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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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Alderman hire police officer, discuss off-duty police work

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

After an executive session at the City of Teague Aldermen meeting on Monday night, aldermen approved the employment of Jake Fitch as a police officer for the Teague Police Department.

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New scoreboards for Teague ISD

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

LEFT: Citizens State Bank has donated a new scoreboard for Lion Stadium. The scoreboard was put up this past week just in time for the upcoming graduation ceremony. “TISD is so thankful for the continued support of Citizens State Bank,” TISD Superintendent Chris Skinner said. Citizens State Bank has been open in Teague for 10 years. Citizens State Bank has over one billion dollars in assets and 10 locations across the state. Their main office is located in Buffalo, TX. Citizens State Bank in Teague can be reached by calling (254) 739-0500 or online at citizensstatebanktx.com. “Supporting our students in the communities that we serve is a big priority,” Teague’s Vice-President and Branch Manager Brett Myers said.”We are so thankful we were able to donate the new scoreboard for Lion Stadium.”