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May 28, 2009  RSS feed
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. Miss Nelson, 17, signed a letter of intent Friday morning to play for the LCU Lady Chaparrals, a choice she made after looking at other schools. More...

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. Wednesday, May 30, as Trooper Kyle Purnell, 22, was driving home from work after completing the night shift. More...

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...

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. Parade chairman Vanessa Smith, who is coordinating the event with daughters Michelle Bottoms and Lisa Schick, reports that there were 125 entries last year and expects to easily reach that number again. More...
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. MONDAY, JUNE 1 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..Freestone Quilt Guild, 6:30 pm, Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church ..Freestone County Commissioners Court, 9:00 am, Commissioners Courtroom/Courthouse .. More...
 Law
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. 8:40 p.m.—Officer Gallegos arrested a subject in assault. More...
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. Pictured with the thinclad is WHS track coach Angela Gillen. More...
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...
THE ART OF DRIVING
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. When my daughter was 13 we were having a barbeque at the house. Andy had parked his big 3/4 ton GMC 4x4 pickup with B&W turnover ball in front. More...
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. A lifetime resident of Fairfield, Mrs. Jones worked as a housekeeper in the community. More...