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‘Stars Over Texas’ covers state sheriffs
‘Stars Over Texas’ covers state sheriffs
“Stars Over Texas,” a three-volume hardbound boxed book set of the histories of Texas’ 254 county elected sheriffs was recently gifted to The Freestone County Historical Museum by Dr. Ronnie E. Erwin. 01/22/2025 11:00 PM
Don’t jump on the hot stove
Don’t jump on the hot stove
The first time I ever heard the term, “best and brightest,” was about the cabinet that President Kennedy assembled in 1961. Lyndon Johnson, coming back from the first meeting, was in awe of their knowledge and described their brilliance to Sam Rayburn. Rayburn replied that he would be more comfortable if at least one of them had at least run for county sheriff. Subsequently, these same people buried us in Vietnam. 01/22/2025 11:00 PM
Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast
Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast
The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium. 01/22/2025 11:00 PM
Lions fall to Eagles, Panthers
Lions fall to Eagles, Panthers
The Teague Lions basketball team hosted the Fairfield Eagles last Tuesday, Jan. 14, and lost 73-45. 01/22/2025 11:00 PM
Lady Lions fall to Fairfield, beat Westwood on road
Lady Lions fall to Fairfield, beat Westwood on road
The Teague Lady Lions basketball team hosted the Fairfield Lady Eagles to begin the second round of district play on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and fell 63-28. 01/22/2025 11:00 PM
Don’t squander the opportunity of salvation
Don’t squander the opportunity of salvation
In every church around our community, you will most likely hear the same message at some point speaking about the concept of salvation. Whether this be in the booming voice of a Baptist, the confident solemness of a Presbyterian, the charismatic shout of a Pentecostal, the comforting tone of a Methodist, the liturgical song of a Catholic, or the modern vernacular of a Non-Denominationist, you WILL hear a message of salvation. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Monica Lynn Abbitt
Monica Lynn Abbitt
Monica Lynn Abbitt, 75, of Teague, passed away Jan. 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
William Lee Carroll
William Lee Carroll
William Lee Carroll, 75, of Ennis, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at his home in Ennis. William was born Nov.1, 1949, in Fairfield, to parents Chester Lee and Laura Lee Carroll. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
Following is the Fairfield Police Department activity report for the week of Monday, Jan. 6, through Sunday, Jan. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 18 Noon to 10 p.m. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Patricia “Patty” Losey
Patricia “Patty” Losey
Patricia “Patty” Losey, of Fairfield, passed away in the comfort of her home on the morning of Jan. 10, 2025. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Railroad crossing elimination grants going into Texas
Railroad crossing elimination grants going into Texas
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced $39.7 million in grants to Texas to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s signature zero-emission refueling infrastructure programs. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Texas A&M to provide opioid prevention education
Texas A&M to provide opioid prevention education
The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council unanimously voted to award Texas A&M University Health Science Center a grant of up to $25 million to provide tailored opioid prevention services and implement a comprehensive educational program for Texas schoolchildren, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently announced. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Be a light for others
Be a light for others
I hope everyone stayed warm and safe during the cold temperatures we had last week. It was cold, especially with the wind. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
The Best Chili Award
The Best Chili Award
Kathy Jones is shown with the trophy she won for having the “Best Chil” at the Polar Bear Classic cookoff on Saturday, Jan. 11. It was part of the annual two-person, two-club golf tournament. Golfers were able to feast on the cookoff entrants’ offerings. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Post-holiday blues affect all ages
Post-holiday blues affect all ages
Post-holiday blues can be as challenging as the holiday blues in children, adolescents, and adults. A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) study shows that one in six children between the ages of six and 17 have experienced a mental health disorder each year, while one in five adults experience mental illness each year. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
In one of Roosevelt’s first radio broadcasts of “fireside chats” he tried to allay Americans’ fears in the depth of the worst financial depression in history, fears of the unknown years ahead until recovery. Unemployment was 30% at the time; misery was the lot of most working-class people; honest, hard-working family men couldn’t support their families; homeless veterans sold apples on street corners for 5 cents; gasoline sold for 12 cents a gallon, but very few owned a car; there was no social security and no other real safety net for individuals or families. Americans were very fearful for their future. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
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