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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. Julian Jefferson, 20, has been charged with capital murder. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Fairfield HS athletes honored at annual sports banquet
Fairfield HS athletes honored at annual sports banquet
The Fairfield High School athletes were honored for all of their achievements this school year at the annual sports banquet hosted by the Booster Club on Thursday evening, May 16. This year, the Fairfield Eagles and Lady Eagles had seven district championships, eight playoff wins, 20 area qualifiers, 52 regional qualifiers, 20 state qualifiers, and 75 academic all-district selections. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Wortham woman dies in train-car collision
Wortham woman dies in train-car collision
A Wortham woman died in a car-train collision about 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, just north of Wortham. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Once upon a time, baseball was the American national pastime. Not now. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Monday, May 13 9:30A- CPL Scarrow and Officer Tinsley and CPL Warren assisting Animal Control. 3:30P- CPL Warren on a report of suspicious activity. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Eight Crazy Nights
Eight Crazy Nights
Disclaimer: The title of this column has nothing to do with Adam Sandler’s animated movie by the same name. In fact, this piece has very little to do with the aforementioned actor/director. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
The Lord has a plan for us
The Lord has a plan for us
MITCH’S CORNER 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. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Winkler Masonic Lodge to Host BBQ Event Saturday
Winkler Masonic Lodge to Host BBQ Event Saturday
Ain’t nothin’ says TEXAS like good BBQ! That’s the cornerstone of the Winkler Masonic Lodge’s annual fundraiser, scheduled this year for Saturday, May 25. The fundraiser makes possible the presentation of four $1,000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors at Fairfield High School. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
My Father’s Bible
My Father’s Bible
As a retired but active Baptist minister, I have several Bibles in my possession. That’s not just because I like to have a lot of Bibles, but because each Bible is in a different translation. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
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. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
The Greatest Gift for a Generation
The Greatest Gift for a Generation
GIVING THEM CHRIST This week will see the celebratory moment of graduation across our state and our country. Students from all across our region will be receiving their High School diplomas, tossing their hats in the air, and then pondering, pining, or preparing for their next stage in life. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Wildlife close to home
Wildlife close to home
For the past quarter- century we have lived on a few acres in an area comprised of 5-10 acre tracts. The perimeter of two sides of the property has a wooded strip about 40 yards wide adjacent neighbor’s property that is also wooded that connects to much larger tracts and ultimately thousands of acres of ranchland. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Sports
Sports
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Wortham woman killed in train-auto crash
Wortham woman killed in train-auto crash
05/16/2024 04:14 PM
Of hogs and catfish
Of hogs and catfish
As one of my radio hero’s Garrison Keelor used to say, “It’s been a quiet week here in Lake Wobegon.” 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
The Latin term describes a state of mental incompetence and is usually a plea in courts for leniency from the court when sentence is to be delivered. Today that court is the American public primarily and secondarily the foreign publics as well. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Consider it pure joy
Consider it pure joy
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