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FREESTONE COUNTY ELECTED officials were officially sworn in for new terms Friday. More...

Chamber elects new officers

To serve during 2009 . . .

Fairfield chamber of commerce directors elected Gail Farish as president and Mary Small as first vice president to lead the organization in 2009. Election of officers was held at the chamber board meeting last week. More...

News

County drug testing may not meet legal standard

For current employees, elected officials . . .

As Freestone county commissioners reviewed the county's employee manual on Monday they voted to establish random drug-testing for all current county employees, including elected officials, which has been the subject of frequent litigation in federa More...

Free business workshop offered

Fairfield Industrial Development Corporation teams up with Navarro College to offer a free workshop on how to start a small business. The workshop is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Fairfield Civic Center in W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds. More...

State infrastructure gets a C-minus

Grade from engineering society . . .

Unfortunately traffic congestion, stressed drinking water systems, overloadedwastewater treatment plants, and flooding events are all too common experiences. More...

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Sports

Lady Eagles cagers beat Connally Cadettes

In final tune-up before district . . .

In a final tune-up for the start of the District 20-AAA basketball season, the Fairfield high school Lady Eagles varsity and junior varsity teams claimed victories over the Connally Cadettes. Fairfield hosted Connally for the pair of games Friday. More...

Eagles earn spots on academic teams

Two members of the 2008 Fairfield high school Eagles varsity football team have been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Football Team. More...

Cowboy named to Wrangler team

Fairfield high school cowboy Cooper Vandiver has been named to the Wrangler High School All Star Rodeo Team. Selection to the corporatesponsored youth rodeo team is made by the National High School Rodeo Association. More...

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Obituaries

Francs Burleson

Funeral services were held Sunday for Frances Holmes Burleson, 89, of Dew who died Friday, Jan. 2, in her residence. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. Donnie Suits at Bowers Funeral Home. More...

Marian Hippel

Funeral services were held Sunday for Marian Hippel, 90, of Teague who died Friday, Jan. 2, in her residence. Services were conducted at 3 p.m. by Rev. Jeff Powers at the First United Methodist Church of Teague. More...

Bryan McCabe

Funeral services were held Sunday for Bryan Cameron McCabe, 42, of Buffalo who died Wednesday, Dec. 30, at his home. Mr. McCabe was born in Gainsville on March 14, 1966 to James Harvey and Martha Adena (Russell) McCabe. More...

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Ex-Fairfield man dies in home fire

Former Fairfield resident Cameron McCabe, 42, died last week in a fire at his home near Buffalo. The fire was reported at 4:46 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, on PR 3060 in the Cedar Creek Addition. More...

Capital murder charge dropped

By order of 10th Court of Appeals . . .

A capital murder charge against a defendant held for trial in Freestone county was dismissed last week by the 10th Court of Appeals in Waco on grounds that the trial did not start within a statutory federal time limit. More...

Interviews started for superintendent

Interviews for the post of Fairfield Independent School District superintendent started this week in three special meetings of the board of trustees. More...

Hospital served 40 years

Worker takes retirement . . .

Almost a lifetime of employment at the Fairfield hospital came to a close last week with the retirement of dietary employee Emma Brackens. More...

Calendar

Community Calendar

To add a listing for your organization's meetings or events please call THE FAIRFIELD RECORDER at 903-389-3334 or fax to 903-389-8255. MONDAY, JANUARY 12 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 .. More...

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Law

Fairfield Police Report

Police Chief Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) December 29 1 a.m.—Officer Foree dispatched to E. Reunion Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Officer reports all okay. 3:56 a.m.—Cpl. More...

Sheriff 's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 418- Dogs killing goats, FM-27. Butler VFD and FEMS to East FM-489, possible heart attack. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

Baxter Black, D.V.M.

IN THE COMPANY OF KINGS RODEO It was one of those weeks when I felt like Forrest Gump. In the movie, he frequently found himself in the company of presidents, Hall of Famers and kings. More...

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Facing Trials & Finding Blessings

By Betsy Monico

If I had to describe Christmas break in one word, it would be vacation. I feel as if we have had a trip without ever leaving home. More...

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