February 26, 2009 RSS feed / News

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WORTHAM ELEMENTARY school kindergarten and first grade students staged a musical Monday evening entitled "E-I-E-Oops! that featured a collection of barnyard animals, the Farmer and Mrs. Farmer in the Dell and Old McDonald and Mrs. Old McDonald. More...

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Fairfield woman receives honor

From regional library system . . .

Fairfield resident Barbara Crossno was honored in January by Central Texas Library System as the 2009 "Board Member of the Year" and is the first recipient of the award. Mrs. More...

Clothing sale benefits area abuse center

For one day only, the Family Abuse Center will hold a buy-one get-one free clothing sale this Saturday at the Second Chance Thrift Store to benefit the victims of domestic violence. More...

Genealogy workshop

African-American lineage . .

The Central Texas Genealogical Society is sponsoring "The Roots that Bind, an African American Genealogy Workshop" this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the East Waco Library. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. More...

Church News

TRUVINE CHURCH Pastor Mike Daniel and the Truevine Doxa Family invites the public to celebrate the church's 21st anniversary, Sunday March 15 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker for the event is Pastor W.R. Daniel of the Greater Mt. Hope Church in Mt. More...

Healthy employees

A county priority . . .

With the growing cost of health care, and the downward trend in maintaining health, encouraging healthy habits has become a top priority in Freestone county, which has partnered with the Texas Association of Counties to offer its employees an innov More...

Fairfield Police Report

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) February 16 5:50 a.m.—Cpl. Bass dispatched to Chevron station on FM 488 in reference to loud noises. 2:35 p.m.—Cpl. Bass dispatched to 200 E. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, 21, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission head. There were 132 sellers and 69 buyers. More...

Sheriff 's Report

Sheriff's Report Number 425- South bound reckless driver reported on IH-45, nearly into Leon County, that County notified. Dew VFD to Electric pole and grass on fire, FM-489 East. More...

OIL GAS NEWS

PERMITS Limestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Morton No. 1 Gas Unit, #27 Field:Freestone(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type: 13400 ft, Drill Location & Acres:14.2 miles SE from GROESBECK Survey: CHAVERT, JL, 691. More...

Travel group meets for brunch

To prepare for upcoming trips . . .

A brunch for members and guests of the Farmers State Bank travel group, FSB Travelers, was hosted by the bank last week. The brunch was held in the MAC Building of First United Methodist Church in Groesbeck. More...

Fairfield History Club

February meeting notes . . .

The February meeting of the Fairfield History Club focused on the health topic of herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, a viral infection caused by the chicken pox virus (varicella). More...

Alumni group prepares for 11th reunion

In preparation for the eleventh annual Dogan Reunion, the Dogan Alumni Association will meet this Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. at the Dogan Center. All area members are asked to attend. More...

Census jobs available

For 2010 count . . .

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for area residents to fill temporary jobs in preparation for the 2010 census. Some of the jobs require employees to use handheld computers to canvass neighborhoods and update address lists. More...

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PRESCHOOL STUDENTS at Noah's Ark Preschool collected canned soup during January and donated their collections to the River of Life Food Pantry in Fairfield. More...