The William Thomas Tyus and Texana Winkler Tyus Family Bible published in 1881 was donated to the Freestone County Historical Museum by Kelly L. Tyus of Fairfield on Friday, Feb. 23.William Thomas Tyus and Texana Winkler were the great-grandparents of Ms. Tyus.William Thomas Tyus, a native of…
The total solar eclipse is scheduled to make an appearance in Freestone County on the afternoon of April 8.County officials are expecting many visitors to witness the event. The partial eclipse is projected to begin at 12:20 p.m. April 8, with the totality running from 1:37-1:41 p.m. and the end of…
Sisters Taylor Stone and Riley Stone each brought home a third place medal from the State Powerlifting Meet at the Comerica Center in Frisco on Thursday, March 14.Also competing at the state meet for the Lady Eagles were Callie Morgan, Destiny Dowell, and Emma Jo Smith. Out of 65 schools, Fairfield…
Karen (Bayless) Eitson had a vision to open her own assisted living center.A veteran of more than a quarter- century in the health care business, Eitson opened the Kare Inn four years ago. The facility temporarily closed for renovation and celebrated its reopening two weeks ago with a ribbon…
One of my favorite ways to spend an early spring morning is tossing small Roadrunners or Beetle Spins into the slow moving current of a stream feeding a lake with a healthy population of white bass. When conditions are just right, catching can be nonstop. The fish often stack up in the deeper holes…
Monday, March 116:15 A- Officer Mills and SGT Markham on a report of an alarm.7 A- Officer Mills and SGT Markham on traffic enforcement 2:18 P- Officer Mills and SGT Markham on traffic enforcement9 P- CPL Scarrow on a report of a welfare check.Tuesday, March 126:31 A- Officer Mills and SGT Markham…
Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population…
I just read a book “White Rural Rage” that described the group that is the most reliable voting segment of one of the two major political parties for the last quarter century.Yet for all this loyalty how little has been achieved to enhance the lives of those living in rural America.As rural America…
History buffs will remember that June 6, 1944, saw the largest military assault in recorded history when Allied forces attacked Nazi-occupied French Normandy.That record still stands today. It was necessary to achieve victory, and there were many civilian casualties in addition to the military…
Spring break was a much needed break last week. Katy and I were able to rest some. We are ready for summer.The Limestone County Fair has been taking place all week long. The exhibitors are doing a great job.The shows will end on Friday with the sale being held on Saturday, March 23, at 2 p.m.We are…
The Fairfield Public Library will be having its Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, March 21, from 5-6 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet Board Directors, inquire about volunteering, or just learn more about the library.Please RSVP library staff at 903-389-3574 if you plan to attend.Donie First…
Sisters Taylor Stone and Riley Stone each brought home a third place medal from the State…
Karen (Bayless) Eitson had a vision to open her own assisted living center.A veteran of more than a…
The Fairfield Lady Eagles won the Fairfield Meet with 176 points out of 10 schools. Eustace came in…
The William Thomas Tyus and Texana Winkler Tyus Family Bible published in 1881 was donated to the Freestone County Historical Museum by Kelly L. Tyus of Fairfield on Friday, Feb. 23.William Thomas Tyus and Texana Winkler were the great-grandparents…
The total solar eclipse is scheduled to make an appearance in Freestone County on the afternoon of April 8.County officials are expecting many visitors to…
Monday, March 116:15 A- Officer Mills and SGT Markham on a report of an alarm.7 A- Officer Mills and SGT Markham on traffic enforcement 2:18 P- Officer Mills…
The Fairfield Public Library will be having its Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, March 21, from 5-6 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet Board Directors,…
One of my favorite ways to spend an early spring morning is tossing small Roadrunners or Beetle Spins into the slow moving current of a stream feeding a lake…
The Fairfield Lady Eagles fell to Buffalo and defeated Westwood this past week to move to 2-2 in district play. The Lady Eagles have an overall record of 8-8.…
By Mitchell Patenews@fairfield-recorder.comThe Fairfield Lady Eagles won the Fairfield Meet with 176 points out of 10 schools. Eustace came in second with 166.…
Gravesides services for Byron Turner were held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Woodland Cemetery near Kirvin.Visitation was held prior to the…
Ron S mithRon Smith passed away on Feb. 17, 2024, three weeks after celebrating his 80th birthday.He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Connally, son-in-law,…
anielJessie Louise Daniel was born in Pampa, on Oct. 20, 1942, to Pastors Murlon and Lily Cox. In all the places Jessie lived in Texas, she was an exemplary…