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Teague: same hoops, new football district
Zack Linscomb didn’t think the odds were going to be in favor of the Teague and Fairfield football teams being placed in a different district from Groesbeck and Mexia. After all, Teague is 13 miles from Mexia and not too much farther from Groesbeck. Not to mention the Lions face the Goats and Blackcats in the Olympic or non-football sports. Yet, the UIL pulled a Jeff Bridges and went against all odds by doing just that. Linscomb, Teague’s head football coach, will guide his Lions through District 9-3A-Division I against Freestone County rival Fairfield, Crockett, Diboll, Huntington and Westwood. “We knew there was...
Teague ISD school board recognized
, , , The board room was decorated with banners and signs made by TISD students to recognize the Teague ISD school board on Tuesday evening, Jan. 23, for school board appreciation month. Board members also received small gifts of appreciation from campuses for all that they do for the district. The TISD school board consists of President Jeff Gonzales, Vice-President Debra Lawrence, Secretary Lovie Whyte, Trustee Brian Bowers, Trustee Vicki Dimiceli, Trustee Jason Hullum, and Trustee Justin Lee. TISD Superintendent Chris Skinner recognized Teresa Olvera as the Teacher of the Month, Calee Payne as the Employee of the Month, and Richard...
Faith Fellowship Celebrates One Year Anniversary
, , , It was a great day of worship and reflection Sunday as the church family of Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairfield celebrated their one-year anniversary. The theme ‘Scarlet Thread Through 2023’, presented by Brother Eddie Acord and Brother Lonnie Elliott, guided those in attendance through the journey the church family experienced beginning in January of 2023. “Everything that you see here, everything that we’ve accomplished began because of a single phone call asking the simple question ‘why can’t we just find somewhere to get together and meet?,’” Brother Eddie told the audience. From that original phone call, phone calls began...
Lions run past Buffalo, lose at Groesbeck
, It was a mixed bag of results for the Teague boys basketball team last week. The Lions ran past Buffalo, 56-28, on Jan. 23, but lost a 38-37 thriller at Groesbeck last Friday. Teague (8-11, 4-5) hosted Franklin on Tuesday. The Lions visit Mexia on Friday and host Elkhart on Tuesday. Both games are slated to tip off at 7:30 p.m. GROESBECK 38, TEAGUE 37 For three quarters, Teague held Groesbeck in check and enjoyed a 30-18 lead going into the final quarter. But the Goats outscored the Lions, 20-7, to rally for a 38-37 victory at Groesbeck. Nick Barrentine led the Lions with 15 points and eight steals. J’kybryen Harris (7 rebounds), Joshua Owens (8 points) and Jehmel Rice (6 points, 6 rebounds) also contributed. TEAGUE 56, BUFFALO 28 Brayden Leija scored 14 points to lead Teague past Buffalo, 56-28, on Jan. 23. Harris (8 points), Owens (6 points, 7 rebounds), Rice (8 points, 8 rebounds) and Clifford Coleman (5 points, 7 rebounds) also contributed.
FCRTA to host legislative forum
Freestone County Retired Teachers Association will be hosting its 4th Annual Legislative Forum. It will be held in the Fairfield High School Cafeteria on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 5:30 p.m. There will be no food this year. Invitations to participate are being sent to all candidates on both the Republican and Democrat Primary ballots that are running for US Senate, US House District 17 and 6, state, and local offices representing Fairfield and Freestone County. All attendees will enter in the southwestern double doors adjacent to the tennis courts. Everyone entering will go through the metal detector. Nothing political can come into the school nor be handed out on school property. If you are a candidate on the Freestone County Primary Ballot and have not received an invitation by email or a call, please contact Alicia Smith. Please send your campaign email and an invitation with information will be sent back to you. Contact Alicia Smith for more information at als75840@yahoo.com or 903-388-0950.
Lady Lions lose at Groesbeck, roar past Buffalo
, Last week proved to be oneIt’s coming down to the wire for the Teague girls basketball team. The Lady Lions need to finish one game better than Groesbeck (13-10, 5-6 in District 20-3A) to clinch the fourth place playoff spot. Teague (16-13, 5-6 in 20-3A) was swept by the Lady Goats, but with wins at Mexia (13-13, 7-4 in 20-3A) on Friday and at home against Elkhart (13-14, 4-7 in 20-3A), the Lady Lions could even get into the third-place spot if Mexia also loses to Buffalo on Tuesday and Groesbeck loses either at Westwood on Friday and at home...
