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Teague, Texas Named Lightning Capital of the U.S.

Teague · Teague

Teague, Texas Named Lightning Capital of the U.S.

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According to Vaisala Xweather’s (a global technology company) annual report, Teague, Texas was named the lightning capital of the United States with approximately 1,903 strikes per square mile in 2024. Coming in second was Orlando, Florida with 1,072 strikes per square mile. Texas dominated the report, with 40.4 million lightning strikes in 2024, which was more than the next three states combined. The report states that increased activity was ti…See the Story

Fairfield Police Reports – Jan. 6-12, 2025

Fairfield, Texas · Fairfield

Fairfield Police Reports – Jan. 6-12, 2025

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by Chief of Police David Utsey Monday, Jan. 6th 10:30 AM-Officer Mills on report of suspicious vehicle. 10:05 PM-Officer Tinsley to meet a complainant. Tuesday, Jan. 7th 8:45 AM-Officer Mills on dogs in cold with no shelter. Wednesday, Jan. 8th 12:30 PM-Officer Beaver on report of alarm going off. 5:00 PM-Officer Beaver and Scarrow on report of run away, located and took back home. 5:35 PM-Officer Beaver on report of suspicious person in store. …See the Story

Auction Brings in $56,700 at 3rd Annual Youth Commercial Heifer Contest

Freestone County · Freestone County

Auction Brings in $56,700 at 3rd Annual Youth Commercial Heifer Contest

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The Third Annual Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest was held Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Freestone County Fairgrounds. EARNING THE TITLE OF Grand Champion is Grace Smith of Teague FFA, and winning Reserve Champion is Ivy Wren of Fairfield 4-H, both who competed in the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest held January 11th. Congratulations ladies! (Courtesy Photo) This contest’s goal is to mimic a r…See the Story

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