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During a specially called meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, Freestone County Precinct 2 Commissioner Will McSwane gives his fellow commissioners the reasons he believes the county needs to replace a bridge on County Road 640, which was previously damaged by a storm . At left can be seen Freestone County Judge Linda Grant. Photos by Roxanne Thompson/Fairfield Recorder

Freestone County commissioners held a special meeting Monday, Sept. 23, the main purpose of which was to agree to use a discretionary exemption to build a new bridge on County Road 640, which is in Precinct 2.

A new flag pole

Teague middle blocker Bethanah Owens (2) attempts a volley at the net in Tuesday’s road match against Mexia.

Lady Lions down Mexia, Groesbeck; are 3-1 in district

The Teague Lady Lions defeated Mexia and Groesbeck this past week in district play. The Lady Lions move to 16-12 overall and 3-1 in district play.

Lions defeat Mexia for second straight win

The Teague Lions responded after the Mexia Blackcats threw the first punch, scoring a 28-20 home win Friday night, Sept. 20.

There will be blood

Game Management Assoc. holds banquet

Hundreds of community members gathered on Saturday evening, Sept. 21, for the annual Freestone County Game Management Association Banquet at the Twisted Vines Event Center.

News

THS Homecoming set for Oct. 18-19

Teague’s Homecoming is approaching quickly and a big weekend is planned for Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19.

Teague park to be site for Wreaths Across America

Veteran’s Remembrance Park in Teague will join in the Wreaths Across America mission to “Remember, Honor, Teach,” as an official location for 2024.

By Mitchell Pate

Commissioners OK new bridge on CR 640

Freestone County commissioners held a special meeting Monday, Sept.

Sports

Lions hold off Bullard, 30-28

The Teague Lions (4-1) held off a rally from the Class 4A, Division-2 Bullard Panthers Friday night to secure their fourth win, 30-28. This completes Teague’s non-district schedule.

Lady Lions down Mexia, Groesbeck; are 3-1 in district

The Teague Lady Lions defeated Mexia and Groesbeck this past week in district play. The Lady Lions move to 16-12 overall and 3-1 in district play.

By Mitchell Pate

Teague takes out Mexia in straight sets

The Teague Lady Lions volleyball team won in straight sets at Mexia Tuesday evening, 25-15, 25-16, 25-12. With the win, Teague's district record improves to 2-1.

By Robert Brewer

Columns

Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger

Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield.

By Capitol Highlights

Texans’ right to free speech is under attack…again

Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must fight to protect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Citizens Participation Act.

Voter registration deadline nears for November election

Eligible Texans planning to vote in the November general election have until Oct. 7 to register, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds folks.

By Capitol Highlights

Obituaries

Nancy Rula

Graveside services for Nancy Pickett Rula will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Driver Cemetery near Teague. Brother Shane Winters will officiate.

Clara Evaughn Cox

Clara Evaughn Cox was born on Nove. 2, 1930, in Freestone to Bill Early and Emma Mae (Beasley) Bodine. She went home to her heavenly father on Sept. 17, 2024, at the age of 93.