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Trustees pick superintendent finalist

Moving from top job at Rogers . . .
With a unanimous vote, Fairfield Independent School Trustees announced its selection of a lone finalist for the post of superintendent, giving the nod to Rogers ISD superintendent Katie Ryan. More...

Civic leaders honored at banquet

For contributions during 2008 . . .

Active community volunteer Kevin Benedict, was honored Monday evening at the annual Fairfield chamber of commerce banquet as "Citizen of the Year." The banquet is an opportunity to recognize Fairfield residents, businesses and civic organizations More...

News

Rollover wrecks worked

Same day on I-45 . . .

Within a couple of hours last Thursday, Department of Public Safety troopers worked two rollover accidents on I-45 south of Fairfield. The first wreck occurred at 12:23 p.m. More...

Leon County 4H Horse Club sets play day

A play day hosted by the 4H Horse Club of Leon county will be held Thursday at the Yellow Rose Arena near Centerville. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with a $5 fee per event. For additional information call Sandy Hennesey at (903) 536-1116. More...

Relay for Life receives honor

During Relay for Life University in Austin, Freestone County Relay for Life teams received special recognition as they took first place in per capita fundraising in the High Plains Division of the American Cancer Society, raising $9.17 per capita i More...

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Sports

Eighth boys take third in tourney

The Fairfield Eagles eighth grade A team played a tournament recently in Crockett, winning two of three games to take third place. Fairfield cagers defeated Crockett B, lost to Livingston and beat Groesbeck. More...

Photos

PLAYING ON THE WORTHAM SEVENTH grade boys' basketball team this season are: front l-r, Kenneth Freeman, Tyronne Freeman, Michael Busby, Deontre Hollie and Devin Sessions; back l-r, Cody Hall, Steven Hutson, Blake Hutson, Brysen Rhodes, Martel Jeffers More...

FJHS girls beat Athens twice

Games played on the road . . .

Fairfield junior high school Lady Eagles split decisions in three district games last week against the Athens Lady Hornets. The games were played Thursday on the road. Lady Eagles seventh grade A cagers claimed an easy 46- 17 win over Athens. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

Baxter Black, D.V.M.

A CALVIN' LESSON Winters can be cold along the Hi Line of Montana. It's a place where neighbors help neighbors. Survival often depends on it. Dan and Jay were havin' a big time in town. More...

Senior Moments

with Kathy Earley

It is so hard to believe that January is coming to an end! Time really flies these days. More...

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Fairfield man is fatally stabbed

A bond of $1 million has been set in the death of a Fairfield man who was taken to East Texas Medical Center Saturday with a stab wound. Victim is Van Dorham, 57. Sgt. More...

Luminant applies for new mine

To fuel Big Brown power plant . .

Luminant Power plans to open a new lignite mine in Freestone county east of Lake Fairfield to continue providing fuel to Big Brown Steam Electric Station. 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, FEBRUARY 2 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 .. More...

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Law

Sheriff 's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 421- Deputy Shipley to Donie, things "borrowed" overnight, juveniles were guilty, items found and returned, charges to follow. JP Debbie Hamilton, Dep. Harrison and Butler VFD to Natural Death, FCR-243. More...

Fairfield Police Report

Police Chief Kenny Bulger

January 19 12:20 a.m.—Officer Kindon dispatched to Daniel's Exxon in reference to an alarm. 4:45 a.m.—Officer Kindon dispatched to East Texas Medical Center Center in reference to a person being combative with the nursing staff. More...

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Education

VFW honors patriotism

With annual essay contest . . .

Students from Fairfield, Teague and Wortham participated in the Patriot's Pen essay contest and Voice of Democracy speech contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5872. More...

Project Grad plans annual spaghetti lunch

A spaghetti luncheon benefiting Project Graduation will be held, Friday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Fairfield. The lunch will include spaghetti, bread, salad and desert. Cost is $8 a plate. More...

Fairfield coed on honor roll at North Texas

A 2006 graduate of Fairfield high school, Amy Casey, was recently recognized by the University of North Texas for academic achievement. She was named to the President's List for the fall 2008 semester having earned a 4.0 grade point average. More...

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Letters

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: After reading the article in last week's The Fairfield Recorder concerning the drilling of gas wells inside city limits, we felt compelled to answer some of the questions asked during the meeting with XTO representatives. More...

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Obituaries

Buddy Ballard

Funeral services will be held Sunday for Buddy Ballard, 75, of Teague who died Friday, Jan. 23, at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco. Mr. Ballard was born on June 20, 1933 to Joe and Pauline Ballard. On Aug. More...

Cornelia Brown

Funeral services will be held this Saturday for Cornelia Brown, 86, of Coolidge who died Friday, Jan. 23, at Haven Nursing Home in Mexia. Mrs. Brown was born in Concord on Jan. 28, 1922. More...

Liz Rife

Funeral services were held last weekend for Liz Rife, 81, of Teague who died Tuesday, Jan. 20. Mrs. Rife was born and raised in Georgia. In 1971, she moved with her family to Teague. She worked at Circle Hardware in Teague for several years. More...

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