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CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD members and Freestone county officials released balloons Monday on the courthouse square to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. More...

Falling tree wrecks truck north of town

A Freestone county man escaped serious injuries last Thursday when a tree fell and collided with his pickup truck on FM 2547 north of Fairfield. The accident occurred at 5:18 a.m. during a rain and wind storm that blew through the area. More...

Schools, offices are closing for Good Friday

Schools and government offices close this Friday in observance of Good Friday. Students in Fairfield and Wortham take only this Friday as a holiday, while Teague and Dew students are off Friday and Monday. More...

Grand jury gets criminal charges

Freestone county grand jurors returned 20 felony criminal indictments against 17 defendants during its regular monthly session. The grand jury convened Wednesday, March 25, at the courthouse in Fairfield. More...

News

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CHEVRON PIPELINE COMPANY donates a pickup truck to Wortham Volunteer Fire Department to be used as a quick response vehicle. Pictured are; l-r, Chevron representatives Dave Wilkinson, Larry Allgood and Randy Goolsby, and WVFD Chief Rickey Ridge. More...

Aggie Muster set April 18

The 2009 Aggie Muster for former Texas A&M University students is set for April 18 at Crooked Creek Ranch near Fairfield. Muster starts at 5 p.m. The ranch is located at the home of Fred and Jean Galley on FM 2570. More...

OIL GAS NEWS

PERMITS Freestone County Operator:Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Lease & Well #:Worthy "A", #7 Field: Wildcat(Unknown), Bear Grass(Travis Peak), Bear Grass(Cotton Valley Cons) Permit Depth/Type: 14850 ft, Drill Location & Acres:2.4 miles S from DON More...

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Sports

Seventh girls place second

Fairfield seventh grade Lady Eagles placed second at the District 20-AAA track meet and the eighth grade team finished third in its division. The meet was held early last week at Palestine Westwood. More...

FHS girls place second at meet

The Fairfield high school Lady Eagles varsity track team ran to a first place finish and the junior varsity squad was third in its division Saturday at a meet held at Palestine Westwood. More...

Fairfield Eagles drop decisions

Against district, non-district foes . . .

Fairfield The Fairfield high school Eagles varsity baseball team played three District 20-AAA games last week, one of them to make up for a weather delay, and a non-district contest, coming up short in all four games. More...

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Letters

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: Is your Commissioners Court Giving "YOU" your money's worth: On March 1, 2009 our Company bid the Freestone County Maintenance Building. Our bid was low at $230,000 including payment and performance bond. More...

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Obituaries

Betty Barnett

Graveside services were held last Friday for Betty Hutto Barnett, 69, of Palestine who died Tuesday, March 31, at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler. Mrs. Barnett, a native of Marquez, was a longtime resident of Leon County. More...

Bobby Coleman

Funeral services were held last week for Bobby "Snake" Coleman, 69, of Streetman who died Tuesday, March 31 at his residence. Mr. More...

Troy Huffman

Funeral services were held last Sunday for Troy Huffman, 82, of Donie who died Thursday, April 2, at his residence. Mr. Huffman, a native of Donie, worked as a merchant marine during World War II. More...

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Math TAKS scores improve

In Fairfield grades 3, 5 and 8 . . .

After the first round of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests, Fairfield third, fifth and eighth grade students improved performances across the board from last year and bested the state average in two grades. More...

Low bid passed for county shop

Freestone county commissioners bypassed the lowest bid of $230,000 for a new road and bridge maintenance building in precint three, citing a lack of familiarity with firsttime bidder JKL General Contractors of Corsicana. More...

Nucor lands wind farm job

Providing steel for towers . .

Nucor Steel Texas in Jewett has been selected to provide up to 75,000 tons of recycled steel products as part of the "Renewable Energy Super Highway" that will move wind power from West Texas to the rest of the state. More...

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A BAD THROW TO THE Athens catcher allowed Fairfield Lady Eagles right fielder Mia Mayo to slide in safely at home, followed by shortstop Kayse Kirgan. The Lady Eagles beat Athens and are leading District 20-AAA standings with a 5-1 record. 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 30 12:36 p.m.—Officers Kindon and Foree on report of open door. 1:08 p.m.—Officer Kindon on report of mobile home mover losing a tire. More...