Top Headlines

Farewell From Karen & Nicole

Aug 29, 2026 | Top Headlines

Thoughts from the Editor – Karen Leidy Sad, excited, and maybe a little bit nauseous. That...

K9 Officer Farock Honored at Memorial

Aug 7, 2026 | Top Headlines
Freestone County Sheriff Deputy Involved in Shooting

Aug 7, 2026 | Top Headlines
Owner & Medical Director Arraigned in Luxe Med Spa Death

Aug 7, 2026 | Top Headlines

Community

Events Along 84, Inc. is pleased to announce the dates for its 4th annual Sales Along 84. The event will take place along U.S. Highway 84 starting in Mexia, TX, traveling through Louisiana, and ending in Monticello, MS on...

Teague Business Expo – Chamber Hosts at Community Center

Aug 29, 2026 | Community
Gov. Abbot, TWC Announce Over $212,000 Job Training Grant to Navarro College

Aug 29, 2026 | Community
Wortham Blues Festival Is Back, September 12, 2026

Aug 29, 2026 | Community

Sports

Farewell From Scott Batts

Aug 29, 2026 | Sports

It is with a sad heart that I say farewell to the outstanding citizens of our Freestone County...

Wortham Lady Bulldogs Take Win Over Normangee

Aug 27, 2026 | Sports
Record Breaking Entries at Annual Copperhead Run in Fairfield

Aug 27, 2026 | Sports
Get Registered for Soccer Through September 5

Aug 13, 2026 | Sports

Courthouse News

Get Tested To Qualify For A Position As Volunteer Deputy Registrar

Aug 28, 2026 | Courthouse News

The Freestone County Elections Department invites those wanting to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) to visit their office at 444 Main Street in Fairfield, Texas to take the VDR test. According to the VoteTexas.gov...

Fairfield PD Report – Week of August 10, 2026

Aug 20, 2026 | Courthouse News
County Election Administrator Proposes Polling Location Changes

Aug 14, 2026 | Courthouse News
Courthouse News – July 2026

Aug 13, 2026 | Courthouse News

Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Fore Beene

Aug 4, 2026 | Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Fore Beene, 92, passed away on July 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 17, 1934, to James and Oree Fore and spent most of her growing up years in Point Enterprise. After graduation from Mexia...