March 26, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Couple continues life of service

As Relay for Life volunteers . . .
After almost 40 years of ministerial and missionary work, Spain and Bettye Trask of Fairfield have turned their sights toward volunteering in Mrs. Trask's hometown of Fairfield by taking key roles in Freestone County Relay for Life. More...

Suspect leads officers on a 2-county chase

A suspect wanted on a parole violation remains on the lam after a pursuit that started in Anderson county and ended in Freestone county Sunday morning. Wanted is James Ernest Barnett, 38, of Palestine. More...

Dallas museum shows items of Williford Trust

A charitable trust established by a Fairfield family donated $100,000 this month to Dallas Museum of Art to help conserve paintings and decorative arts created prior to 1920. More...

News

Photo

WORTHAM HIGH SCHOOL cast and crew perform in zone 1-act play competition Thursday at Frost. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, March 21, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 943 head. There were 156 sellers and 54 buyers. More...

Store stresses service

3 W Ranch Supply . .

A new business that opened in Teague last month, 3 W Ranch Supply, takes the concept of a feed store a few steps further, incorporating lawn and garden products, western wear, tack and an automotive service center to appeal to a broad customer base More...

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Sports

Eagles conclude pre-district baseball

See mixed results during break . .

The Fairfield high school Eagles baseball team met with mixed results, a win and two losses, as it wrapped up action last week to prepare for the start of District 20-AAA competition. More...

FHS golfers play tourney

The Fairfield high school boys' golf team found play difficult with high winds and slippery greens at a tournament hosted by China Spring. Play was at Lake Country Golf Course and featured 21 area teams and 134 players. More...

5 under par wins weekly senior golf

It took a score of just five strokes under par to win the weekly senior golf scramble at Big Cedar Country Club. The event featured 21 players divided into five teams. More...

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Obituaries

Mary Box

Graveside services were held last week for Mary Marguerette Box, 90, of Cotton Gin who died Monday, March 16, at her residence. Mrs. Box was born in Richland to Firman and Faye Todd Reed. More...

Helen Capp

Funeral services were held Sunday for Helen Love Capp, 91, of Teague who died Wednesday, March 18, at Providence Hospital in Waco. Mrs. Capp was born in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania on Oct. 21, 1917. More...

Vernon Day

Funeral services were held Sunday for Vernon Eugene Day, 82, who died Monday, March 16, Mr. Day was born in Liberal, Kansas on Oct. 31, 1926 to Ivan and Grace Elizabeth (McElroy) Day. He was raised and educated in Perryton. More...

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Sales tax funds rise a bit

By percentage of a point . . .

The City of Fairfield sees only a slight upward tick in its sales tax receipts this month, but funds are reuning 12.73 percent ahead of 2008. More...

HOWDY

By Joe Reavis

The various economic stimulus plans, bank and business bailouts, currency swaps and everything else in the works to revive the United States economy is baffling, to say the least, and especially so when you take a look at how the various programs a More...

FHS hosting district academics

Looking for 12th straight title . . .

Fairfield high school seeks its 12th consecutive district academic championship title this week when it hosts 20-AAA schools for the spring academic meet. 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. More...

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Law

Fairfield Police Report

Police Chief Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) March 16 6:14 a.m.—Cpl. Bass and Officer Tiner on reported alarm. 10:22 a.m.—Cpl. Bass served civil papers. 3:27 p.m.—Cpl. More...

Sheriff 's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 429- DPS Alewine to cow/car accident, FM-489, Butler area. DPS Alewine arrests DWI and drunk passenger, Mile 184. Go-Cart running up and down Ave. D, WPD Ladusau to same. Loose Longhorn cows, Mile 180. More...

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Education

Scholarship applications now available

Applications are now available for the 2009 Booker T. Washington and J.A. Brooks Alumni Association scholarships. Only graduating seniors are eligible. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

THE WORLD SERIES - A MISSED CHANCE
Baxter Black, D.V.M.

Since the collapse of the economy in October '08 I've become a sports fan in an effort to escape the barrage of bad news. I rediscovered the compelling yet inane lure of games, fans, players and broadcasters. More...

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Full Story

Facing Trials & Finding Blessings

I found my way to the coffee pot this morning and had time to reflect on the past week before I began dragging kids out of bed. More...

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