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Hill, Kirgan re-elected by Fairfield voters

Fairfield voters gave Mayor Roy Hill another term as mayor on Saturday, his fifth term since first taking over the number one spot in 2004. Hill received 197 votes, or 58.1 percent, to 142, or 41.9 percent, for challenger Luke Ward Jr. More...

Fairfield success in UIL noted by school board

By APRIL WALKER
Staff Writer

Fairfield High School students have been given special recognition by the Fairfield Board of Trustees for their achievement in extracurricular academic, athletic and musical competition as part of the University Interscholastic League (UIL). More...

News

Stick Horse events at county fair

Once again it's time for the Freestone County Fair and Rodeo. The Stick Horse Barrel Racing and Stick Horse Bull Riding events will take place on Monday night, following the parade, at the Ike Carden Pavilion. More...

Key election dates for 2012

May 29 - Primnary elections June 16 - The deadline to mail military and overseas ballots for the runoff election. July 2 - Voter registration deadline for the runoff election. July 23-27 - The early voting period for the runoff election. More...

Electronic grave yard...

FHS students Zane Robinson and Stephen King, along with teacher Nicole Crawford (middle), take in some of the 20 pallets of electronics they collected Friday to go into recycling. More...

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Sports

Wortham ousted from baseball playoffs

The Wortham Bulldogs had their hearts broken by Trenton in the Class 1-A Baseball playoffs this past weekend. Trenton took the best of three series with a doublheader sweep, 6-5 and 3-2. But it was a very successful season for the team. More...

Is the sky the limit?

Roberson, Adams capture silver, bronze at state championships
By MICHAEL DILLIN
The Fairfield Recorder

Jay Roberson and Tyler Adams vaulted and jumped their way into Fairfield High School Track and Field history by winning silver and bronze medals at the Texas High School Championships in Austin this past weekend. More...

FHS Sports Banquet tonight

Fairfield High School will host the Athletic Sports Banquet at the Elementary Cafeteria tonight (Thursday, May 17). Tickets are $10. That will get you in the door, plus you’ll be feted to an excellent dinner. More...

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Columns

THIS WAS THEN

From the Files of The Fairfield Recorder

May 20 1937 Just a Little Smile Too Many Varieties-The case before the court had been going on for many days and concerned a claim that involved wearisome technicalities. Things were not improved when the counsel made a speech of unnecessary length. More...

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Obituaries

Charles K. Allen

(1940-2012)

Charles K. Allen, 72, of Teague, died Saturday, May 12, in Mexia. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at the outdoor tabernacle of Dew Cemetery. Interment will be in the Harrison Chapel Cemetery between Lanely and Dew. More...

Wilson Winford Henry

(1932-2012)

Wilson Winford Henry, 79, was born November 22, 1932 in Freestone County, Texas to Ezekial Henry and Stacia Manning Henry. More...

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An upside down world? Get over it...

Fairfield High School’s Jay Roberson vaults 15 feet, 6 inches, to capture the silver medal at the State Championships for Track & Field in Austin last weekend. More...

25-year-old stabbed to death near Lanely

A Houston man temporarily staying in Freestone County was found stabbed to death last Thursday outside the home in which he was living. It is the first murder in the county of 2012. More...

Calendar

Community Calendar

Wednesday-Friday, May 15-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. - Early voting for the General Primary Election for Democrats and Republicans will be held at the Freestone County Courthouse Annex II, on 440 E. Main St. in Fairfield. More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

WEEK OF MONDAYMay 7, 2012 More...

Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff's Report Number 593
by Ralph Billings

Deputies to local Motel as backup for possible Domestic Violence. Also to report of people fighting on FCR-231. Deputies McGowan and Robertson to problems on FM-489, unwanted visitor with very much unwanted obscene language. More...

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Education

Wortham Jr. High Science Fair...

Wortham Junior High School’s Trinity Shivers is seen here with her Science Fair project. She finished in fourth place among 8th graders. More...

Wortham voters elect 3 to council, 2 to WISD

Only 12 votes separated four candidates who were running for three spots on the Wortham City Council. Trey Hall, Rodney Price and Kelly Calame prevailed and will be on the council. More...

Manning graduates Magna Cum Laude

On May 5, 2012 Alfraid Manning graduated from Huston-Tillotson University (Magna Cum Laude), in Austin with a BA in Accounting. More...

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