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Original FPD officer to retire

More than 3 decades on job . . .
After 33 years of service with the Fairfield Police Department, assistant chief of police Houston Flowers retires next week. Flowers is the only remaining officer of the original Fairfield police department formed in 1980. More...

CofC banquet set this Monday

Tickets are available at the Fairfield chamber of commerce office and from directors for the annual community awards banquet set for Monday evening. The banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. at the elementary school cafeteria. More...

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FAIRFIELD EAGLES JUNIOR post player Tevin Green led the team with 10 points and 12 rebounds in the District 20-AAA opener against the Athens Hornets. More...

News

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FAIRFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE Department fights a blaze that consumed a manufactured home east of town on FM 27 and started spreading through grass and brush because of dry conditions. A burn ban remains in effect throughout Freestone county. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, January 17, 2008, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,133 head. There were 156 sellers and 48 buyers. More...

Volunteers sought for annual relays

The Fairfield Independent School District athletics department is looking for some good volunteers to help run the annual Eagle Relays track meet set in March. "We want as much community help as we can get," athletic director Darrell Piske says. More...

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Sports

Eagles drop district debut

Game comes down to wire . . .

The Fairfield high school Eagles varsity squad won a final tune-up game against the Teague Lions last week, but let the District 20-AAA opener against the Athens Hornets slip away. More...

FJHS boys split games

Against Brownsboro . . .

Fairfield junior high school Eagles A teams won and the B teams lost in district games last week against the Brownsboro Bears. The games were played on the road. More...

FHS powerlifters open '09 season

Fairfield high school powerlifters competed for the first time this season at a meet held Saturday at China Spring. The boys placed sixth as a team at the meet and for the first time in a few years Fairfield entered a girls' team. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

Baxter Black, D.V.M.

PET YER DOG What did we do to deserve dogs? Is it because we always treat them kindly, never yell at them or kick 'em? Or because we promise to pamper them and pick up their poop? Why did God decide to gift humans with such a loyal companion? More...

Before I Get 'Seniler'

By Bill Whitson

It's Basketball Season The high school student who can slam dunk, will never the mid-term exam flunk. Picture This The sportscaster said, "Oh no, there goes Romo. He was flattened from behind like he was hit with a hammer. More...

THIS WAS THEN

From the Files of The Fairfield Recorder

January 25, 1934 DR. ELLIS DIES FROM INJURIES; BURIAL IN DAWSON CEMETERY Dr. Edwin B. More...

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Council balks at drilling permits

Public hearing attendance asked . . .

A request by XTO Energy to drill natural gas wells within Fairfield's city limits hit a snag as Mayor Roy Hill and city council members began to voice opposition to the operation during last week's meeting. More...

FISD to complete bond sales

Final $9 million sales . . .

With work already underway to construct a new intermediate school and enlarge the senior high school campus, Fairfield Independent School District trustees approved a timeline for selling the remaining $9 million in construction bonds approved by More...

Howdy!

By Joe Reavis

Young son Brady and I recently embarked on a great adventure, we started taking lessons to earn our private pilot licenses. It was not even my idea. 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 26 ..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 12 10:23 a.m.—Officer Kindon to police department to meet a complainant. 1 p.m.—Officer Gasaway on civil standby. More...

Sheriff 's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 420- Roll of old carpet, plus debris, dropped off a trailer, Mile 206, blocking traffic lane, TxDOT to same. Dogs barking, three hours, Mulberry, Teague. More...

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Education

FHS alumni makes UT Tyler honor roll

Fairfield alum Alex Williams was recognized for his academic achievements during the 2008 fall semester when he was named to the President's Honor Roll at the University of Texas at Tyler. More...

School Menu

Fairfield School Menu January 26-30 Breakfast Items served daily: Milk, fruit juice, cereal, graham crackers and small peanut butter and jelly Uncrustables. More...

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Letters

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: I have geologists in my family and can certainly relate to the drilling companies getting as many drilling opportunities as they can to make a living. More...

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Obituaries

Daniel Loyd

Memorial services were held Friday for Daniel Dee Loyd, 57, who died Tusday, Jan. 13, after loosing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Loyd was born in Dallas on July 23, 1951 to Dee and Lois Loyd. He was a graduate of R.L. More...

Marlene West

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Marlene West, 79, of Donie who died Monday, Jan. 19, at East Texas Medical Center Fairfield. Mrs. West was born in Cotton Gin on Feb. 27, 1929 to Joe and Pearl Gilliam. More...

Pauline Manahan

Funeral services were held Monday for Pauline Leona Guest Manahan, 91, of Fairfield who died Friday, Jan. 9. Mrs. Manahan was born in Collinsville, Oklahoma on July 13, 1917 to Lonnie and Matilda (Puettgen) Guest. More...

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