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Pitcher to play in college

Signs with LCU . . .
After four seasons as an All-District pitcher for the Fairfield high school Lady Eagles, senior Courtney Nelson takes her game to Lubbock Christian University in fall. More...

Missionary aids children

At Uganda facility . . .

Former Fairfield resident and missionary Robin Hancock has been home from Uganda the past several months as she embarks on a new venture, opening her own facility to care for abandoned and orphaned babies. More...

Graduation set this week for WHS, THS

More than 100 senior students cross the stage this week at graduating ceremonies for Teague and Wortham high schools. Teague graduation is set for 8 p.m. Friday at Lions Stadium and Wortham graduduation is 7:30 p.m. More...

News

90 enter fair parade

More are expected . . .

The 2009 Freestone County Fair parade set for Monday, June 15, as the kickoff for the fair has drawn 90 early entries. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, May, 23, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,021 head. There were 185 sellers and 54 buyers. More...

FISD hosts annual staff golf tourney

A scorecard playoff determined the winner last week in the annual Fairfield Independent School District golf tournament when two teams carded rounds of six under par. More...

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Sports

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WORTHAM JUNIOR STUDENT Ashley Rhodes qualified in the 3,200-meter run for the UIL State Track and Field Championships set next week at Austin. She placed second at region with a time of 13:24 minutes. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

THE ART OF DRIVING
Baxter Black, D.V.M.

Most farm kids learn to drive early on. It's part of the responsibility given along with daily chores. They learn to drive from parents or siblings because it makes them more useful on the farm, though it creates some odd occasions. More...

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NATURAL SOLUTIONS...

for the Farm & Garden
Exposure to Sun light

What I have selected are three components that are vital to plant growth so that you can focus on a short list of things to do, and feel as though you have a part in the success of your landscape. More...

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Trooper wrecks dodging a deer

The Texas Highway Patrol in Freestone county lost the use of one of its patrol calls when it crashed during an evasive action to avoid hitting a deer. The wreck occurred at 1:45 a.m. More...

Girls basketball coach hired

Brings 24 years experience to FHS . . .

With a background coaching all sports over a 24-year career, new Fairfield girls athletics coordinator and girls' backetball head coach Stephen Heers looks forward to improving all Lady Eagles athletic performances. More...

Kirvin tragedy recalled

Ceremony set Saturday . . .

A monument will be dedicated Saturday as part of a memorial service to Johnnie Cornish, one of three African American men burned alive in Kirvin in 1922 after being accused in the murder of a white girl. More...

WHS names top grads

33 in senior class . . .

The 33-member Wortham high school Class of 2009 is led by valedictorian, Amber Reece and salutatorian, Kara Jantzen. The WHS senior class consists of A. 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.) May 18 12:05 a.m.—Officer Kindon arrested a subject on warrants. 7:50 p.m.—Officer Gallegos on reported assault. More...

Sheriff 's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 438- Two year old locked in vehicle, FCR-731….Out now. FPD Kindon arrests man on Lamar County Warrants. Deputies Aldrich and Willis to FCR-1240 on report of drunk man on another's porch. More...

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Education

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EARNING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE awards for 2008-09 at Wortham junior high school are: l-r, sixth grade Ashley Anderson, seventh grade Drew Jenkins and eighth grade Rowan Miller. More...

High school students honored

At annual awards assembly . . .

Students who have excelled academically at Fairfield high school this year were recognized last week at the annual Honor Day Assembly. More...

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Obituaries

Rutha Jones

Funeral services were held Saturday for Rutha Mae Fantroy Jones, 87, who died Sunday, May 17, at Fairfield Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Mrs. Jones was born in Fairfield's Post Oak Community on Feb. 22, 1922. More...

D. Witt Mims

Funeral services were held Saturday for D. Witt "Bubboy" Mims, 86, who died Tuesday, May 19, at the Teague Nursing Home. Mr. Mims was born in Freestone county on June 26, 1922. More...

Lloyd Harris, Jr.

Graveside services were held Saturday for Lloyd "Sonny" Harris, Jr., 83, of Granbury who died Wednesday, May 20, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. Mr. Harris served as a Marine in Guam during World War II. More...

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