News

ʻCommitment to Excellenceʼ

Hundreds of family members, friends, coworkers and Bi-Stone athletes past and present attended a Celebration of Life ceremony for Norman Christopher Parks, 47, on Tuesday, Aug.

By RICHARD NELSON

Meggs enjoying real estate

Misti Meggs is continuing her climb up the corporate ladder in real estate.

By Mimi Brown

Mims makes move to Navarro’s Mexia campus

Teague native Christina Mims has been named campus dean for the Navarro College campus in Mexia.

Sports

Lady Lions outlast Shiro in home-opener

The Teague Lady Lions got stronger as their first home match wore on Tuesday night, and, after dropping the first game, came through with a 4-1 victory over Anderson-Shiro, 22-25, 27-25, 25- 17, 25

By RICHARD NELSON

QB Club has another successful golf tourney with 95 players

The Teague QB Club held its annual benefit golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 5, at Tri-County Golf Club at the Vineyards.

Making plays!

THE TEAGUE LIONS are looking good as they are finishing up their second week of practice. The Lions host Robinson for a scrimmage at 9 a.m. Saturday.

 

Columns

Only partial victory?

I’m going to pull another story from the annals of the book of Second Kings in the Old Testament, a story that you probably have never heard of before, or at least not much if any at all.

By Brother Mark Munson

Ask Rusty: WEP -- Windfall Elimination Provision

Dear Rusty: During my fi rst career, which lasted about 25 years, I worked for companies that withheld Social Security FICA taxes from my income.

By Russell Gloor

Chronicle staff to deliver news and improved product to you

So, I’m nearing the end of my third week in Freestone County. There’s been a signifi cant learning curve and I’m still on the uphill side.

By Richard Nelson, Publisher

Obituaries

Kathryn C. (Kathy) Jones

Kathryn C. (Kathy) Jones, 59, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017, in Waco. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Capps Memorial Chapel with Rev.

William Clifford Land

William Clifford Land, 78, passed away at his residence near Buffalo on Saturday, August 12, 2017. No public services are planned.

Norman Christopher Parks

Norman Christopher Parks traveled peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 47.

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