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I-45 Southbound Entrance Ramp Near FM 27 to Permanently Close
Weather permitting, the IH 45 southbound entrance ramp located just south of FM 27 in Fairfield...
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LatestQuilt Guild to Meet Monday, July 13
The Freestone Quilt Guild will meet Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First. United Methodist Church in Fairfield. All are invited to join them for this month’s program, Christmas in July; the...
Sports
LatestWortham Athletic Boosters Meet July 8th
The Wortham Athletic Boosters Club invites all to attend their meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Bulldog Café. All parents, coaches, athletes, and community members who are interested in...
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LatestFairfield Police Report – Week of June 22, 2026
Monday, June 22 6:11A- CPL Ashley on a report of a hazard 6:52A- CPL Ashley on a report of a motor vehicle crash 9:45A- CPL Ashley on a report of a suspicious vehicle 12:29P- CPL Ashley on a report of forgery 4:04P- Officer...
Obituaries
LatestJerry Lynn Maggard
Jerry Lynn Maggard, 83, passed away on July 1, 2026, in Teague, Texas. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church in Teague. Bro. Scott Matthews officiated. Interment followed at...
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Woods, Waters, & Wildlife: 4th of July Leftovers
by John Jefferson Some are good, some are scary, and a few are dangerous. To begin with, leftover...
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LatestRanch Group Applauds Legislation to Reform Tariffs and Quotas Affecting U.S. Cattle and Sheep Producers
Ranch Group Applauds Legislation to Reform Tariffs and Quotas Affecting U.S. Cattle and Sheep Producers On June 25, 2026, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026, legislation that...
