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TPWD is encouraging recreational anglers and fishing guides alike to to submit scale samples of ShareLunkers for genetics testing. The testing provides scientists with valuable data about the genetics of wild populations of large bass around the state. TPWD Screenshot Photo
Looking for Lunkers 2025 TPWD selective breeding/stocking program is underway, anglers are encouraged to submit genetic samples
Texas Parks and Wildlife’s 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program kicked off its 39th season on January 1. Time for all you bass junkies out there to get those game faces on go gunning for the big bite. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Reading devotionally great way to start new year
Reading devotionally great way to start new year
Well, folks, it looks like Old Man Winter has finally moved in among us, especially after teasing us so many times. But then, it’s January, right, the time that winter usually does make itself known in our presence. Brrrrrr! And this week, our temperatures will fall somewhere between the mid 20’s to the high 30’s! Brrrrrr again! I hope you are ready for it because it is most definitely here! 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Fairfield Chamber to host annual awards banquet
Fairfield Chamber to host annual awards banquet
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards banquet on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Twisted Vines Event Center. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Road closure on FM 80
Road closure on FM 80
FM 80 closed on Monday, Jan. 6, at Sanders Creek and South Fork Sanders Creek to allow for the removal of existing bridges and the construction of new bridges at each location. This closure is anticipated to last through December 2025. This will undoubtedly create heavier traffic on certain roadways and on roads that had very little traffic at all. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
The Fairfield High School cheerleaders cheer on the Lady Eagles on Friday night against Mexia. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Lady Eagles defeat Mexia 43-31
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated the Mexia Ladycats on Friday, Jan. 3, 43-31. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
New law expands benefits for public-sector employees
New law expands benefits for public-sector employees
President Joe Biden signed a Social Security bill into law that repeals statutes that diminished payouts to teachers, firefighters and other public-sector workers on Sunday, Jan. 5, according to the Texas State Teachers Association’s website and that of other professional organizations. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 11 5 to 7 p.m. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
Fairfield Police Department activity report for the week of Monday, Dec. 30, through Sunday, Jan. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
An arctic front hit on Sunday, Jan. 5, and lasted throughout the week. After a short downpour on Sunday morning, temperatures began to drop throughout the day. Wind gusts throughout the day hovered around 20 mph with some gusts closer to 30 mph. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Pressing on toward the goal…
Pressing on toward the goal…
Katy and I really enjoyed our Christmas break. We enjoyed a few days at Disney World and then resting some at home. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Legislative session begins on Jan. 14
Legislative session begins on Jan. 14
The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Rodent health
Rodent health
Say, do you have rats at home? I’m talking about critters with fuzzy ears and whiskers who slither around the house after dark, pick up crumbs, and eat from the dog’s bowl. If they live with you, this information can provide them a higher quality life. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
2025 swearing-in at Freestone County offices
2025 swearing-in at Freestone County offices
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Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Well, we’ve closed out the books on another year with the Baby Boomer herd continuing to thin. We have a new president soon taking over and promising to solve all our problems on Day 1, and I’ve got one he could help me with: how to fold up properly a form fitting bedsheet. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Janette G., Janette Gibson Davis, is a nationally recognized saxophonist. Trinity Star Arts Council will present her “The Art of Sound: an interactive art exhibit” from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Contributed photo
FHS alum presenting interactive art exhibit
‘The Art of Sound: an interactive art exhibit” will be presented by Trinity Star Arts Council at its first event of 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
The Dew Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant that will strengthen its abilities to fight fires, to which the county will contribute an additional amount and the Department will add even more of its own funding. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Jason Brackens laysup a basket for the Eagles against Mexia on Friday night. Photo by Mitchell Pate/ Fairfield Recorder
Eagles fall to Mexia 93-61
The Fairfield Eagles fell to the Mexia Blackcats on Friday night, Jan. 3, 93-61 in district play. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
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