Trevino crowned Miss Tri-County
, , , Gabriella Trevino, a junior at Teague High School, was crowned Miss Tri-County on Saturday evening, Jan. 27, at the Miss Tri-County Pageant held at the Cowboy Heritage Church between Teague and Fairfied. Eight other youngsters grabbed Miss Tri-County titles throughout the day as well. Contestants were from Freestone, Limestone, and Leon Counties. Trevino defeated Brianna Latray in the Miss division. Lexi Goodson of Dew was crowned Teen Miss Tri-County. Haley Brown was named the Teen Miss Tri-County First Runner-up. Also competing in the division were Kinslee Holcomb, Ally Farmer, Kayden Holcomb, and Makenzi Willard. Kayden Holcomb was voted Miss Congeniality for...
Lady Lions lose at Fairfield, sneak past Westwood
, , Last week proved to be one of mixed results for the Teague girls basketball team. The Lady Lions suffered a 64-31 setback at Fairfield on Jan. 17, and returned home last Friday to edge Westwood, 37-36. Teague (15-12, 4-5 in District 20-3A) hosted Buffalo Tuesday night. The Lady Lions visit Groesbeck on Friday and host Franklin on Tuesday. Both games are scheduled to tip off at 6:15 p.m. TEAGUE 37, WESTWOOD 36 Bethanah Owens recorded her eighth double- double in the last 11 games as Teague held off Westwood, 37-36. Owens had 10 points and 12 rebounds as well as a teamhigh four steals. A’shaiya Jones recorded 7 points as well. Adyson Beaird (5 points, 6 rebounds) and Payton Bond (6 points, 5 rebounds) also contributed. FAIRFIELD 64, TEAGUE 31 An 18-2 first-quarter deficit proved to be too much for the Lady Lions in a 64-31 loss at Fairfield. Teague also trailed 36-12 at halftime and 51-19 at the end of the third quarter. Owens (15 points, 9 rebounds) led the way for the Lady Lions. Jones (9 points), Bond (3 points, 6 rebounds) and Jayci Phillips (7 rebounds) also contributed.
TPD officer involved in head-on
An officer from the Teague Police Department was able to walk away from a head-on collision. The officer was involved in the collision early Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 84 in between Teague and Fairfield. The accident is currently under the investigation of the Texas Department of Public Safety. At approximately 4:45 a.m. Sunday, a TPD patrol unit was traveling eastbound on U.S. 84 when it collided with a westbound Honda CRV. DPS, Fairfield Police Department, Freestone County Sheriff’s Office, Teague VFD, Dew VFD and Fairfield EMS responded and assisted with the accident. The TPD officer involved in the accident was taken to an area hospital and was treated and released later on Sunday. The driver of the CRV was taken to an area hospital and was in critical condition, but was upgraded as of Tuesday.
Man arrested on five felony charges in teague
On Wednesday, Jan. 17, FCSO Deputy Leatherman attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in Teague. Instead of pulling over, the male driver of the vehicle decided to flee from the Deputy in his vehicle. The driver fled and eventually pulled into a driveway where he then jumped out of the vehicle and led Leatherman on a short foot pursuit before he was taken into custody. “Not a good combination when you’re not fleet of thought nor fleet of foot... meaning you can’t run away from your bad decisions,” Freestone County Sheriff Jeremy Shipley said. The male subject was then patted...
Lions lose contests to Fairfield, Westwood
, Last week was tough for the Teague boys basketball team. The Lions suffered a pair of double-digit losses. Teague (7-10, 3-4 in District 20-3A) suffered losses at Fairfield, 75-44, and at home against Westwood, 72-50. The Lions hosted Buffalo on Tuesday. They visit Groesbeck at 7:30 p.m. Friday and host Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. WESTWOOD 72, TEAGUE 50 A 17-point night from J’kybryen Harris wasn’t enough for Teague in a 72-50 loss last Friday in Teague. Joshua Owens (13 points, 5 rebounds) also contributed. FAIRFIELD 75, TEAGUE 44 A near double-double for Jehmel Rice wasn’t enough for the Lions in a 75-44 loss at Fairfield on Jan. 17. Rice had 12 points and nine rebounds as well as five assists. Brayden Leija (10 points) also had double figures in scoring. Clifford Coleman (6 points) and Tylin Randle (6 points, 9 rebounds) also contributed.
Primary election prep is underway
, , Freestone County Commissioners began preparations for the March 5 political primaries, addressing several issues brought up by Elections Administrator Reneé McBay. They took this action at their Jan. 17 meeting, when they also were informed the new EMS Unit had arrived, continued discussing options for the locations of several county departments, accepted payment from Oncor for road damages; and made other decisions concerning the county’s finances and well-being. As for the elections, Mc-Bay noted that early voting runs from Feb. 20 to March 1. A complete list of voting locations and times for both early voting and Election Day will be...
