Chamber Member of the Month: FreeCo Area Go Texan Scholarship Committee

Chamber Member of the Month: FreeCo Area Go Texan Scholarship Committee

CELEBRATING AS MAY Member of the Month for Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is the Freestone County Go Texan Scholarship Committee who provides scholarships for students of Freestone County. They are also involved in the community by donating to other local nonprofits, lending a helping hand to a family in need, and adding on $9,000.00 to the seniors that participated in the local livestock sale. (Courtesy Photo)

CHAMBER BRISKET COOKOFF COMPETITION

By: Warren Muhammad On a perfect Saturday afternoon in Houston’s historic Acres Home neighborhood, the air was thick with the scent of hickory, red oak, and pecan wood smoke. The energy was palpable as the cookers waited with anxious anticipation. Beginning at mid- night on April 18th, each competition team began preparing their brisket and to smoke it overnight to be ready for the judging that would take place just over 12 hours later. This y…