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Inmate found dead at FC jail
Freestone County Sheriff Office and Emergency Medical Services responded Sunday night, Aug. 11, to an unresponsive inmate in the Freestone County jail. The person was found deceased and Sheriff Jeremy Shipley requested the Department of Public Safety-Texas Rangers Division, to investigate. Family members of the deceased have been contacted. This is an ongoing investigation at this time with the Texas Rangers. Upon the completion of this investigation, further details will be released. Attempted murder The Freestone County Sheriff Office responded to a shooting Friday, Aug. 9, in the Streetman area with injuries sustained to the victim. FCSO Deputies Aultman and Leatherman responded to the location...
Texas Central Railroad owes back taxes
The high-speed rail company, Texas Central Railroad, owes Limestone and Freestone Counties a total of $42,245.61 in delinquent taxes and fees, according to Texans Against High-Speed Rail. The Bistone counties are two of 10 Texas counties in the path of the proposed high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston owed a total of $956, 682.61 in taxes from 2023, along with penalties and attorney fees, according to a TAHSR press release. The money is owed to counties, emergency services districts and school districts in which the company owns property. Limestone County is owed $18,120.09, and Freestone is owed $24,125.52. The taxes were due...
Freestone commissioners to interview for interim treasurer
By Roxanne Thompson Fairfield Recorder Freestone County Commissioners held a short meeting on Monday morning, Aug. 12, making two decisions before going into executive session. The purpose of the executive session was to determine four finalists to interview on Wednesday for replacing retiring treasurer Jeannie Keeney. When the court members returned to regular session, they agreed to interview on Wednesday the four finalists for replacing Keeney before making a final decision. Apart from determining the four finalists, the court made two other decisions: first to keep the burn ban off. Second, the commissioners agreed to reconsider and then accept a bid on a 1996 Ford pickup with a welding bed for the Precinct 1 Road and Bridge Department. The court had rejected the bid at a previous meeting.
Area Lakes Fishing Report
SLOW. Water normal stain; 87 degrees; 0.34 feet above pool. Bass have been slow and scattered. Best options are outside grass lines on windy banks. Jigs and shaky-head worms are working, but you will need to cover a lot of water. Some bass are schooling. Crappie are slow as well. The night bite on deep brush with minnows is the most consistent pattern. Report by Jim Brack, Athens Guide Service. Cedar Creek – EXCELLENT. slightly stained; 87 degrees; 0.47 feet below pool. Hybrids and white bass are good early in the morning at daylight on midlake points and drop offs along...
Cothran retires after almost 3 decades at Teague ISD
After 28 years with Teague ISD, Accounts Payable Specialist Pat Cothran has retired. A retirement party was held for Cothran on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 7. Cothran said her tenure at Teague ISD has been so rewarding. “I’ve loved my job and my work family,” Cothran said. “I was raised in Teague and my parents had a grocery store so the people of Teague have always been a big part of my life.” Cothran says she plans on enjoying the next chapter of her life. According to Teague ISD Superintendent Chris Skinner, it’s challenging to find a starting point to address what Cothran has meant...
County Treasurer Keeney resigns
, , County Treasurer Jeannie Keeney proffered her resignation to the Freestone County Commissioners Court, effective Aug. 3, since she will accompany her husband to his new job location in South Texas. Her resignation is effective Aug. 3, but she said she wanted to give the commissioners plenty of time to hire her replacement. “I have appreciated the opportunity to work with the citizens of Freestone County,” Keeney told the court at its July 10 meeting. “My husband got a job transfer so we are going to be moving to South Texas,” she continued. “This was a decision that was very hard for...
Winning lottery ticket sold in Teague
A winning ticket for the Texas Two Step drawing on Thursday, July 18, was sold in Teague for a $1.2 million jackpot prize. The winning ticket was sold at Brookshire Brothers. There were three winning tickets sold. The winning tickets were also sold in Tyler and Liberty. The winning ticket in Liberty was sold at Fillis, while the winning ticket in Tyler was sold at Speedy Express. The three winners will have to split the prize. The winning numbers were 12, 14, 16, 22 and the bonus ball 13. Texas Two Step provides various ways to win in addition to the jackpot. * Match red ball, win $5. * Match red ball and one white ball, win $7. * Match red ball and two white balls or three white balls, win $20. * Match red ball and three white balls, win $50. * Match four white balls, win $1,500.
FC Commish moves forward with financial decisions, insurance bids
Freestone County Commissioners awarded the bid on county management software to a company called Local Government Solutions. The commissioners made that decision at their July 17 meeting, when they also opened bids on county medical insurance; agreed to buy a brush cutter for a little over a quarter of a million dollars; agreed to buy security cameras for the new Tax Office; and made other decisions about the county’s funds and well-being. As for the county management software, the county had previously received bids from two companies on the matter: one from LGS and the other from I-Docket. Dane McBroom, the county’s...
Commissioners learn rules to qualify for FEMA reimbursement
Freestone County Emergency Management Coordinator Leonard Smith briefed the county court members at their June 27 meeting on the status of the county’s emergency declaration for the extended extreme rain period that ran from April 26 to June 5. “FEMA will cover 75 percent; we have to cover 25 percent,’’ Smith told the court. “However, that 25 percent isn’t us monetarily putting anything out per se. So we can use donated resources, such as volunteer hours, equipment, food, materials, things that were donated possibly to us to help get things cleaned up. We can deduct that 25 percent off of that...
