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Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Forget ‘shut up;’ it’s time to ‘put up!’ As a citizen who did NOT vote for Donald J. Trump to be president, there is one aspect of his new presidency that I greatly look forward to. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Art League to show kids’ art
Art League to show kids’ art
02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Lady Eagles head to state for fifth time in six years
Lady Eagles head to state for fifth time in six years
For the fifth time in six years, the Lady Eagles are heading to the state in basketball this week. When asked about making it to state for the fifth time in six years, Whitaker said, “It means a lot. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
The Fairfield Lady Eagles celebrate their 61-43 victory over the Little River Academy Lady Bees in the Regional Championship. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles punch ticket to state with 61-43 victory over Little River Academy Lady Bees
After falling in the Regional Championship last season to Huntington by one point, 42-41, the Fairfi eld Lady Eagles wanted to make it to state again this year after being knocked out last season. Fairfield matched up with the Little River Academy Lady Bees on Friday night, Feb. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Ross Gomez with the 13.22-pound Toyota ShareLunker he caught while fishing from the public dock at Sam Wahl Recreation Area on Lake Alan Henry in February 2023. The fish produced nearly 34,000 fingerlings during its brief stay at the TFFC and was released back into Alan Henry the following...
Lake Alan Henry angler makes history, catches same fish twice
It’s been an eventful year thus far for Toyota ShareLunker. Through Feb. 19 Texas Parks and Wildlife’s popular spawning and genetics research program had taken in six Legacy Class entries upwards of 13 pounds. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
The Fairfield cheerleaders cheer on the Lady Eagles to a victory. Pictured are (front) Mackenzie Allen, Carolyn Dunlap, Rylie Longer, Lyndsey Long, Rylie Stone, Cadence Webster, (back) Ryleigh Lane, Reese Beaver, Addison Bailes, Rainy Bonds (mascot), Jaylin Flowers, Addison Shipley, and Re...
Lady Eagles knock-off Hitchcock 46-33 in Regional Semifinals for fourth straight year
For the fourth consecutive year, the Fairfield Lady Eagles knocked-off the Hitchcock Lady Bulldogs in the Regional Semifinals. This year, the Lady Eagles took a 46-33 win over the Lady Bulldogs at Conroe High School on Tuesday night, Feb. 18, to advance to the Regional Championship. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Freestone County cities showing revenue growth
Freestone County cities showing revenue growth
Cities in Freestone County are seeing a significant increase in sales tax collections so far this year. Fairfield, Teague and Wortham are all showing increases over last year in sales tax revenue rebates, but Streetman has just about doubled its year-to-date collections. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Brackens and a recent quilt
Brackens shows a lifetime of the art of quilting
“Laverne Brackens: The Numerous Awards and Recognitions For Her Artistry and Legacy in African-American Quilt Making” Laverne Henry Brackens was born April 12, 1927,in Fairfield, to parents Willie and Gladys Durham Henry. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Newton Hartley, Blake Phillips, Landon Salanias, Na’Kayla Conner, and Blayke Brackens show off their State Championship rings on Friday morning, Feb. 21. Courtesy Photo
SHOWING OFF THEIR BLING!
! It was a special morning for five Fairfield High School students on Friday morning, Feb. 21, as they were presented with their 2024 State Champion Ring during a special presentation. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE
DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE
DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
Board of Aldermen tackle short agenda
Board of Aldermen tackle short agenda
The City of Teague Board of Aldermen tackled a short agenda on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Board of Aldermen include Place 1 Ron Rasbeary, Place 2 Jerry Ballew, Place 3 Rhonda Jones, Place 4 Bridget Gauntt, and Place 5 Timothy Campbell. 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
‘Gentle giant’ Ingram to continue football career with UMHB
‘Gentle giant’ Ingram to continue football career with UMHB
James Ingram, a senior at Teague High School, will be signing his letter of intent to continue his football career with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor this Friday, Feb. 28, at 10:45 a.m. in the Varsity Gym. 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
Brackens shows a lifetime of the art of quilting
Brackens shows a lifetime of the art of quilting
“Laverne Brackens: The Numerous Awards and Recognitions For Her Artistry and Legacy in African-American Quilt Making” Laverne Henry Brackens was born April 12, 1927,in Fairfield, to parents Willie and Gladys Durham Henry. 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
JETTY RUTH WEAVER BARRENTINE
JETTY RUTH WEAVER BARRENTINE
JETTY RUTH WEAVER BARRENTINE 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
House unveils its voucher version
House unveils its voucher version
Texas House members filed a bevy of education bills last week, including a proposed $8 billion investment in public education and a voucher bill that ties the amount of money spent for private schooling to the dollar amount provided to public schools. The Austin American-Statesman reported the bill, filed by Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, would increase the base level of per-student funding by $220 – from $6,160 to $6,380. Additional funds would be provided for special education, bilingual education, transportation and to rural school districts. 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
As a citizen who did NOT vote for Donald J. Trump to be president, there is one aspect of his new presidency that I greatly look forward to. For years, claims by Trump and his supporters about criminal activity and lawlessness have been made against all manner of public officials and civil servants. These are allegations of CRIMES, and when found to be true, should be punished. 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
Teague powerlifting places 11th at the Leon meet
Teague powerlifting places 11th at the Leon meet
The Teague Lions powerlifting team took 11th place in a 14-team field on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Leon Last Chance Meet. Teague logged a total score of eight points while Milano placed first with a team score of 27. 02/26/2025 11:00 PM
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