In celebration of National Courthouse Security Week, a group of Freestone County residents came together and showed their love and appreciation for Freestone County Courthouse Security Guard Larry Jones (above). Jones was also provided a selection of food and treats. Photo by LaTonya Willis

From the files of the Fairfield Recorder: September 23, 1943: Third War Bond Sales Lagging in Freestone: Total War Bond sales in Freestone County up to Saturday night amounted to only $74,000. Considering that the County’s quota is $435,000, it is easily to be seen that the County is likely to fall far short of the quota, and, therefore, fall down on the war effort and the servicemen that are dying to save the freedom of this land.

To help contain and control COVID-19 many states have turned to enhanced contact tracing initiatives. In Texas, Sam Houston State University is collaborating with Texas State University System campuses and communities to recruit people in support of the statewide contact tracing program.

Texas Woman’s University’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) is accepting submissions for its StartHER Grant Program, which encourages women-owned businesses in Texas to undertake new and innovative projects.

Brookshire Brothers Fairfield recently celebrated employees Kathy Wright Office Manager for 40 years of service and Mirian Hogan, Non Food manager, for 15 years. Pictured left to right are: Mirian Hogan, DD Kent Pursley, Kathy Wright and her husband Tommy. Photo by Brian Ingram

Influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and by studying these shapes, scientists can learn how they function and how viral illnesses might be conquered. Now, a team of Texas A&M AgriLife researchers has demonstrated a noninvasive way to study viruses that is quicker and more finegrained than the “gold standard” method.

I know it’s still September, but fall has apparently arrived early as the temperatures are now well below normal, the morning boat rides require a jacket, and most importantly the catfish are biting!

The following statement can be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of a second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) relief payments to farmers and ranchers.

Can a loss ever be a win? Well, I fully confess to not being the most competitive person. I often claim victory when everyone else seems defeated. Gosh, I like green participation ribbons! My personality screening many years ago revealed to me, not by a surprise, that I am a Sanguine. Us Sanguines mix, mingle, help, and always desire for everyone around us to be happy.

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