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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...
Add-Ons Accepted Thru July 26 for 2024 Livestock Show Sale
Livestock Show Add-ons: all the kids are now showing up on the online list!. You can add on through July 26 if you pay online. If you want to mail check then please email Rjlmwelch@gmail.com so the Freestone County Fair Board can add the add on!. Please have those emailed...
Meet Freestone County Republican Chair, Keith Turchi
“With the lead up to Independence Day, I encourage you to re-read the Declaration of Independence to reacquaint yourself with the genius of the Founders,” encourages Keith Turchi, the Freestone County Republican Chair. He believes this would be the first step in encouraging Republicans in the County to get...
Strides made with first ever Walk to End Alzheimer’s
, , , , , , The Bi-Stone Alzheimer’s Walk attracted about 140 people Saturday, June 22, and raised $11,000 for research, according to Tiffany Koslovsky, regional director for the Alzheimer’s Association office in Waco.“It was so amazing,” Koslovsky said. “It obviously was super-hot, but it was so wonderful that the community came out. I honestly found myself in tears a couple of times because it was so heartwarming to see everyone together.”The Alzheimer’s Association sponsors the Walk to End Alzheimer’s nationwide every year.The walk was the first such event in Limestone and Freestone Counties, and it took place at...
Freestone County Beauties Compete for Miss Teen Texas this Saturday
The Miss Teen Texas pageant will see many young ladies from Freestone County and surrounding areas this Saturday, June 29, 2024. Preliminary events will be held all week leading up to Saturday, with the Finals beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.
Freestone County Rodeo
Memphis Randall competes in the Poles competition during the Freestone County Youth Rodeo on Wednesday night. RIGHT: Cash Phillips carries the American Flag in the arena during the National Anthem prior to the Freestone County Youth Rodeo on Wednesday night.
Quilt Guild Meets Monday, July 1st
Freestone Quilt Guild will meet Monday, July 1st at First United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., they will gather to work on a Christmas Star Ornament project or UFO’s. Please bring Christmas projects you have done to show and your favorite ruler to tell the group about.
Turn to the Lord
MITCH’S CORNERNeedless to say, Katy and I slowed down a little bit this past week and rested some trying to recover from the great week at the Freestone County Fair. The Mexia Rodeo was held this past Thursday-Saturday.The 94th Annual Teague 4th of July Rodeo begins next Thursday, July 4, and continues through Saturday night, July 6. This is an amazing rodeo that Katy and I have both been…
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