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Dreams to ashes?
Dreams to ashes?
OBSERVANCES People make extreme sacrifices or take large risks to acquire things or experiences that they think will be a dream come true, yet the results are often quite different. A lady described the luxury home the family acquired when she was a youngster but after three months it was just a place where they lived and no longer held the magic of first moving in. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Fishing heating up as water temps chill
Fishing heating up as water temps chill
Riley Harris of Orange has reeled in plenty of heavyweight bass over the years, but none to compare to the bruiser that gobbled up his football jig on the morning of November 22 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Deportation vow alarms construction industry
Deportation vow alarms construction industry
CAPITOL HIGHLIGHTS The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President-elect Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard. “It would devastate our industry, we wouldn’t finish our highways, we wouldn’t finish our schools,” said Stan Marek, CEO of Marek, a Houston- based commercial and residential construction giant. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Eagles fall to China Spring
Eagles fall to China Spring
The Fairfield Eagles fell to the China Spring Cougars 62-54 on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to begin their season. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Fairfield Recorder November Player of the Month: Senior RB Jaylon Shed
Fairfield Recorder November Player of the Month: Senior RB Jaylon Shed
. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Sales tax revenue up across county
Sales tax revenue up across county
Freestone County cities followed the majority of the state in sales tax revenue reported in November, showing increases across the board. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported state sales tax revenue of $4.3 billion in November, 4.7 percent more than in November 2023. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
KK Williams brings the ball down the court during practice as KeKe Alexander guards her. Fairfield started district play against Teague on Tuesday night. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles go 1-1 over Thanksgiving break
The Fairfield Lady Eagles went 1-1 over the Thanksgiving break to make their overall record 1-1. “The team has worked really hard so far this season,” Coach Sally Whitaker said. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Fairfield Fire Chief Anthony Roberts, left, is accompanied by personnel from a company called Forecaster at the Commissioners Court’s Nov. 20 meeting, who gave details about a new fire truck the county ultimately approved purchasing for the Fire Department. Photo by Roxanne Thompson/with t...
County ensuring to spend ARPA funds by end of year
Freestone County Commissioners took action during the Nov. 20 meeting to ensure all ARPA funds are either spent or allocated by the end of the year to avoid loss of the use of the monies. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
The Freestone County Courthouse is all decorated for the Christmas season. The parade will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, with the tree lighting taking place at 6:15 p.m. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Home for the Holidays Christmas Celebration is Saturday
Christmas festivities are already under way in Fairfield, and one of the biggest Christmas festivities will be held this weekend. The Home for the Holidays Christmas Celebration will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Pleasant Hills Children’s Home residents will display their personal artwork at the Trinity Star Art Gallery. Courtesy photo
Artwork express
“The boys are totally excited,” said Laura Fore, house parent at Pleasant Hills Children’s Home, east of Fairfield. “They are working really hard.” Laura and her husband, Shane, serve as parents to aspiring young artists who range in age from 3 to 17 years. 12/13/2024 05:57 AM
Eagles compete in Lorena Tournament
Eagles compete in Lorena Tournament
The Fairfield Eagles went 1-3 in the Lorena Tournament over the weekend to move to 1-4 on the season. Fairfield fell to the Central Heights Blue Devils 6048 on Thursday, Dec. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Fairfield to host annual boys, girls basketball tourney this weekend
Fairfield to host annual boys, girls basketball tourney this weekend
Twenty-one other teams will be coming into town this weekend, Dec. 12-14, to make up the 21st Annual Fairfield Invitational Basketball Tournament. There are twelve girls teams and eleven boys teams in the tournament. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Blayke Brackens jumps to block a shot of Teague’s A’Shaiya Jones. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles defeat Teague 55-33 in district opener
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated the Teague Lady Lions 55-33 in their district opener last Tuesday, Dec. 3. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Lady Eagles win Athens Tournament
Lady Eagles win Athens Tournament
The Fairfield Lady Eagles went 5-0 in the Athens Tournament over the weekend to bring home the gold. Fairfield moves to 10-1 on the season. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
A story of three gifts - Part 1
A story of three gifts - Part 1
One Sunday I shared a story with my congregation about my mom’s first car. It had to do with the lesson on expectations. Sometimes we find ourselves expecting the wrong things or putting our expectations towards the things that will ultimately disappoint us. I wanted to tell the sermon story again, but this time with my MOM’s corrections to the tale. I hope you enjoy it. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
Fairfield Police Department report compiled by Chief David Utsey for Dec. 2 through Dec. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Santa visits Farm Bureau
Santa visits Farm Bureau
. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
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