May 7, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Top FHS grads announced

Commencement set June 5 . . .
Five members of the Class of 2009 at Fairfield high school topped the 5.0 grade point scale as they complete the final six weeks of school in preparation for graduation exercises on June 5. More...

Saturday vote for cities, schools

Voters throughout Freestone county head to the polls Saturday to make their picks for city council and school board members, and to determine a school bond issue. Balloting takes place from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. More...

FISD sells bonds for construction

Fairfield school trustees authorized issuance of $9 million in construction bonds last week, completing financing of $21 million approved by voters in 2008 to build a new intermediate school and enlarge the high school. More...

News

2 from FHS qualify for state meet

Two Fairfield high school students, senior Ginny Johnson and freshman Bret Wilson, have qualified for state Universtity Interscholastic League academic competition this month. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, May, 1, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,688 head. There were 180 sellers and 79 buyers. More...

Gospel group fundraiser is set this week

The Third Generation Gospel Singers of Fairfield will host a "Mother's Day Bake Sale" this Friday and Saturday at Big Willie's Shine and Wax, beginning at 10 a.m. Special orders will be taken and must be called in before Friday at (903) 879- 3199. More...

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Education

Students pass TAKS

Mathematics part . . .

Fairfield fifth and eighth grade performance levels on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills mathematics examination show marked improvement from 2008 scores. First administration of the 2009 TAKS math tests was given in April. More...

Triplets a first in Fairfield school

Two brothers and their sister . . .

After moving to Fairfield during Spring Break, the Pavlas trio, Garrett, Parker and Ashlynn, have become the first triplets to enroll in Fairfield elementary. When Ms. More...

Fairfield alumnus to study abroad

Fairfield alumnus Brandon Griffin plans to study abroad this summer in London as he continues his studies in broadcast communications. More...

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Obituaries

Orand Lambert

Graveside services were held Tuesday for Orand Lorenza "Lefty" Lambert, 82, who died Friday, May 1. Mr. Lambert was born in Ward Prairie on June 26, 1926 and was raised in Fairfield and Galena Park. More...

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Swine flu delays school activities

Effect of the swine flu epidemic in Fairfield mostly is inconvenience as events across the state are cancelled. With no cases of the virus in Fairfield Independent School District, or area, classes continue as scheduled. More...

Rains damage roads, bridges

Water rescues performed . . .

A series of rain storms last week dumped as much as a foot of water on parts of Freestone county, flooding roads, washing out bridges and resulting in a pair of water rescues. More...

Wreck kills wrong way Dallas driver

A Dallas man driving the wrong way on I-45 north of Fairfield died Saturday morning when his vehicle crashed headon into a tractor-trailer rig. The wreck occurred at 2:14 a.m. More...

Grand jury hears cases

25 indictments returned . . .

The Freestone county grand jury last week returned felony criminal indictments in 25 cases. Grand jurors met for their regular monthly session on April 29 at the courthouse in Fairfield. 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.) April 27 1:10 a.m.—Officer Irion assisted a stranded motorist. More...

Sheriff 's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 435- Trees cut down FM- 27, unknown to the owner. FEMS and Butler VFD to severe stomach pain, FCR- 261. FEMS, Fairfield VFD and DPS Warren to accident, Mile 193. Dep. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

WHEN THE CAT HITS THE FAN

The Discovery Channel and Animal Plant have now exposed our suburban children to the dog-eat-dog reality of nature. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

THIS WAS THEN

From the Files of The Fairfield Recorder

May 10, 1934 MANY ATTEND BEER TRIAL HERE As advertised old man Beer was put on trial here Wednesday night at the First Baptist Church, and a crowded house was present. The verdict was guilty. More...

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