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City of Fairfield Code Enforcement Officer Opal Oliver is working hard to help maintain the City of Fairfield. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
City working on code enforcements
Code enforcements were the highlight of the Fairfi eld City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 11. All council members were present for the meeting. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth
Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth
Streetman continues to have a great year, financially, having received $8,457 in sales tax back from the state comptroller in March. 03/19/2025 11:00 PM
Board of Aldermen approve HOME program and discuss repairing or replacing Engine 92
Board of Aldermen approve HOME program and discuss repairing or replacing Engine 92
The City of Teague Board of Aldermen approved a Home program, discussed repairing or replacing the Teague Volunteer Fire Department’s Engine 92 as well as their deficit budget from last year along with other items at its monthly meeting on Monday night, March 17. All Board of Aldermen members were present for the meeting. 03/19/2025 11:00 PM
TEXAS SNAKES AT TEAGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY
TEXAS SNAKES AT TEAGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY
03/19/2025 11:00 PM
Making Texas housing affordable again
Making Texas housing affordable again
We can all agree: Texas must never turn into California. Californians are struggling due to the high cost of living and excessive taxes – not to mention their radical liberal government and culture. Some of you may even have fled from states like California to find a safe refuge in conservative, free Texas. 03/19/2025 11:00 PM
Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war
Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war
Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers. 03/19/2025 11:00 PM
Shooting on Bateman
Shooting on South Bateman Street Leads to Secure Status at Fairfield ISD 
A shooting on South Bateman Street in Fairfield earlier today, March 18, has prompted local authorities to initiate a significant law enforcement response. Life-flight was called to the scene to transport victims to medical facilities, but the exact number of those injured or their condition has not been disclosed. 03/18/2025 07:50 PM
Christ can help you see through the dust of life
Christ can help you see through the dust of life
General George Thomas was in big trouble. Through the roar of cannon smoke and musket fire, this commanding officer saw a desperate situation. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Fairfield PD Report
Fairfield PD Report
Following is the Fairfield Police Department call report for the week of March 3-9, as compiled by Chief David Utsey Monday, March 3 8:30 AM-Officer Mills on report of business alarm going off. 11:50 AM- Officer Mills on report of burglary of business. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
NANCY JO SMOTHERMON
NANCY JO SMOTHERMON
Nancy Jo Smothermon went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2025 at the age of 61. Nancy was born to Otis and Beverly Long on Sept. 23, 1963, in Jacksonville, Fla. The family is planning a small, private celebration of life for a later date. Details will be made available to close family and friends. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Texas’ DOGE committee takes inspiration from Elon Musk’s federal operation
Texas’ DOGE committee takes inspiration from Elon Musk’s federal operation
A few weeks after Elon Musk waved a chainsaw at a conservative gathering touting the Department of Government Efficiency’s federal cost cutting efforts, the Texas House kicked off the first meeting for its own version of DOGE. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Schwertner files immigration bill
Schwertner files immigration bill
Texas Sen, Charles Schwertner of District 5 filed SB 8 to provide local law enforcement officials with the tools they need to better assist the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in detaining and deporting illegal aliens March 5. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Legislation to address classroom discipline, student removal filed in Texas Senate
Legislation to address classroom discipline, student removal filed in Texas Senate
Following up on the passage of the “Texas Teacher Bill of Rights” — which garnered unanimous approval in the Texas Senate this week — Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Creighton) has filed Senate Bill (SB) 27, a bill focusing on classroom discipline and procedural protections. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Jonathan Hardin Chapter members include, from left, Cindy Avery, Julia Morton, Patti Gauntt, Nancy McSwane, Marsha Black and Cynthia Allen. IS THERE A PHOTO CREDIT?
Jonathan Hardin DAR Chapter donates patriotic books to Faith Academy of Freestone
Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently gifted about 50 patriotic books to the Faith Academy of Freestone in Fairfield in celebration of the United States’ upcoming 250th birthday (semi-sesquicentennial) on July 4, 2026. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Eagles take second in own track meet
Eagles take second in own track meet
The Fairfield Eagles took second place overall in the Fairfield track meet last Thursday, March 6. Fairfield had 143 points behind Kerens who won with 145 points. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
China in midst of 50 years of economic boon
China in midst of 50 years of economic boon
In the late 1960s I took an elective in college called Chinese History. It was a time of the Vietnam War and something else not noted much in the Western World called The Chinese Cultural Revolution. It lasted from 1966 to 1976. Its stated goal was to preserve Chinese socialism by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society. In reality, it was to consolidate the supreme power of Mao Zedong. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Whatever were gains, I now consider loss for the sake of Jesus Christ
Whatever were gains, I now consider loss for the sake of Jesus Christ
Katy and I sure are enjoying our spring break. It has been a much needed break. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
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