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Legislative Forum Thursday
Legislative Forum Thursday
5:30 p.m. – Freestone County Retired Teachers Association will be hosting its annual Legislative Forum on Thursday, Oct. 3. It will be held in the Fairfield High School cafeteria with chili being served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the forum at 6 p.m. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
Sands of time
Sands of time
There is an old protest song from the 1960s by Buffalo Springfield with the phrase “there’s something happening here, but it is not exactly clear” that is appropriate to the times we find ourselves in today. What is happening today can be classified as modernization and the waves from it are reverberating around the world and in every area of the planet there is a different reaction. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
Fairfield MBC presents its annual Family & Friends Day
Fairfield MBC presents its annual Family & Friends Day
Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church will host its annual Family & Friends Day celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
Ed Marcotte presents a check for $1,876 to Wreaths Across America Chair Beth Harrison that represents a donation from Limestone and Freestone Counties Masons for the organization’s work. Harrison holds a U.S. Army jacket worn by Marcotte’s uncle.
DAR’s Hardin Chapter meets on Patriot Day
Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met on Patriot’s Day, Sept. 11, at Gibbs Memorial Library in Mexia. Regent Patti Gauntt called the regular meeting to order, followed by the invocation from Chaplain Nancy McSwane. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
Happy retirement!
Happy retirement!
The Freestone County Sheriff’s Office recently held a retirement cer-emony for Karren Townsend, who provided 18 years of service as a dispatcher and a records clerk. Townsend was a dedicated employee who started her career as a dispatcher and then became very in-strumental in the Sheriff’s Office success in records-keeping and the sharing of public information to requesting agencies, media and the general public. “Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement Mrs. Townsend. I hope you can look back with admiration on a successful career with the FCSO, and I hope you are looking forward with excitement and anticipation on what is to come,” Sheriff Jeremy Shipley posted on Facebook. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
Rethinking church; let Christ refine us with fire of Holy Spirit
Rethinking church; let Christ refine us with fire of Holy Spirit
This is the first of three articles in which I hope to acknowledge and challenge three main chains hindering the Christian church today. I will not talk about churches that turn from the Gospel of Christ or preach only the gospel of prosperity, for it is already widely known that these acts will stray the church from its heavenly purpose. No, the three focal points I wish to make may surprise you, they may challenge you (I know they challenged me), and they might even offend you. I ask that you hear me out, read carefully, and above all, search your soul in the presence of Christ to see if any of this rings true. Are you ready? The first is attendance. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Sept. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
The Varsity girls take second and JV girls grab first in the Golden Eagle Run. Pictured are Anna Allen, Trinity Glass, Jhanvi Patel, Ambrlyn Wright, Lynette Portillo, Addison Shipley, Isabella Campise, Madyn Mitchael, Kaylee Williams, Zada Pjetrovic, and Madison Russell.
Eagles, Lady Eagles fare well at own meet
The Fairfield Eagles won the Golden Eagle Run and the Lady Eagles grabbed second on Saturday, Sept. 28. 10/04/2024 02:18 PM
Teague middle blocker Bethanah Owens (2) attempts a volley at the net in Tuesday’s road match against Mexia.
Lady Lions down Mexia, Groesbeck; are 3-1 in district
The Teague Lady Lions defeated Mexia and Groesbeck this past week in district play. The Lady Lions move to 16-12 overall and 3-1 in district play. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Lions hold off Bullard, 30-28
Lions hold off Bullard, 30-28
The Teague Lions (4-1) held off a rally from the Class 4A, Division-2 Bullard Panthers Friday night to secure their fourth win, 30-28. This completes Teague’s non-district schedule. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Texans’ right to free speech is under attack…again
Texans’ right to free speech is under attack…again
Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must fight to protect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Citizens Participation Act. Both measures were carefully written with protection of the individual – the “little guy” – in mind. They’re designed to give a David a fighting chance if he finds himself in a legal duel with a Goliath. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger
Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger
Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the two-term representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
During a specially called meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, Freestone County Precinct 2 Commissioner Will McSwane gives his fellow commissioners the reasons he believes the county needs to replace a bridge on County Road 640, which was previously damaged by a storm . At left can be seen Freesto...
Commissioners OK new bridge on CR 640
Freestone County commissioners held a special meeting Monday, Sept. 23, the main purpose of which was to agree to use a discretionary exemption to build a new bridge on County Road 640, which is in Precinct 2. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
A new flAg pole
A new flag pole
A new flag pole 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Teague park to be site for Wreaths Across America
Teague park to be site for Wreaths Across America
Veteran’s Remembrance Park in Teague will join in the Wreaths Across America mission to “Remember, Honor, Teach,” as an official location for 2024. to This is the first year that the Remembrance Park will participate in this national program. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
THS Homecoming set for Oct. 18-19
THS Homecoming set for Oct. 18-19
Teague’s Homecoming is approaching quickly and a big weekend is planned for Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19. 10/02/2024 11:00 PM
Garrett Dawson is all smiles after winning the boat raffled off at the 2024 Freestone County Game Management Association Banquet on Saturday night. Pictured are Hayden Hill, Garrett Dawson, and Cole Turner. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Game Management Assoc. holds banquet
Hundreds of community members gathered on Saturday evening, Sept. 21, for the annual Freestone County Game Management Association Banquet at the Twisted Vines Event Center. 09/26/2024 11:41 AM
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