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Cedar Creek Lake guide Jason Barber with a good ‘mess’ of channel catfish he and Luke landed using cane poles and fishing off the bank. Courtesy Photo
Old School Catfishing
A fishing trip last week began as many do, with a telephone conservation. I called my long time friend Jason Barber who guides for about anything that swims on his home waters of Cedar Creek Lake to get an update on the fishing for a radio show. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
The Fairfield Library is excited to present our Summer Program schedule! In addition to the Texas Snakes and More and the Creature Teacher events, special guests are lined up for each Storytime event. Keep up with posts on Facebook to see who and when. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Additional disaster assistance approved
Additional disaster assistance approved
Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported. Counties eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance program include Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Monday, May 20 6A- Officer Mills working traffic enforcement 12:39P- Officer Mills on a report of Fraud 3P- Officer Mills on a report of a stranded motorist 9:30P- Officer Beaver out on a report of loud music Tuesday, May 21 Midnight- Officer Beaver out on business checks 2:45A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a stranded motorist 3:30A- Officer Beaver out on an agency assist 7:45A- Officer Mills on a report of a stranded motorist 4:15P- SGT Markham on a report of a motor vehicle accident 8:30P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a motor vehicle accident Wednesday, May 22 5:15A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a suspicious person 11:30A- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a out on a request for a welfare check 2:30P- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a motor vehicle crash 5P- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a disturbance 5:55P- Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a disturbance 6:04P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a disturbance 7:50P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of an alarm 8:17P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a tree in the road 10:11P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a criminal trespass Thursday, May 23 3:15P- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a motor vehicle crash 7:22P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a stranded motorist 8:33P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of an obstruction in the roadway Friday, May 24 12:39A- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of an assault 10:50A- Officer Mills out on a report of an alarm 12:30P- Officer Mills out on a report of suspicious activity 2:15P- Officer Mills out on a report of an alarm 3:15P- Officer Mills out on a report of Dogs at large 8:07P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a disturbance 9P- Officer Beaver out on a request for a welfare check 9:30P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a motor vehicle accident 9:45P- Officer Beaver out on an agency assist Saturday, May 25 Midnight- Officer Beaver out on a report of a stranded motorist 5:15A- Officer Beaver out on a report of an assault 9:10A- Officer Mills out on traffic enforcement 1:45P- Officer Mills out on a request for public assistance 3P- Officer Mills out on a report of a welfare concern 7:04P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a stranded motorist 10:35P- Officer Beaver out on a report of suspicious activity Sunday, May 26 1:45A- Officer Beaver out on a report of an intoxicated person 2A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a suspicious person 4:25A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a disturbance 8:45A- Officer Mills out on a report of Dogs at large 9A- Officer Mills out on a report of an alarm 11A- Officer mills and SGT Markham out on a report of a disturbance 11:30A- SGT Markham out on a report of theft Noon- Officer Mills out on a request for a welfare check 3:45P- Officer Mills and SGT Markham out on a report of an alarm 4:05P- Officer Mills and SGT Markham out on a report of a disturbance. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
We will fail, but God is our strength
We will fail, but God is our strength
MITCH’S CORNER Summer is officially underway after graduation ceremonies were held this past week. I want to wish all of the graduates the best in all of their future endeavors. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
In “Politics – The Theater of the Absurd,” May 23, letter writer El Sellers opens with “Once upon a time, baseball was the American national pastime. Not now. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Emergency Management Coordinator Leonard Smith speaks to County Commissioners at their May 20 meeting about how they plan to distribute the 23 hand-held radios the court voted to purchase. Photo by Roxanne Thompson/Fairfield Recorder
Commissioners approve tree cutting and removal bid
Freestone County Commissioners accepted a bid on tree cutting and removal from four bids received. The commissioners took this step at their May 8 meeting, when they also authorized the county treasurer to request capital credits. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
Early and Later Rains
Early and Later Rains
“Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day, little Johnny wants to play.” Do you remember your grandparents or your parents teaching you that little nursery rhyme when you were growing up? Maybe for you, instead of “little Johnny” it was “little Mary who wants to play.” But you were taught that rhyme on the days it was raining outside and you were bored playing inside and wanted to go outside to play, however your parents wouldn’t let you venture out in the rain, especially if it was stormy. And speaking of rain, it seems like we’ve been getting more than our fair-share here lately in this part of Texas, doesn’t it? And I don’t mean for just a few days or just a few weeks, but we’ve had quite a lot of rain for the past two months! I can’t remember getting this much rain, weekly, like we’ve been getting it. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM
House Dems call for special session for education
House Dems call for special session for education
Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project – school vouchers. The Austin American- Statesman reported the Democrats sent a letter, written by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, calling for a 30-day special session focused on both increasing per-student funding and investing more in school safety. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
The Lord has a plan for us
The Lord has a plan for us
The school year is officially over. The past several weeks, I have attended multiple banquets and the students in Freestone County have earned some amazing honors this year. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
FM 80 in Teague closed due to needed railroad repairs
FM 80 in Teague closed due to needed railroad repairs
FM 80 at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) Crossing (DOT# 597189L) is currently closed for the railroad to complete needed repairs of a railroad culvert. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
Suspect charged in connection with Ramos murder
Suspect charged in connection with Ramos murder
A Fairfield man has been charged in connection with the murder of Denise Lissette Ramos, 22. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
Joanne Wren
Joanne Wren
Funeral services for Joanne Wren were held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Teague. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
Pranger named City Secretary/Office Manager
Pranger named City Secretary/Office Manager
After nearly two hours in executive session covering five different matters, Gay Pranger was named the City of Teague City Secretary/Office Manager on Monday night, May 20, at the monthly City of Teague Board of Aldermen meeting. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM
FPD to receive new shields, body cams
FPD to receive new shields, body cams
Albert Gallegos Jr. and the Fairfield Police Department will receive more than what they asked for. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
City hires Silas to FPD
City hires Silas to FPD
Fresh out of graduation from the Navarro College Police Academy, Joseph Silas is the newest member of the Fairfield Police Department. Silas, an eight-year veteran of law enforcement, was hired unanimously by Fairfield City Council during the monthly meeting on May 14. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Thaler, Beaver named FHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian; FHS Graduation Friday night
Thaler, Beaver named FHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian; FHS Graduation Friday night
Avery Thaler and Lily Beaver have earned the top honors as the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Fairfield High School Class of 2024. The Commencement Ceremony for the FHS Class of 2024 will be held on Friday, May 24, at Eagle Stadium at 8 p.m. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
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