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FPD assistant signs on

Veteran state trooper . . .
A veteran of almost 35 years in law enforcement, Department of Public Safety Sr. Cpl. Bill Rogillio moves to Fairfield city hall next week as assistant police chief. Rogillio fills a position made vacant last month with the retirement of Asst. More...

Reception to welcome FISD superintendent

Fairfield Independent School District has made a change to its February meeting that is different from what was announced last week. Trustees are meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, for their regular monthly meeting. On Thursday, Feb. More...

FHS grad assists at inauguration

Fairfield high school graduate and Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Tayna Jeitz Schneider served last month as a member of the 2009 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee which supported the 56th presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. More...

News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, January 31, 2008, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,422 head. There were 175 sellers and 55 buyers. More...

Photos

THE FOURTH ANNUAL Wortham PTO "Star Search" talent show featured overall winner Drew Lambert and high school division winners: l-r, third place Hillary Lambert, first place Deundria Johnson and second place Cara Weempe. More...

Abstinence to be discussed

Programs stressing abstinence from sexual activity by teenagers is scheduled this month in Fairfield for students and their parents. More...

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Sports

Eagle varsity cagers win a pair

Over Palestine and Brownsboro . . .

The Fairfield high school Eagles improved its post season playoff prospects last week by claiming a pair of District 20-AAA basketball wins over Palestine and Brownsboro. More...

Lady Eagles beat state ranked team

To get back in playoff picture . . .

The Fairfield high school Lady Eagles varsity basketball team battled their way back in to the District 20-AAA race for a post season playoff spot with a pair of victories last week. More...

FJHS boys win district games

Three wins in three district games were notched last week by the Fairfield junior high school Eagles against the Palestine Westwood Panthers. Fairfield hosted the three district games. Seventh grade B cagers did not play. More...

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Obituaries

Herman Bryant

Services are pending for Herman Bryant of Teague who died Monday, Feb. 2, at his residence. Arrangements are being made by Moore's Angelic Funeral Home of Teague. More...

Clara Clark

Funeral services were held for Clara Clark, 86, of Teague who died Friday, Jan. 30, at Regency Hospital North Dallas in Carrollton. Mrs. Clark was born in Houston to Ross and Clara Lee. She married Oran M. Clark, a U.S. More...

Van Elister Dorham

Funeral services were held last weekend for Van Elister Dorham of Fairfield who died Sunday, Jan. 25, at East Texas Medical Center in Fairfield. Services began at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. More...

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New gas power plant planned

Location near Richland-Chambers . . .

Freestone county is in line as the site for a new natural gas-fired electric generating plant to be owned and operated by MyPower Corporation of Houston. The power plant, named Lakeside Energy Center, will generate 640 megawatts of electricity. More...

County first in SO2 emissions

Freestone county ranks number one in sulfur dioxide emissions for the state of Texas according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality which reported the findings to county commissioners Monday afternoon. More...

Council opposes gas wells

Health and safety concerns . . .

Fairfield city officials continued to voice opposition to XTO Energy's request to drill natural gas wells within city limits. 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 9 ..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 26 3:01 a.m.—Officer Foree assisted deputies with a combative subject. 7:44 a.m.—Officer Keithley dispatched to I-45 in reference to a reckless driver. More...

Sheriff 's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 422- Deputy Robert Willis stops motorist, Service Road and Hwy-179…In Jail now, Mary Jane Possession, stolen pistol discovered. Had been an employee of burger joint near Greenville, as of this date….. More...

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Education

FJHS takes second in academics

At UIL District Competition . . .

Students at Fairfield junior high school place second at the University Interscholastic League District meet after competing in Crockett on Dec. 13. More...

Fairfield Honor Roll

Third Six Weeks Elementary School Honor Roll First Grade A Emily Bonner, Klay Bonner, Braden Bossier, Aidan Brackens, Randi Coffman, Modesto Cortez, Christopher Cotton, Abbie Cunningham, Tiana Davis, Toby DeVries, Rebecca Dunlap, Jazmin, Es More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

Baxter Black, D.V.M.

LOST WEEKEND In the movie Long Kiss Goodnight, Samuel L. Jackson's character practiced a habit of saying out loud to himself, "I'm putting my car keys on the dresser"...on the kitchen counter"...on the nightstand" as he laid down the object. More...

Senior Moments

with Kathy Earley

Freestone County Senior Services offers a nutrition program for both congregate and homebound clients. There are currently four Senior Centers in the County. Butler Senior Center -- Open each Wednesday 9 a.m. -- 1 p.m. More...

Before I Get 'Seniler'

By Bill Whitson

Be My Valentine Dear, I want you. Without you my life will never be complete. I need someone that can fold a contour sheet. The Ugly Kid The kid was so ugly the mother took off and ain't been heard from since. More...

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