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State offers no relief in county appraisal values

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:00am

Property owners in Freestone county, if they’ve checked their mailbox since Friday, have most likely received their annual statement of appraised property values from the Freestone Central Appraisal District. Facebook posts are trending blaming the appraisals for an increase in taxes during the COVID-19 crisis, but the chief appraiser says a closer look at the situation is especially warranted this year.

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Local home elevated to prevent further flooding

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:00am

An unbelievable sight can be seen driving down Mimosa Lane in Teague. Over the past two months, the home of Ricky and JoAnn Sims at 28 Mimosa Lane has been elevated 14 feet from its original benchmark, helping to prevent future flooding issues.

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THS senior Holmes looks to return with teaching credentials

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:00am

A member of the Teague High School 2020 senior class, Megan Holmes is excited to graduate and walk across the stage come May 29.

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Congratulations employees and teachers

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:00am

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Employee of the Month for April-Chris Skinner; Teacher of the Month for April-Julie Paris ; Employee of the Month for March-Kathy McSwane; and Teacher of the Month for March-Kristin Skinner. Photos contributed to the Teague Chronicle