January 15, 2009 RSS feed / News

Buffalo Livestock

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

Young Farmers hold meeting, review events

Members of Fairfield Young Farmers were urged last week to seek state and national awards for their efforts. Young Farmers, a support group of FFA, held its regular monthly meeting on Jan. More...

Couple announces spring ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Buster Flandry of Fairfield announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Dedra Lynn, to Trey Bankhead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bankhead of Athens. The couple will wed April 18 at the Flandry residence. More...

Treatment recommended

For adolescent anxiety . . .

Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents should be recognized and treated to prevent educational underachievement and adult substance abuse, anxiety disorders and depression, says a nationally recognized child psychiatrist from UT Southwestern More...

Mexia honors civil rights leader

With parade and services . . .

To commemorate civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a parade will be held this Saturday at 10 a.m. in downtown Mexia. Lineup will begin at 9:30 a.m. in front of the First United Methodist Church at Commerce and Canton Streets. More...

County art league sets meeting Sat.

The Freestone County Art League will meet this Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at the Teague Church of Christ. Presenting a program on the art of napkin folding will be Kay Roark and Barbara Vest. The meeting is open to the public. More...

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...

Get healthy start in 2009

Common sense tips . . .

The holidays may have left behind more than just joyful memories. The stress of the season also may leave a weakened immune system, increasing the chances of starting the new year sick. More...

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A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY was held Monday evening to mark the opening of an area training center for high school junior and senior students sponsored by NRG Texas Limestone Generating Station and Navarro College. More...

Guest speakers invited

Fairfield Rotary Club . . .

Fairfield State Park superintendent Mike Kleinert and assistant superintendent Roger Dolle served as guest speakers at the Jan. 6 meeting of the Fairfield Rotary Club. More...

Pregnant women should delay diets

Pregnant women who overindulged in holiday goodies should make a New Year's resolution to be very cautious about dieting until after the baby is born. More...

New Leash on Life requests donations

Fairfield humane organization, New Leash on Life, requests donations including collars for both cats and dogs, old blankets, plastic or wire crates, cat litter, food, and gift cards for prescriptions. More...

Church News

FAITH TEMPLE MINISTRIES "What's Love Got To Do With It," a prayer breakfast sponsored by Faith Temple Ministries will begin this Saturday at 8 a.m. More...