April 2, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Musicians to festival

From Wortham program . . .
Four Wortham students advance to soprano recorder and ensemble state contests this spring in San Marcos. The event is set for May 16 and is part of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival. More...

Passport to Fairfield

Hosted by area retailers . . .

Fairfield retailers are encouraging shoppers to support area businesses as they host the second annual "Passport to Fairfield" this weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. More...

Sanchez, Davis set wedding date

Daniel and Gayla Sanchez of Bullard announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Regan Annette, to Benjamin Joseph Davis, son of Warren and Linda Davis of Fairfield. More...

Wallace, Minze to wed April 25

Scott and Sharon Wallace of Fairfield announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Brandi Leigh, to Gene Allen Minze, son of Sherrie Minze of Fairfield and the late Glenn Dale Minze. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. More...

Fairfield student makes pageant

Eleven-year old Breanna Benson of Fairfield has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Texas Pageant to be held Saturday, July 25, at the Hotel Intercontinental in Dallas. More...

Church News

FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH Fairfield's Faith Temple Church will hold a car wash this Saturday at Roadster Car Wash located off U.S. Hwy. 84. Barbecue plate lunches with sliced brisket or sandwiches will also be served. More...

James Granberry

Funeral services were held Tuesday for James William Blake Granberry, 19, of Dew who died Sunday, March 29, in an automobile accident near Dew. Mr. Granberry was born in Corsicana on Dec. 4, 1989 to Ricky and Donja Granberry. More...

Fairfield resident marks milestone

Fairfield resident Lilla Chappell celebrated her 100th birthday on March 8. The celebration was held at the home of Mrs. Chapell's nephew Jerry Metzgar and his wife Mae Dell. Those attending the party included Mrs. More...

Photo

FIRST AND SECOND GRADE STUDENTS with March birthdays participating in the Birthday Book club are: l-r, Jordan Gibson, Catherine Scott, Christopher Scott and Cameron Hammonds. More...

Divers locate boating victim

Divers from Texas Department of Public Safety recovered the body of an Athens man Friday morning from Richland- Chambers Reservoir. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, March 28, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 670 head. There were 52 sellers and 129 buyers. More...

OIL GAS NEWS

PERMITS Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Cochrum Gas Unit, #34 Field: Freestone(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type: 13700 ft, Drill Location & Acres:4.4 miles NW from DONIE Survey: LAUDERDALE, R, 704. More...

Sewer fix continues

Back in attainment . . .

Operations continue at Fairfield's Mims Creek wastewater facility with three semi-functioning aerators back in use. More...

Gabriel, Manning plan May nuptials

Leona "Mashelle" Gabriel of Fairfield and Adolphus Manning of Oakwood announce their engagement and upcoming nuptials. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, May 16 at the Union United Methodist Church in Oakwood. More...

Cemtery group to hold memorial

The Rhode Island Cemetery Association will hold its annual memorial celebration Saturday, May 2, at the Rhode Island Methodist Church, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The celebration will include a program, business meeting and catered refreshment. More...

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...

Jessica Bonner

Graveside services will be held Thursday for Jessica Lynn Bonner, 26, of Teague who died Sunday, March 29, in an automobile accident. Ms. Bonner was born in Laredo and raised in Kirvin. She was home schooled, graduating in 1999. More...

Volunteers requested

For annual pilgrimage . . .

Individual, businesses and organizations are asked to serve as a volunteers for the annual Queen of the Trinity Star Pilgrimage on Saturday, May 2. More...

Butler Center spring activities

Programs for senior citizens at the Butler Center this month include exercise, health screening and nutritious meals. To celebrate spring, the center will host an Easter Parade Wednesday, April 8. More...

Program set for goat breeders

Texas AgriLife Extension Service along with the Freestone County Goat Breeders Association will host a goat herd improvement program at 9:30 a.m. this Friday at the Moody Reunion Fairgrounds in the Civic Center. Dr. Jim Muir, Dr. More...

Ranch gathering set

For cattle association . . .

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will hold a ranch gathering Tuesday, April 14 at the Fairfield Civic Center. The gathering starts at 6 p.m. with registration and a free barbecue dinner. More...