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COOPER FARMS PEACH STANDS, which are now open, was visited recently by Dr. David Byrne, Texas A&M University specialist in peach varieties who has planted several trial trees in the Cooper orchards around Fairfield. Pictured with Dr. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, May, 16, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,472 head. There were 220 sellers and 68 buyers. More...

FISD board elects officers

Officers for the Fairfield Independent School District board of trustees were elected at a called meeting last week and no changes were made in the lineup. More...

Oakwood man completes basic

Air Force Airman Timothy A. Rantala graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Summer cheer camp

Registration begins . . .

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. More...

Fairfield VFW celebrates Memorial Day

To honor American veterans, Fairfield VFW Post 5872 will host its annual Memorial Day celebration Sunday, May 24, beginning at 2 p.m. A special tribute to veterans and servicemen is planned with a special guest speaker and commemorative program. More...

Couple sets date for June nuptials

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle Lee Garner to Robert William Mayes, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Virgil Mayes. More...

Church News

BUFFALO MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Buffalo Missionary Baptist Church will host a gospel concert on Saturday, May 24, featuring the Harmony Quartet. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. with no charge for admission. More...

Annual memorial set for New Hope

Freestone's New Hope Cemetery will host it's annual memorial on Saturday, May 23, beginning with the association's business meeting at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. More...

Under new management

Fruit of the Bloom . . .

Fruit of the Bloom nursery near Richland- Chambers Reservoir came under new management recently when Delilah Schmidt took over day-today operations. The nursery, owned by Jeanie Adams of Fairfield, is located on FM 416. Mrs. More...

City election results stand

City Council members agreed to exclude a single mail-in ballot which did not arrive at the city polling place by election date. The ballot was that of Mildred Hill, mother of Mayor Roy Hill. More...

Hospital lease amended

Providing more funds . . .

Fairfield Hospital Board directors approved an amendment to its master lease agreement with East Texas Medical Center under which ETMC will spend $2-4 million over the next two years on capital improvements. More...

TAES plans lawn program

Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Freestone and Limestone counties is hosting a lawn maintenance and household pest program on Thursday, May 28, at Gibbs Memorial Library in Mexia. Registration starts at 6 p.m. More...

County awarded funds

For food and shelter . . .

Freestone county has been chosen to receive $4,461 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county and is taking applications for distribution of those funds. More...

Reduced cost sports exams to be offered

Reduced cost athletics physicals are being offered Thursday, May 28, for Fairfield student athletes in sixth, eighth and 10th grades. Anyone playing a school sport must have a current physical. More...

17 under wins chamber event

A low score of 17 strokes under par won the annual Fairfield chamber of commerce golf tournamet played Saturday at Big Cedar Country Club. The tourney is played as a chamber fundraiser. More...

New houses opened

Children's home grows . . .

With the help of volunteers and donations from supporters, Pleasant Hill Children's Home expanded it's facilities last Friday with the opening of four 1,200 square foot houses. 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...

Fairfield 4-H to host cow patty bingo

As a fundraiser, the Fairfield 4-H Club will host a game of cow patty bingo at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at the Moody Reunion Fairgrounds. Tickets are $5. Only 240 tickets are available. More...

Cemetery group meets Saturday

The Day Cemetery will host its annual memorial this Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. Visitors are welcome. The program includes a memorial service, business meeting, and picnic lunch. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs. More...

Historical marker applications

Texas Historical Commission . . .

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...

Items Americans refuse to give up

While some Americans have cut back on cable, expensive clothes and other non-essentials during these economically challenging times, there are a few items some households are refusing to do without. More...