May 14, 2009 RSS feed / News

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THE "QUILT OF COURAGE" pieced by Becky Stephenson of Fairfield and her sister, Jerrianne Evans, will be auctioned Friday evening at Freestone County Relay for Life. More...

OIL GAS NEWS

PERMITS Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:H.D. Black Gas Unit, #5H Field:Teague(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type: 15500 ft, Drill, Horizontal Location & Acres:0.7 miles SE from TEAGUE Survey: BREWER, G, 695. More...

Historic site visits free Sunday

For Preservation Month . . .

During Preservation Month celebrate Texas history at more than 30 state historic sites. More...

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WORTHAM REHABILITATION CENTER resident Homer Butler accepts a Wii game system donated to the facility by the Wortham student council. More...

County art league to meet Saturday

The Freestone County Art League will meet this Saturday from 10 a.m. till noon at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall in Teague. China painter Martha Van Winkle will present the program. Mrs. More...

Event opposes proposed plant

Opposition to the permitting of Lakeside Energy on FM 416 is growing. Opponents will host a barbecue this Saturday to raise money for the legal funds to fight the proposed power plant located near Richland Chambers Reservoir. More...

Couple weds in spring ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Hennesey . . .

Jill Renee Shultz became the bride of Ronnie Wayne Hennesey in a double ring ceremony held March 21 at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. Officiating at the evening ceremony was Ed Ridge pastor of Round Prairie Baptist Church. More...

Survivor sign up begins for Relay for Life

Fairfield Relay for Life extends an invitation to all cancer survivors to participate in the Survivor's Lap during the organization's annual event on Saturday, May 15, at Eagle Field. More...

Postage rates increase

By two cents . . .

Postage increased Monday from 42 to 44 cents. However, customers can continue to mail letters at today's prices by purchasing the Forever Stamp before May 11. More...

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IN HONOR OF MOTHER'S DAY THE Butler Center hosted a Mother's Day celebration last Wednesday. Honored mothers included: Theola Knolls, Sandra Cunningham, Magelean Watkins, Ina Carter, Evelyn Goff and Maurine Jones. Mrs. More...

Fairfield Public Library

Monthly report . . .

In regard to the H-1N-1 virus, the staff at the Mary Moody Northen Library inspects all returning materials for damage and soiling. Antibacterial wipes are used to clean the facilities computers and phones which are available for the public's use. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, May, 9, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,401 head. There were 194 sellers and 64 buyers. More...

THC filling marker gaps

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is committed to saving the unknown stories of Texas' past. This dedication resulted in the recent adoption of criteria to award approved candidates with Marker Application Funds collected since fall 2006. More...

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ATMOS ENERGY makes a $250 donation to Freestone County Relay for Life and will man a water station for walkers this Friday during the event. Pictured are Steve Schauwecker of Atmos and relay volunteer Billie Brim. More...

Fun run benefits Relay for Life

Hosted by Fairfield PE department . . .

A total of 144 runners participated Saturday morning in the Fairfield PE Warrior Fun Run benefitting the Relay for Life Fundraiser of American Cancer Society. More...

Senior citizens honored

At annual luncheon . . .

Volunteers and patrons of senior service centers throughout Freestone county were recognized Friday at the annual Senior Citizens' Appreciation Day. More...

Couple united in marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Bankhead . . .

Dedra Lynn Flandry became the bride of Trey Bankhead in a double-ring ceremony held April 18 at Round Prairie Baptist Church in Fairfield. Officiating at the evening ceremony was Ed Ridge pastor of Round Prairie Baptist Church. More...

Annual trail ride begins this weekend

The Bobbing B' Trail Riders will host their fourth annual trail ride this Friday beginning at 4 p.m. with a campout on both Friday and Saturday nights. The group will depart from the Plum Creek Community near Fairfield. More...

Signups for cheer camp underway

Cheerleading camp, hosted by the Fairfield high school cheerleaders, will begin Monday, June 29. The three-day camp will be held at the Johnson Activity Center from 9 a.m. to noon for 3 year old to second grade participants and from 1 to 4 p.m. More...

Final meeting of the club year

Fairfield History Club . . .

Hosting its final meeting of the 2008-09 club year, members of the Fairfield History Club gathered at the Moody- Bradley House last Thursday for a salad supper. More...