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Cheers to lots of years!
Cheers to lots of years!
Ree Martin celebrated her 45th work anniversary at Brookshire Brothers last month. Martin began her journey at Brookshire Brothers in August 1979 and has since excelled in various roles. She currently serves as the Pricing coordinator. “Her dedication fosters a strong sense of family among her team, and she’s always ready to lend a helping hand,” Brookshire Brothers wrote in a post online. Pictured are CEO John Aston, Ree Martin, Fairfield Store Manager Jason Walthall, and District Director Kent Pursley. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
‘Show of Wheels’ has something for everyone
‘Show of Wheels’ has something for everyone
This weekend’s 26th annual Show of Wheels will include a Ladies Poker Stroll, a citywide garage sale, a paint party, an art show – oh, and lots and lots of cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and more. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Game management assoc. will hold annual banquet
Game management assoc. will hold annual banquet
The Freestone County Game Management Association will be hosting its annual banquet on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Twisted Vines Event Center. The business meeting will start at 5 p.m. and the doors for the banquet will open at 6:30 p.m. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Cooler temps bring more fish
Cooler temps bring more fish
Here’s hoping everyone had a nice Labor Day Holiday weekend with friends and family and got to enjoy some of the milder temperature and weather conditions! The spotty showers and brisk north/northeast wind resulted in lower temperatures and brought on thoughts of an early fall and the great weather conditions that come with the months of October and November! 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Silver bullets: Secret weapons for fishing don’t exist
Silver bullets: Secret weapons for fishing don’t exist
Fishermen are always looking for that silver bullet -- a secret weapon they believe will help them catch more fish or get the edge over others. The search often leads to the purchase of big expense items. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Lady Eagles fall to Leon
Lady Eagles fall to Leon
The Fairfield Lady Eagles traveled to Leon last Tuesday, Aug, 27, to take on the Lady Cougars. The Lady Eagles fought hard and had the lead in each set, but the Lady Cougars came out ahead for the home victory in four sets. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Bulldogs head into Rio Vista after season-opening win
Bulldogs head into Rio Vista after season-opening win
The Wortham Bulldogs football team opened up the season with a 24-12 win Friday night, Aug. 30, in Valley Mills against the Eagles. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Brayden Thornburg and John Macke get down and ready to play defense for the Eagles.
Eagles suffer overtime loss, play Mexia this Friday
The Fairfield Eagles traveled to Maypearl for their season opener on Friday night, Aug. 30, and fell to the Panthers 42-34 in overtime. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
The Lord is my strength
The Lord is my strength
Katy and I enjoyed our three day weekend so much. It was much needed and we got to rest a lot. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
A Chameleon Act That Won’t Fly 9-1-24 Leopards do not change their spots. Sociopaths do not become compassionate humanitarians. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Comptroller: Hundreds of new homes needed to cut costs
Comptroller: Hundreds of new homes needed to cut costs
A 26-page report from the Texas Comptroller concludes that the state needs 306,000 additional homes, a shortage that has sent housing costs soaring, The Texas Tribune reported. Homebuilding hasn’t kept up with the booming economy as millions of new residents have moved here over the past decade, leaving more than half of the state’s homeowners and renters struggling to find and keep affordable housing. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Fairfield Communitywide Garage Sale
Fairfield Communitywide Garage Sale
1. 554 E Us Hwy 84-Passed Emmanuel Baptist Church Right Side 2. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Don’t get caught in another man’s game
Don’t get caught in another man’s game
TherewasanoldTVwestern series back in the 1950s and m’60s called “Maverick” about two semi serious brothers who made their living gambling and they were always quoting what their Ol’ Pappy told them. One of the most memorable was, “Don’t get caught in another man’s game.” 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Faith Fellowship church plans men’s breakfast
Faith Fellowship church plans men’s breakfast
The monthly men’s breakfast is planned this coming Saturday morning, Sept. 7, at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairfield. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Swimming lesson
Swimming lesson
I am a certified Baby Boomer, so when I grew up in the 1960s there were nearly three zillion kids in my neighborhood. Nearby was a public pool that offered free swimming lessons each summer. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Aug. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
When you align with Christ you know you will get safely home
When you align with Christ you know you will get safely home
Just in case you were wondering, as of today, September 1, 2024, it is 61 days until Halloween, 89 days until Thanksgiving, 116 Days until Christmas, and 122 days until New Year’s Eve, just in case you were wondering. In between those days are birthdays and anniversaries, umpteen doctor and dentist appointments, which my wife and I like to call, “date days”, and then there are those days that we wonder “How in the world did we ever make it through”, days, but somehow, we did. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM
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