CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
Thu, 01/16/2025 - 12:00am
New virus known as HMPV a threat
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Arctic front hits to begin 2025
Sat, 01/11/2025 - 12:00am
An arctic front hit on Sunday, Jan. 5, and lasted throughout the week. After a short downpour on Sunday morning, temperatures began to drop throughout the day. Wind gusts throughout the day hovered around 20 mph with some gusts closer to 30 mph.
Road closure on FM 80
Sat, 01/11/2025 - 12:00am
FM 80 closed on Monday, Jan. 6, at Sanders Creek and South Fork Sanders Creek to allow for the removal of existing bridges and the construction of new bridges at each location. This closure is anticipated to last through December 2025.
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
Sat, 01/11/2025 - 12:00am
The Dew Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant that will strengthen its abilities to fight fires, to which the county will contribute an additional amount and the Department will add even more of its own funding.
Court OKs abatements for solar operations
Thu, 01/02/2025 - 12:00am
Freestone County commissioners approved two new tax abatement agreements for solar facilities and made changes to two others, including splitting one into two. Those decisions were made during the court’s Dec. 18 meeting.