jacelynn Schmidt takes third place with a jump of 17’0” at Area to advance to Regionals. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder-Chronicle
11 Fairfield athletes advance to Regionals
The Fairfield Lady Eagles grabbed second place overall out of 14 schools at the Area Track Meet held in Fairfield on Wednesday, April 9. Eleven Fairfield High School athletes are advancing to the Regional Track Meet in Huntsville April 18-19. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Haylee Allen pitches for Fairfield against Elkhart on Friday. Allen struck out 17 batters in the game. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder-Chronicle
Lady Eagles defeat Buffalo and then fall to Elkhart
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated Buffalo 6-3 and fell to Elkhart 4-2 in their first district loss this past week to move to 11-3 on the season and 9-1 in district play. On Tuesday, April 8, Fairfield traveled to Buffalo and brought home a 6-3 victory over the Lady Bison. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Groesbeck Pro Rodeo Set for April 25-27 at Limestone County Fairgrounds
Groesbeck Pro Rodeo Set for April 25-27 at Limestone County Fairgrounds
The Groesbeck Pro Rodeo is headed to the Limestone County Fairgrounds this April, offering an exciting weekend of rodeo action, live music, and family- friendly fun. Sponsored by the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce, this event is set to thrill both seasoned rodeo fans and newcomers alike. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Livestock Report
Livestock Report
Tri-County Livestock Market Report Sale every Saturday - 10 a.m. Date of Sale April 12, 2025. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Early voting begins April 22
Early voting begins April 22
Freestone County residents in Fairfield and Wortham will have some decisions to make for the May 3 election. Early voting begins on Tuesday, April 22, and ends on Tuesday, April 29. Election Day is Saturday, May 3. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Easter Eggstravaganza set for Saturday
Easter Eggstravaganza set for Saturday
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 19, at the Freestone County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be crafts, face painting, egg dying, pony carousel, and cotton candy. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance as well. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Teague annual spring clean-up set for April 26
Teague annual spring clean-up set for April 26
The City of Teague Annual Spring Clean-up is set for Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dumpster locations will be at the 8th Avenue Park, Booker T. Washington Park, and the City of Teague Collection Center. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
TOP: The Lady Eagles gather as a team on Saturday, April 12, during their opening day ceremony.
Fairfield softball opening day
Fairfield softball opening day 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Austin Solis, a junior at Fairfield High School, won second place at the District Tennis Meet in Groesbeck to advance to Regionals. The Regional Meet will be held Friday, May 9, in College Station. Courtesy Photo
Solis advances to Regionals in tennis
Solis advances to Regionals in tennis 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
This week in the great outdoors
This week in the great outdoors
You will find this week’s outdoor column a bit differently from what I normally share with you. I will give a bit of advice about protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful rays but I promise not to dwell on the subject long, just enough to cause you to this keeping yourself safe while outdoors. Then, I promise we will jump right into some current outdoor adventures! 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
The 5th Annual Neches River Big Catfish tournament is set for April 25-26. Last year’s event drew more than 140 teams. Courtesy Photo, David Holland
Spring Wrap Up
It’s been an eventful spring thus far in the fishing world. Among other things, multiple Texas waterbody records have been busted, a Top 20 largemouth bass was sniped off a spawning bed, and a veteran Alabama bass pro named Dustin Connell cemented his name in pro fishing’s history books by securing his third REDCREST win in five attempts. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Fairfield Mayor Bobby Nichols gives his report to the council members during the Tuesday, April 8, Fairfield City Council meeting. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder-Chronicle
Fairfield considers adding dog to PD
Fairfield Mayor Bobby Nichols reported that the city might get a patrol dog for the Fairfield Police Department at the City Council meeting Tuesday, April 8. Nichols said he believes it would assist the schools greatly. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Three-yearold Miley Glick enjoys the annual Kindness from Case Shoot on Saturday. She is the daughter of Jacob and Haley Glick. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder- Chronicle
Kindness from Case Shoot - a huge success
The annual Kindness from Case Sporting Clays Shoot held on Saturday, April 12, at the Case Robinson Memorial Range was another huge success this year. A total of 30 teams along with some individuals, totaling over 130 participants, competed in the shoot. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
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