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Join Teddy Roosevelt Society
Join Teddy Roosevelt Society
Well new year, new me. A good saying to remember this coming year by Theodore Roosevelt “do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are”. That is a direct contradiction to what I mostly hear, “the world is a miserable place and there’s nothing I can do about It”. How about some New Year’s resolutions that you can actually keep to some extent. Social Scientists say most of these resolutions are abandoned after two weeks. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding
Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding
The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
A timeline of notable events in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A timeline of notable events in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamt of breaking down barriers and ending discrimination based on skin color, religion, personal beliefs, and much more. Indeed, Dr. King was a visionary and a leader whose life was tragically cut short before he could see the many fruits of his labor. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Veteran TPWD wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently named wildlife division director for the state agency. Cain says developing good relationships with private landowners will be a top priority. Courtesy Photo
Cain takes reins of TPWD wildlife division
There’s new brass at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Austin headquarters. Veteran wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently selected as the new wildlife division director for the state agency. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Riding out the Polar Express
Riding out the Polar Express
Not too much to report this week as we were able to begin the year by conducting a few trips and then the POLAR EXPRESS HIT WITH COLD TEMPERATURES, RAIN AND STRONG WINDS and we shut it down for the week! The Catfish were biting aggressively on those early 2025 trips and we enjoyed fast action on both Blue and Channel Cats by fishing Coves near Fisherman’s Point Marina as well as windblown Shorelines. On those days, we avoided making the long, windy boat ride up the Richland Creek to the areas we normally fish, “hid out” in a couple of coves on the South Shoreline near the Marina and made “Lemonade out of Lemons”! All our Customers went home with some nice filets for their Fish Fry and even more memories and pictures to add to the scrapbook. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
The Boone and Crockett Club recently announced plans to create a new big game records category for javelina. Texas wildlife leaders were instrumental in leading the charge for the change. TPWD Photo, Chase Fountain
Javelina: Texas leaders stoked about B&C new records category
Javelinas have never gotten a wealth of respect from hunters and wildlife managers, but things are changing. The Boone and Crockett Club has plans to elevate the gritty critters to new heights. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Texas to get EV charging grants
Texas to get EV charging grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded more than $79.2 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to six rail projects in Texas. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Texas A&M Forest Service honors law enforcement officers
Texas A&M Forest Service honors law enforcement officers
On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Texas A&M Forest Service honors its Law Enforcement investigators and officers for their dedication to public safety and the protection of Texas’ natural resources. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Manny Brown shoots a three-pointer for the Eagles on Friday night against the Panthers. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Eagles defeat Elkhart, fall to Westwood
The Fairfield Eagles defeated Elkhart and fell to Westwood this past week to move to 7-12 overall and 2-2 in district play. On Tuesday night, Jan. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Kaylee Williams drives to the basket against Westwood on Friday night. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles undefeated in first round of district play
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated Elkhart and Westwood this past week to remain undefeated after the first round of district play. Fairfield moves to 21-5 overall and 6-0 in district play. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Filing for May 3 elections open
Filing for May 3 elections open
Filing for the May 3 local elections in Freestone County cities and school districts starts Jan. 15 and ends Feb. 14 In the City of Fairfield, City Council Place 3, now held by Bobby Nichols; Place 4, now held by Roger Keeton; and Place 5, now held by Angela Oglesbee will be on the ballot. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses rising
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses rising
If it seems like more people around you are wheezing, sneezing and coughing, that’s because acute respiratory illnesses – including yet a relatively new one known as HMPV – are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Texas is one of 10 states in the country with a rating of “very high” in the number of people seeking care from emergency department visits for respiratory illnesses ranging from the common cold to severe infections such as the flu, RSV and COVID-19. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
In honor of Law Enforcement Day on Thursday, Jan. 9, the Fairfield History Club representatives presented Saint Michael Police Officer coins to the Fairfield Police Department for all officers. Pictured, from left, are Doris Sneed, Lisa Baggerly, Officer Jennifer Beaver, Cpl. Jared Scarrow...
Honored with coins
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Grace Smith of Teague FFA and Ivy Wren of Fairfield 4-H won Grand and Reserve Champion respectively at the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest.
Smith wins ‘Grand,’ at commercial heifer contest
Eleven Freestone County students competed in the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest on Saturday, Jan. 11. When all was said and done Grace Smith of Teague FFA won Grand Champion and Ivy Wren of Fairfield 4-H won Reserve Champion overall. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
New virus known as HMPV a threat 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Court Clerk John Bell of the Municipal Court in Teague has completed all the requirements for Level I of the Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program and was awarded certification on Nov. 26, 2024, by the Texas Court Clerks Association in conjunction with the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, the Texas Municipal Courts Association and Texas State University-San Marcos. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Eleven Freestone County students competed in the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest on Saturday, Jan. 11. When all was said and done Grace Smith of Teague FFA won Grand Champion and Ivy Wren of Fairfield 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
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