PCHAS has Bi-Stone resource center
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services’ Growing Together program is thrilled to announce the opening of the Bistone Family Resource Center. In 2024, the Healthy Outcomes through Prevention & Early Support (HOPES) initiative will collaborate with Growing Together to provide essential prevention programs in Limestone and Freestone counties, areas with a higher risk of maltreatment. Services Offered at the Bistone Family Resource Center The Bistone Family Resource Center provides comprehensive services to support families: - Case management and benefits enrollment/navigation - Diaper and formula pantry - Basic needs assistance - Computer lab and printers - Sensory playroom - Parenting education classes - Weekly...
Let’s Travel group visits Montana and Canada
, Members of Let’s Travel began the Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park tour in Calgary, AB, Canada. The tour began on June 30 and ended July 6 and afforded the travelers many adventures. Each day began with breakfast at our host hotel and was followed by one adventure after another. The first group visit was to such a special center at “Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.” The wonderful guide who explained the history of this area is a member of the Blackfoot tribe. He was such a wealth of information explaining the importance of the area and the responsibility of the men...
Maggard honored for more than six decades of service to the Teague 4th of July Rodeo
Jerry Maggard was honored on Saturday night, July 6, at the 94th Annual Teague 4th of July Rodeo for serving the Teague Rodeo for more than 60 years. Maggard began coming to the Teague Rodeo with his family as a child. Later on, he became involved, helping out alongside Leslie and Doris Welch. “He has seen this arena transformed from wooden fences to pipe pens. He and his wife Cissy were here during the construction of the old concrete bleachers,” Teague Rodeo President Brandon Whitaker said. “He has been here as we expanded to add team roping boxes and these grandstands we use...
Troy Burns Family to perform at FFBC Sunday
A well-known touring gospel group will be performing at a local church this weekend with plenty of southern gospel music to enjoy. The ‘Troy Burns Family’ will be at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairfield this coming Sunday, July 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. and will be free to the public. Troy Burns (Bryson City, NC.) was one of the founding members of the Inspirations in 1964. Starting at the young age of only 13, Troy performed and was a vital member of the group for more than 30 years. For the past 50 years his name and voice have been sought after by...
County may purchase security cameras for new Tax Office
, , Freestone County commissioners met July 3 and discussed purchasing security cameras for the new Tax Office. Dan Cerroni, an account executive with a company called Verkada, gave a presentation on the Verkada security camera system to be used for the new tax office, and possibly to be used in other areas of the county later; and the price of the system. Ninety-five percent of their issues are resolved remotely, Cerroni said, and the company responds by phone within 30 seconds. Support is included in the price. There are two prices, the hardware cost, which has a 10-year warranty, and...
City names July 13 Ryan Sartor Day
, , The City of Teague is honoring a hero on Saturday. Mayor James Monks signed a proclamation naming July 13 “Ryan Sartor Day.” Sartor, a Teague native and Teague High School graduate, was an 18-year Army Veteran who was killed in the line of duty on July 13, 2019. Sartor was a Major Sergeant in A Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Ft. Collins, Colorado and made the ultimate sacrifice in Faryab Province, Afghanistan five years ago. Sartor joined the Army in June 2001 and began his Military journey as an infantryman in the...
TISD preparing for upcoming school year
The Teague ISD school board met on Tuesday, June 25, to continue preparing for the upcoming school year this fall. All board members were present except for Brian Bowers. Administrators reported that summer school and boot camps were coming to an end and that they were trying to get all of their positions filled for the upcoming school year. Director of Operations Craig Carpenter resigned as well so TISD is looking for someone to take over that position. The board approved paying the current bills totaling $456,449.85. The 2024-25 budget was approved as well after a five-minute public hearing was held. A 3% raise was...
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
, Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. The girls stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson all week. The nine contestants competed in private interview, health and fitness, talent, evening gown, and onstage conversation. “As a small-town girl that has watched the Miss Texas competition her entire life as well as attending the past seven years, you could never have convinced me that I would one day...
Teague’s only pharmacy closes its doors
, A longtime business in Teague closed its doors last Friday. Pharmacy Plus, originally Teague City Drug, ceased operation after more than 80 years in business last week. Store owner and operator Tommy Neale said that business has suffered in recent years. “The business has been in decline for several years,” Neale said. “We were also unable to get some third-party contracts that we badly needed. The third-party contracts with the two biggest employers in Teague - BNSF Railroad and Teague ISD - were denied. We lost a lot of business after that. Third-party reimbursements have fallen to such a low level...
Commissioners hear complaint about drag races near Cotton Gin
, , During the public comments portion of the Freestone County Commissioners Court’s June 20 meeting, county resident William Shelton spoke about a piece of property in Cotton Gin that was recently purchased by Texas House of Power, a company that hosts large-scale drag racing events. In the last 30 days, the company has hosted two of these events, Shelton said, with attendance approaching a thousand people each time. The infrastructure in Cotton Gin can’t support that kind of event, Shelton said. The citizens of Cotton Gin have concerns that center around three principal areas, Shelton said: public safety, public health and public...
94th Annual 4th of July Rodeo July 4-6
The 94th Annual Teague 4th of July Rodeo will take place Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6, with rodeo performances beginning at 8 p.m. each night. Adult tickets (12 and over) are $10. Kids 12 and under get in for free courtesy of Mike Terry. Kids must pick up a ticket from 3W Truck Beds, Deja Vu, Citizens State Bank, Freestone Credit Union, or Prosperity Bank in Teague or Mike Terry Dealership in Mexia. “The heritage of the Teague Rodeo is really special. Generations upon generations have attended this rodeo and have many stories to tell. It is just three very special...
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