Fairfield native Larry Rose III left his mark on the gridiron during four years at Fairfield (2010-13) and another four at New Mexico State (2014-17).Rose’s efforts did not go unrecognized. NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia recently announced the 2024 class of former Aggies to be inducted…
A Wortham woman died in a car-train collision about 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, just north of Wortham. Two children survived.Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to the crash on County Road 1001 near State Highway 14. A Honda Pilot, driven by Angeline Gama, 23, of Wortham, was struck…
Two suspects are behind bars after an investigation revealed that two children were exposed to narcotics at their residence.The suspects were arrested on charges of injury to a child, endangering a child, possession of a controlled substance, tampering with a witness, and giving false information…
During the last two weeks, the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office has been taking narcotics offenders off the streets.Last Saturday, a traffic stop was conducted in the Fairfield area. During the stop, the FCSO deputy on the scene noticed that the driver of the vehicle was crushing up something in…
Freestone County Commissioners saw bids opened for tree cutting and removal, and agreed to go out for bids on a new mini-excavator and also for computer software.The court took action on these matters at their meeting of Friday, May 3.As for the bids on the tree cutting, County Auditor Karen…
The Latin term describes a state of mental incompetence and is usually a plea in courts for leniency from the court when sentence is to be delivered. Today that court is the American public primarily and secondarily the foreign publics as well.If there were ever any doubt as to the mental…
Our little nephew, Boone, is growing up too fast. He turned two years old on Sunday, May 12.He is just living his best life every single day without a worry in the world. He has his Auntie P wrapped around his little finger all the time.This next week is the last week of school for students.…
Monday, May 67:40 AM-Officer Mills on report of truck parked blocking traffic.9:40 PM-Officer Mills on welfare check.11:05 AM-Officer Mills to meet a complainant about suspicious subject.2:45 PM-Officer Mills assist on funeral escort.5:15 PM-Officer Mills on report of child left in vehicle at…
OBSERVANCESEach day brings information about conflicts in the world from Russia, China, Middle East and Venezuela.Then you look at rural areas decline while urban areas increase in size. What binds all these occurrencestogether is the accelerating rate of technology.Most of these areas that are…
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations: · Never use gasoline- powered generators or charcoal…
The Top Five students in the junior class at Fairfield High School are Lydia Morgan (5.60), Preston Scott (5.35), Luke Cruce (5.34), Newton Hartley (5.32), and Skylar Bonner (5.25). MIDDLE: The Top Five students in the sophomore class at Fairfield High School are Mason Edwards (5.50), Blake…
Two suspects are behind bars after an investigation revealed that two children were exposed to…
During the last two weeks, the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office has been taking narcotics…
Freestone County Commissioners saw bids opened for tree cutting and removal, and agreed to go out…
Six students have advanced to the UIL State Academic meet in Austin on May 13-15. UIL students competed in 13 events on April 27, earning third place as a school out of 64 schools in the Region.“I was so excited to get first in the region meet,”…
News
A Wortham woman died in a car-train collision about 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, just north of Wortham. Two children survived.Texas Department of Public Safety…
The Latin term describes a state of mental incompetence and is usually a plea in courts for leniency from the court when sentence is to be delivered. Today…
Our little nephew, Boone, is growing up too fast. He turned two years old on Sunday, May 12.He is just living his best life every single day without a worry in…
Sports
As one of my radio hero’s Garrison Keelor used to say, “It’s been a quiet week here in Lake Wobegon.”Change the word “Wobegon” to “Kaufman County” and my exact…
All 13 Lady Eagles received All-District honors this season.Fairfield won the district for the seventh consecutive year and made it to the Regional Final for…
Unless you are reading my column this week online from somewhere in the middle of the Sahara Desert, chances are pretty good that Ole’ Luke doesn’t need to…
Obituaries
Shelba Jean Black was genuine in everything she did.She loved her family and friends completely; and she loved and served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…
Sylvia Mary Wilson joined the Kingdom of Heaven on May 10, 2024. She was born June 12, 1938 to Louie (King) and William Frederick Wyatt in London, England.Full…
Brenda K. Boyd was born to Billy and Helen Boyd Oct. 12, 1953, in Cameron.She was the oldest of five siblings.Brenda attended Rockdale public schools…
