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GOP club sues Methodist Church

Both parties claim Fairfield building . . .
Freestone County Republican Club has filed suit against First United Methodist Church of Fairfield seeking title to a building on W. Main Street that both entities claim. More...

Trustees narrow list of candidates

Fairfield Independent School District trustees interviewed six candidates for the job of superintendent last week and expect to wrap up the search next week when they call three applicants back for second interviews. More...

Fairfield sees sales tax rise for January

After ending 2008 with a record $2.49 million in sales tax revenue, the City of Fairfield starts the new year with a 51.59 percent increase. More...

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SAFETY FENCING WAS PLACED in front of Fairfield high school and work started last week to expand the campus by adding science laboratories, language laboratory and lecture room as part of a $21 million bond issue approved by voters last May. More...

News

Storm program planned

This month at FHS . . .

As part of its preparation for severe weather in 2009, the National Weather Service will hold a storm spotter training program on Thursday, Jan. 29, at Fairfield high school. The program is from 7-9 p.m. More...

USPS retirement reception slated

A retirement reception honoring Fairfield Postmaster Paul Johnson and longtime Postal Clerk Rene Cruz is set for Wednesday, Jan. 21. The reception is from 2-5 p.m. at Fairfield Conference Center at W.L. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, January 10, 2008, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,809 head. There were 234 sellers and 61 buyers. More...

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Sports

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PLAYING ON THE WORTHAM Bulldogs varsity basketball team this season are: front l-r, Cooper Warren, Mikael Busby and Hance Spencer; back l-r, Chris McDaniel, Seth Reid, Jake Jones, Blake Ridge, Brandon Lansford and Spencer Thornton. More...

Lady Eagles win district debut

Against Palestine quintet . . .

In spite of some early foul trouble that sat four starters on the bench, the Fairfield high school Lady Eagles wn their District 20-AAA opener Friday evening at Palestine. More...

FJHS Eagles split games

With Palestine, Dew . . .

The Fairfield junior high school Eagles eighth grade A basketball team played a barn burner against Palestine last week while the seventh grade A team faced the Palestine B squad, and seventh and eighth grade B squads combined for action with the D More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

Baxter Black, D.V.M.

ALWAYS BE RIDIN' YER HORSE 'ALWAYS BE RIDIN' YER HORSE' A good cowboy passed along that bit of wisdom he learned from his dad. More...

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THIS WAS THEN

From the Files of The Fairfield Recorder

January 18, 1934 STREETMAN DOCTOR SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN CAR HIT BY BUS Dr. Edwin B. More...

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Fairfield showing rise in population

Residents of Fairfield could tell without benefit of official word, but the Texas Data Center released figures last week showing the town has gained an estimated 540 residents since the 2000 Census. More...

Serious injuries averted Monday in traffic wreck

One person sustained minor injuries, luckily, in a 3- vehicle wreck Monday morning east of Fairfield on U.S. 84. The wreck occurred at the intersection of U.S. 84 and FCR 531, involved an oil field tanker truck and two pickup trucks. More...

Marriage outpaces divorce

2008 records show . . .

Yearly totals for marriage filings in Freestone County once again outnumber those petitioning for divorce with a 165-128 tally, reversing a trend set in 2007. More...

Chamber banquet tickets available

Individuals, a business and a civic organization are to be honored Monday, Jan. 26, at the annual Fairfield chamber of commerce awards banquet. The banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. at the elementary school cafeteria. 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 19 ..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.) January 5 12:24 p.m.—Officer Foree assisted Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department on smoke smell at motel. More...

Sheriff 's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 419- DPS Michael Adams to Jail with DWI driving 91 MPH. Deputy Harrison to Loud Music on FCR-1173. Skunk in yard on West Colorado in Wortham. Prowler in back yard on Southwood, FPD Green and Deputies to same. More...

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Education

Students take first place

Students at Fairfield elementary were named University Interscholastic League District Champions after competing in Crockett on Dec. 13. More...

Community center sponsors concert

Musical entertainment will be provided by Dusty Brewer and his bluegrass band this Saturday at the Shiloh Community Center. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. along with a cake auction during intermission. More...

School Menu

Fairfield School Menu January 19-23 Breakfast Items served daily: Milk, fruit juice, cereal, graham crackers and small peanut butter and jelly Uncrustables. More...

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Obituaries

Betty Hartley

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Betty Marie Hartley, 69, of Teague who died Sunday, Jan. 11, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia. Mrs. Hartley was born in Teague. More...

Yancey Price

Graveside services will be held Thursday for Yancey Smith Price, 40, of Fairfield who died Wednesday, Jan. 7, after a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Price was born in Pensacola, Florida on Sept. 23, 1968. In 1981, her family moved to Teague. More...

Charlsie George

Graveside services were held for Charlsie Sue George, 71, of Mexia who died Sunday, Jan. 4. Mrs. George was born on Oct. 16, 1937 to C.C. and Lora Terry. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, at Fairfield Cemetery. More...

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