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Flash flooding causes school closures
Flash flooding causes school closures
A flash flood on Wednesday night, May 1, and through the morning on Thursday, May 2, caused many schools in the area to close or have a delayed start on Thursday, May 2. Both Teague ISD and Dew ISD closed for the day due to the flooding. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Chavers, Daniel, Wright elected to FISD school board
Chavers, Daniel, Wright elected to FISD school board
right elected to FISD school board Eric Chavers, Ashlee Daniel, and Jeff Wright were elected to the Fairfield ISD school board after the election on Saturday, May 4. Eric Chavers, Blake Robinson, and Jeff Wright ran for two trustee at large - full term positions. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Youngsters become entrepreneurs for Lemonade Day
Youngsters become entrepreneurs for Lemonade Day
Fairfield was booming on Saturday, May 4, with young entrepreneurs for the annual Lemonade Day event hosted by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. There were a total of 30 stands and 70 kiddos participated in the event. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
The seniors from the Butler Seniors community tried their hand in a study of Pablo Picasso’s “The Woman.” Picasso was a famous painter and sculptor who became fascinated with the cubist movement which the seniors at Butler decided to give it a try. Courtesy Photo by Goldie Hill and Rhonda...
Butler Senior Center
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Brenda Boyd
Brenda Boyd
Brenda K. Boyd was born to Billy and Helen Boyd Oct. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
New audio/visual system on the way for district courtroom
New audio/visual system on the way for district courtroom
Freestone County Commissioners took another step toward purchasing a new audio/visual system for the district courtroom so they can finally solve the problem of people not being able to hear the proceedings. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Be courageous and strong because the Lord is with us!
Be courageous and strong because the Lord is with us!
There is only a week and half of school left for Fairfield and Teague. Seniors will be graduating on May 24 and summer will be here for a much needed break. Summer is a time to slow down just a little and relax and maybe enjoy a family vacation. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Orwell would be shocked
Orwell would be shocked
In 1949 George Orwell published a novel called “1984” about the negative things that could happen if citizens allowed their government total control. The protagonist, Winston Smith, works in London in the Ministry of Truth department of the government called Oceania. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average
Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average
April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Those of us who can remember clearly the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago, can cheerfully recall that the lunatic fringe of the democratic party, mostly ignorant young people, organized a time of riots and chaos in the streets and attempted to do the same inside the convention hall. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
With all the rain this past week, Luke was forced to stick pretty close to home. He did manage to do a little outdoor cooking out by his little cabin. Courtesy Photo
The Great Indoors
Unless you are reading my column this week online from somewhere in the middle of the Sahara Desert, chances are pretty good that Ole’ Luke doesn’t need to tell you it’s been wet, plenty wet! I’ve tried very hard to get ‘out there’ several times this past week, between rain storms. I watched the weather radar closely and when I saw a break between storms, I loaded my CVA Muzzleloader in the truck and headed to a nearby hotspot for wild hogs. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Pierre Algood signs his letter of intent to play basketball with Hesston College in Hesston, Kansas on Tuesday, April 30. Pictured are Trishana Algood, Pierre Algood, Paris Algood, and David Algood. Courtesy Photo
Algood signs with Hesston College
Pierre Algood signed his letter of intent to play basketball with the Hesston College Larks in Hesston, Kansas on Tuesday, April 30. “I’m very blessed and excited to be continuing not only my athletic career, but also my academic career,” Algood said. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Monday, April 29 Noon-Officer Warren on report of subject living in car in parking lot, was unable to locate. 12:10 PM-Officer Warren on report of suspicious vehicle. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
The Valley of dry bones
The Valley of dry bones
Judah was in a world of hurt, just like her northern cousins in the kingdom of Israel. The nation of Israel had been divided in two because of its rebellion against the God of their fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Rowdy Hand waits on the perfect pitch to hit for Fairfield. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Fairfield swept by Little River Academy in Bi-District series
The Fairfield Eagles fell to the Little River Academy Bumblebees 13-0 and 3-1 this past week in the Bi-District Championship to have their season come to an end. The Eagles finish the year with an 18-10 overall record. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Lady Eagles win 4x200 relay again, set school record
Lady Eagles win 4x200 relay again, set school record
AUSTIN - The quartet of Blake Brackens, NaKayla Conner, Madox Mitchael and Avery Thaler will forever be etched into the legacy of Fairfield girls track and field. The four athletes not only won the Class 3A girls 4x200-meter relay at last Thursday’s state track and field meet, they also did so in record fashion. 05/08/2024 02:54 PM
Chavers, Daniel, Wright elected to FISD school board
Chavers, Daniel, Wright elected to FISD school board
05/04/2024 10:09 PM
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