April 23, 2009 RSS feed / News

Trustees discuss pay

For staff in FISD . . .

Fairfield Independent School District trustees last week adopted the 2009-10 school calendar and took an early look at staff salaries to determine if adjustments need to be made to ensure pay is competitive. More...

AI training is set May 15-18

A cattle artificial insemination (AI) and palpation training course will be offered May 15-18 by Texas Agrilife Extension Service. More...

Council members approve projects

Several projects will move forward with the approval of Fairfield city council members including repairs to the bathroom and concession stand at the rodeo arena and replacement of a heating unit at city hall. More...

Church News

FAITH TEMPLE MINISTRIES Faith Temple Ministries will hold a benefit this Sunday in honor of Lois Mims who is battling sudden illness. The benefit will begin at 4 p.m. at the church which is located in Fairfield off North Highway 75. More...

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AN EASTER EGG HUNT sponsored by Fairview Healthcare was held last Sunday at the Fairfield facility. More...

Fairfield Rotary Club Welcomes guest speaker

Fairfield native and president of Zemba Children's Foundation, Robin Hancock spoke to members of the Fairfield Rotary Club at the organization's April 7 meeting. The Zemba Children's Foundation assists orphaned newborns in Uganda. More...

Pilgrimage date set

Fairfield History Club

Celebrating its 39th year, the annual Queen of the Trinity Star Pilgrimage presented by the Fairfield History Club is set for Saturday, May 2 at the historic Moody-Bradley House. More...

Memorial set for cemetry association

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...

Free clinics set for horsemen

A free halter and showmanship clinic is set two weekends for youth planning to enter the horse shows at the Freestone County Fair in June. The halter clinic is at 9 a.m. More...

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THE FAIRFIELD SIXTH GRADE AIMS class recognized Earth Day by planting trees, lacebark elms and live oaks, donated by Mark Cole, owner of MC Landscaping. The fifth grade AIMS class also participated. AIMS teacher is Rachel Bossier. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 520 head. There were 82 sellers and 53 buyers. More...

Talent shines at 35th annual show

Sponsored by the Fairfield Rotary Club . . .

A dance routine by young perfomer Tiffany Hays was judged "Best of Show" at the 35th annual Fairfield Rotary Club Talent Show. The show was held Friday evening at the Fairfield high school auditorium and featured 28 acts. More...

Girl scouts host picnic Saturday

Fairfield and Teague Girl Scout Troops will host their first annual family picnic this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairfield Civic Center and Fairgrounds. Cost is $2 per person. Each Girl Scout may bring a non-Girl Scout friend. More...

Cemetery sets annual memorial

The Mount Zion Cemetery will host its annual memorial on Saturday, May 2. The program will include a business meeting at 11 a.m. followed by a memorial service presented by Spain Trask. Those in attendance are asked to bring a favorite dish. More...

AARP hosts 1-day driver safety course

A one-day driver safety program sponsored by the American Association for Retired Persons will be held this Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. at East Texas Medical Center in Fairfield. More...

Annual flower show in Mexia

The 54th annual standard flower show presented by the Mexia Garden Club will be held Saturday, May 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mexia Civic Center. This year's theme is Steel Magnolias. The show is open to the public and admission is free. More...

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FREESTONE COUNTY JUDGE LINDA GRANT SIGNS PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 26- MAY 3 AS SOIL STEWARDSHIP WEEK WITH THE THEME "DIG IT! THE SECRETS OF SOIL". STEWARDSHIP WEEK IS ONE OF THE LARGEST NATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION. More...

Freedom Fund Gala, Saturday

Presented by the E.E. Wheat Freestone County NAACP, the Freedom Fund Gala will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Teague Community Center. More...