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Early voting begins April 22
Early voting begins April 22
Freestone County residents in Fairfield and Wortham will have some decisions to make for the May 3 election. Early voting begins on Tuesday, April 22, and ends on Tuesday, April 29. Election Day is Saturday, May 3. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Easter Eggstravaganza set for Saturday
Easter Eggstravaganza set for Saturday
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 19, at the Freestone County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be crafts, face painting, egg dying, pony carousel, and cotton candy. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance as well. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Teague annual spring clean-up set for April 26
Teague annual spring clean-up set for April 26
The City of Teague Annual Spring Clean-up is set for Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dumpster locations will be at the 8th Avenue Park, Booker T. Washington Park, and the City of Teague Collection Center. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
TOP: The Lady Eagles gather as a team on Saturday, April 12, during their opening day ceremony.
Fairfield softball opening day
Fairfield softball opening day 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Austin Solis, a junior at Fairfield High School, won second place at the District Tennis Meet in Groesbeck to advance to Regionals. The Regional Meet will be held Friday, May 9, in College Station. Courtesy Photo
Solis advances to Regionals in tennis
Solis advances to Regionals in tennis 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
This week in the great outdoors
This week in the great outdoors
You will find this week’s outdoor column a bit differently from what I normally share with you. I will give a bit of advice about protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful rays but I promise not to dwell on the subject long, just enough to cause you to this keeping yourself safe while outdoors. Then, I promise we will jump right into some current outdoor adventures! 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
The 5th Annual Neches River Big Catfish tournament is set for April 25-26. Last year’s event drew more than 140 teams. Courtesy Photo, David Holland
Spring Wrap Up
It’s been an eventful spring thus far in the fishing world. Among other things, multiple Texas waterbody records have been busted, a Top 20 largemouth bass was sniped off a spawning bed, and a veteran Alabama bass pro named Dustin Connell cemented his name in pro fishing’s history books by securing his third REDCREST win in five attempts. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Fairfield Mayor Bobby Nichols gives his report to the council members during the Tuesday, April 8, Fairfield City Council meeting. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder-Chronicle
Fairfield considers adding dog to PD
Fairfield Mayor Bobby Nichols reported that the city might get a patrol dog for the Fairfield Police Department at the City Council meeting Tuesday, April 8. Nichols said he believes it would assist the schools greatly. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Three-yearold Miley Glick enjoys the annual Kindness from Case Shoot on Saturday. She is the daughter of Jacob and Haley Glick. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder- Chronicle
Kindness from Case Shoot - a huge success
The annual Kindness from Case Sporting Clays Shoot held on Saturday, April 12, at the Case Robinson Memorial Range was another huge success this year. A total of 30 teams along with some individuals, totaling over 130 participants, competed in the shoot. 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
The 2025 Fairfield High School Prom was held on Saturday night, April 12, at the Twisted Vines Event Center. The theme was Midnight Masquerade. Photos by Mitchell Pate/Recorder-Chronicle
Scenes from the 2025 Fairfield High School Prom
Scenes from the 2025 Fairfield High School Prom 04/17/2025 05:48 AM
Early voting begins April 22
Early voting begins April 22
Freestone County residents in Fairfield and Wortham will have some decisions to make for the May 3 election. Early voting begins on Tuesday, April 22, and ends on Tuesday, April 29. Election Day is Saturday, May 3. 04/16/2025 11:00 PM
Fairfield considers adding dog to PD
Fairfield considers adding dog to PD
Fairfield Mayor Bobby Nichols reported that the city might get a patrol dog for the Fairfield Police Department at the City Council meeting Tuesday, April 8. 04/16/2025 11:00 PM
Easter Eggstravaganza set for Saturday
Easter Eggstravaganza set for Saturday
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 19, at the Freestone County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be crafts, face painting, egg dying, pony carousel, and cotton candy. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance as well. 04/16/2025 11:00 PM
Teague annual spring clean-up set for April 26
Teague annual spring clean-up set for April 26
The City of Teague Annual Spring Clean-up is set for Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dumpster locations will be at the 8th Avenue Park, Booker T. Washington Park, and the City of Teague Collection Center. 04/16/2025 11:00 PM
Kindness from Case Shoot - a huge success
Kindness from Case Shoot - a huge success
The annual Kindness from Case Sporting Clays Shoot held on Saturday, April 12, at the Case Robinson Memorial Range was another huge success this year. A total of 30 teams along with some individuals, totaling over 130 participants, competed in the shoot. 04/16/2025 11:00 PM
Scenes from the 2025 Fairfield High School Prom
Scenes from the 2025 Fairfield High School Prom
Scenes from the 2025 Fairfield High School Prom 04/16/2025 11:00 PM
John Riley Boothe
John Riley Boothe
John Riley Boothe 04/16/2025 11:00 PM