Ground News

Unbiased News Awaits.

Freestone County image

News about Freestone County

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Freestone County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 120stories have been published about Freestone County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Untracked bias

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Top Freestone County News

2025 Freestone County Livestock Show Results

Freestone County · Freestone County

2025 Freestone County Livestock Show Results

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BREEDING –HEIFER Grand Champion (at top) – Peyton Johnson Reserve Champion – Jaycie Phillips Senior Grand Champion Showmanship – Jaycie Phillips Senior Reserve Champion Showmanship – Kameryn Thompson Junior Grand Champion Showmanship – Peyton Johnson Junior Reserve Champion Showmanship – Carson Mathison American Heifer Champion – Jaycie Phillips British Heifer Champion – Sophie Craig Exotic Heifer Champion – Peyton Johnson Non-Registered Heife…Read Article

Meet Teague’s New EMS Director

Innovation · Teague

Meet Teague’s New EMS Director

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Teague Hospital District’s EMS welcomes Catlin Samuels as the new EMS Director! With more than a decade of experience in emergency medical services and a proven track record of leadership, innovation, and dedication to community care, Samuels brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team. Samuels has served in various roles, including Assistant Director with Limestone Medical Center EMS, Shift Captain, and is the current Assistant Fire Ch…Read Article

New Miss Freestone County Crowned

Freestone County · Freestone County

New Miss Freestone County Crowned

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

KNEELING FOR HER CROWN is 2025 Miss Freestone County – Allison Grant. Passing on the title is 2024 Miss Freestone County – Madison Newhouse. PreTeen Harper Easter – Winner Brooke Fisk – 1st Runner-up Lillian Moore – 2nd Runner-up Ayleah Duarte – 3rd Runner-up Kinsley White – Sponsorship Winner Also Competing – Kailey Merenda, Natalie Growden Teen Cori Grant – Winner ($750 Scholarship) Lexi Goodson – 1st Runner-up ($500 Scholarship) Cadence W…Read Article

Fairfield Police Report – June 16-22, 2025

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

This vehicle and driver was stopped by Fairfield Police officers on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025 at approximately 7:30 a.m. in front of Rob’s Food Store at the corner of Highway 84 (Commerce) and Hall Street. (Photo by Natalia V. Marsters) by Chief of Police David Utsey Monday, June 16th 8:43 AM-Cpl. Scarrow to meet a complainant over being threatened. 9:22 AM-Cpl. Scarrow to meet a complainant wanting to file assault charges. 10:00 AM-Cpl…Fairfield, Texas · Fairfield Read Article

Reinvestment Zone Approved by County for Freestone Solar LLC

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Freestone County Commissioners approved another Reinvestment Zone during the Wednesday, June 18, 2025, meeting. The proposed designation of certain property in unincorporated Freestone County as a Reinvestment Zone under Subchapter C, Chapter 312 of the Texas Property Tax Code would allow for tax abatement agreements to be entered into by the County with owners of the property within the Reinvestment Zone. This zone was unanimously approved as Z…Freestone County · Freestone County Read Article

Traditional Tea at Fairfield is Miss Texas’ Last Stop Before Passing on the Crown

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Miss Texas congratulates the newly crowned Miss Freestone County – Allison Grant, Miss Teen Freestone County – Cori Grant, and Miss Pre-Teen Freestone County – Harper Easter. Young ladies enjoy crafts and refreshments with Miss Texas – Annette Addo-Yobo on the grounds of the Moody-Bradley House. The special event is hosted each year by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. (Photos by Natalia V. Marsters) Miss Texas 2024 Annette Addo-Yobo was the emcee…Fairfield, Texas · Fairfield Read Article

Conflict at City of Streetman Meeting

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The City of Streetman citizens and Board of Commissioners have concerns about how several issues are currently being handled and the behavior of certain City and County officials, as was evident at the last City Council meeting, held Monday, June 16, 2025. Emotions ran high, chaos ensued, and police even escorted one citizen from City Hall. The ‘Times’ attended this meeting and is currently working on obtaining information from all sides of this…Streetman · Streetman Read Article

2025 Ag Mechanics Show Results

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Twenty-two entries were judged in this year’s Ag Mechanics Show, held Monday, June 16, 2025. Projects were exhibited by members of area FFAs and 4-H clubs. SENIOR The Fairfield FFA Truck Bed team (at top) drove away with the Grand Champion for Division I – Senior. Congratulations to Adan Espinoza and Cade Nelson for their hard work. Taking overall Reserve Champion for Division I – Senior for their 28 ft. Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer was the Teagu…Teague · Teague Read Article

Indictments Handed Down in March Drive-By Shooting Incident

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Clyde ‘CJ’ Washington, Jr., the man arrested and charged for the drive-by shooting on South Bateman Street on March 18, 2025, was indicted by the Grand Jury on May 28, 2025. Washington’s indictment includes two Felony 1 – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Paralysis, and one Felony 2 – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. In Texas, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon can be charged as a first or second-degree felony, with the severi…Grand Jury · Freestone County Read Article

Congrats to The ‘Times’ Staff

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Thoughts from the Editor Congrats to the Freestone County Times staff for placing in this year’s Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by Texas Press Association. The newspaper was awarded 3rd place in advertising, and 4th place in both Editorials and Sports Coverage. “Fluid thought” and “clear voice” were the comments on two submitted editorials. Our favorite comments from the judges came from the Sports Coverage category. “Lots to like — lots …Freestone County · Freestone County Read Article

Sign Up Early for Teague’s Christmas in the Park

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Open the article to view the coverage from freestonecountytimesonline.comTeague · Teague Read Article

Breaking News Topics Related to Freestone County