Mayor refuses to resign; limitations set
, Things got heated at the City of Teague Board of Aldermen meeting on Friday night, Jan. 19, as Mayor David Huffman was asked to resign, but refused to do so. However, the board did set some limitations on Huffman. The board of aldermen also made the City Secretary and City Administrator positions fulltime and set a salary range for both positions. All board members were present except for Alderman Place 1 Garlan Steed. Alderman Place 5 Timothy Campbell read the following letter at the beginning of the meeting “Mayor Huffman, did you sign a new contract with the city’s trash...
Bulls Eye
, , Eye The Freestone County 4-H Archery Club hosted its first 3D Shoot on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Case Robinson Memorial Range in Fairfield. More than 50 archers competed in age classes - Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Adults. Archers competing were from Freestone County as well as 12 other counties. “It really was a great turnout for what we thought was going to be really cold temperatures and deter people from coming,” Jerry Bonds said. “With the help of all the amazing volunteers and sponsors it went very smoothly.” The archers went through 25 targets to earn points throughout the shoot in order to win prizes. According to Bonds, nine years ago, it was a dream to have a range here in Freestone County. About four years ago, George Robinson donated some acreage for the Freestone County Shooting Sports to use in remembrance of his son, Case Robinson. This became the Freestone County Case Robinson Memorial Range. “Thanks to everyone that had a part in making the first ever Freestone County 4-H Outdoor 3D Archery Shoot a success,” Bonds said.
Lady Lions snap 5 game losing streak
Losing a leading scorer and assists maker can leave a damper on a team. That’s the situation that the Teague girls basketball team is in after losing senior point guard Jolee Haley to injury for the season. Last Friday, however, things started to come together for the Lady Lions. Teague (14-11, 3-4 in District 20-3A) dominated on the boards in a 3629 victory at Elkhart. As a team, Teague grabbed 51 rebounds - 26 offensive, 25 defensive - and recorded 13 steals. Teague’s defensive effort made up for a 5-for-27 night at the free-throw line. The Lady Lions also received 75% of their...
Winter storm closes schools
, , , All four Freestone County schools, Dew ISD, Fairfield ISD, Teague ISD, and Wortham ISD, closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to the inclement and deteriorating weather conditions from the winter storm that hit on Saturday night, Jan. 13. Faith Academy of Freestone also closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16. All the schools were closed on Monday, Jan. 15, due to a scheduled holiday for MLK Day. Businesses within Freestone County also closed or had a delay opening on Monday and Tuesday as well. The Fairfield and Teague basketball games scheduled for Tuesday night, Jan. 16, were moved to Wednesday night,...
Dallas Symphony duo to play in Streetman
The Schleuning/Pegis Duo is coming to Freestone County. Comprised of two virtuoso members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, violinist Maria Schleuning and cellist Jolyon Pegis, the Duo has been specializing in both contemporary and classical double concerti since 2003. Their repertoire also includes commissioned works by American composer David Amram and New Zealand composer Grant Cooper. Performances have taken place in venues throughout the United States, with orchestras in Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Montana and Texas. Described as a “dream team,” Schleuning and Pegis are dedicated educators whose engagements often include masterclasses and lecture/ demonstrations. Trinity Star Arts Council is proud to present the Duo in concert on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 2:30 p.m. at Lakeside United Methodist Church in Streetman. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
Lions fall against Mexia, edge Elkhart
After a pair of lopsided losses, the Teague boys basketball team needed to get back on the winning track. They did just that last Friday. Three different players had double-digit scoring totals and a fourth was one point shy of two figures as the Lions escaped from Elkhart with a 59-57 victory. Teague (7-8, 3-2 in District 20-3A) had big nights from Brayden Leija (18 points), Tylin Randle (10 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals), Jehmel Rice (9 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals) and Clifford Coleman (12 points, 4 assists, 3 steals). As a team, the Lions pulled down 46 rebounds. Teague...
Commish mulls courthouse security needs
, Freestone County Commissioners discussed the problem of insufficient security at the courthouse and came up with some possible ways to solve the problem. The court held this discussion at its Wednesday, Jan. 3 meeting, when they also further discussed possible changes to locations of certain county offices, released a company from a road use agreement, amended new subdivision regulations; and made other decisions regarding the county’s finances and well-being. As for courthouse security, currently Larry Jones performs courthouse security with backup from Deputy Rick Howerton. When Jones is absent, however, due to being sick or out on personal business, sometimes Howerton...
Lady Lions regrouping after player injury
times. The Teague girls basketball team is dealing with an injury of its own. Senior point guard Jolee Haley learned during Christmas break that she tore her ACL and as a result, is out for the rest of the season. “It’s unfortunate, especially for a senior, but we have other girls that have to step up,” Teague coach Lawrence Gullette said. “I’m glad that we found out exactly what it was to help preserve her health. She’ll have some opportunities to play at the next level.” The Lady Lions have struggled in Haley’s absence with losses in five of their last six...
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