The family of a Fairfield woman who’s body was found on March 28 confirmed her identity.Denise Lissette Ramos, 22, was found dead at a residence located on 800 Clark Street. The Fairfield Police Department has yet to confirm Ramos’ identity, but FPD officials believe foul play is involved in this…
Three board of trustee candidates have been voted on to the Fairfield ISD school board.Eric Chavers and Jeff Wright were elected to three-year terms, while Ashlee Daniel will serve a one-year term. Blake Robinson and Cody Roller were vying for three- and one-year terms, respectively, as well.In the…
On Thursday, April 18, Streetman Volunteer Fire Department received a $7,000 check from Benefit RC, a nonprofit organization started by RE/MAX Lakeside Dreams more than eight years ago to benefit the communities around Richland Chambers Lake.John Teel, President of Benefit RC, said, “since we…
A pair of EF-0 tornadoes made their way through Freestone County Sunday afternoon.Luckily, minimal damage was done and no fatalities were reported. The Freestone County Office of Emergency Management reported that the only damage suffered from the storms were a few trees and one home.The first…
The 3rd Annual Freestone County Go Texan BBQ Cook Off was a big success at the W.L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds on April 26-27.It turned out to be a weekend of fun for hundreds that came out to enjoy the weekend.When all was said and done, Scotty Bryce of East Texas Smokers was the Grand Champion and…
Fairfield ISD Athletic Trainer John Bear receives the 2024 Chris Parks’ Secondary School Athletic Training Memorial Award.
Fairfield High School Athletic Trainer John Bear received the Chris Parks’ Secondary School Athletic Training Memorial Award - “Be Great, Don’t Suck” on Saturday, April 27, at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas at the Central Texas Athletic Trainer Society’s (CTATS) annual meeting.“…
OBSERVANCESIn 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. He is responsible for…
Monday, April 228:50 AM-Officer Tinsley and Markham on report of alarm going off.11:30 AM-Officer Mills on report of some yelling for help, ended up man yelling for dog.2:30 PM-Officer Tinsley and Markham on report of 2 car wreck.4:20 PM-Officer Mills to PD to meet a complainant.4:40 PM-Officer…
MITCH’S CORNERMay is here which means that summer break is just around the corner. There are only two and a half weeks of school left.On Saturday night, Katy and I went to the softball playoff game in Madisonville and then enjoyed the afternoon in The Woodlands.It was great to get away for the day…
Capital HighlightsThe growth of industrial-scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week. The Dallas Morning News reported Pablo Vegas, the agency’s CEO, said bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence data centers going in across the state, as well as…
On Thursday, April 18, Streetman Volunteer Fire Department received a $7,000 check from Benefit RC…
The 3rd Annual Freestone County Go Texan BBQ Cook Off was a big success at the W.L. Moody Reunion…
In the Wortham softball team’s first trip to the postseason after a oneyear hiatus, the Lady…
The family of a Fairfield woman who’s body was found on March 28 confirmed her identity.Denise Lissette Ramos, 22, was found dead at a residence located on 800 Clark Street. The Fairfield Police Department has yet to confirm Ramos’ identity, but FPD…
News
A pair of EF-0 tornadoes made their way through Freestone County Sunday afternoon.Luckily, minimal damage was done and no fatalities were reported. The…
Fairfield ISD Athletic Trainer John Bear receives the 2024 Chris Parks’ Secondary School Athletic Training Memorial Award.
Monday, April 228:50 AM-Officer Tinsley and Markham on report of alarm going off.11:30 AM-Officer Mills on report of some yelling for help, ended up man…
Sports
Last week, I was in the turkey woods well before daylight.The day promised to be perfect for a spring turkey hunt, calm winds that would allow the sound of my…
The season came to an end for the Fairfield Lady Eagles on Saturday, April 27, with a 15-0 loss to the Lexington Lady Eagles at Madisonville High School. The…
Obituaries
In loving memory of Deborah Yevone Nunley, who passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 69.Deborah was born on May 16, 1954, in Dallas, to her parents…
James Luster Ransom was born on Thursday, Dec. 7, 1933, in Freestone County.He was born to Leester and Bettie High Ransom. His mother died when he was just 2 1…
We are saddened to share the sudden loss of our mother Patricia Ann Parr.Patricia was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Fort Worth, to John Clifton Jenkins and Dorothy…
