June 4, 2009 RSS feed / News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, May, 30, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,454 head. There were 197 sellers and 55 buyers. More...

2009 FHS HONOR GRADUATES

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Farm acreage shrinks over past decade

Texas may have added a few more farms in the last decade, but those farms are shrinking in size, according to a recent study by American Farmland Trust and Texas A&M's Institute of Renewable Natural Resources. More...

Jobless rate declines

In Freestone county . .

Unemployment for Freestone county dropped in April, the latest month figures are available from Texas Workforce Commission, and remains the lowest in the area. More...

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BI-COUNTY COOP RECOGNIZES Good Neighbor Laundry and Cleaners as its "Business of the Year" for their participation in mentoring and employing students in Fairfield. Pictured are business owners Monica and Reggie Davis. More...

Golfers, parents play tournament

Two teams shot matching scores of 38 Monday afternoon in the annual 9- hole tournament for Fairfield senior and junior high school golfers and parents. More...

FJHS students recognized

At award ceremonies . . .

Fairfield junior high students were honored last week with a variety of awards and recognition at four separate assemblies. More...

Couple unites in marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Davis. . .

Regan Annette Sanchez became the bride of Benjamin Joseph Davis in a double-ring ceremony held May 16 at Creekside Farm in Fairfield. Officiating at the evening ceremony was Michael Daniels of Tyler. More...

Reunion planning set

For Dogan alumni . . .

The Dogan Alumni Association will meet Saturday, June 13, to finalize plans for the 11th annual Dogan Reunion. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at True Vine Doxa Center, located on Hwy. 75 South. More...

Corley, Shamburger to wed

September ceremony . . .

Bill Corley of Teague and Susan and Mike Jennings of Corsicana announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jessica Corley, to William Shamburger, son of Bill and Theresa Shamburger of Fairfield. More...

Couple renews wedding vows

In celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary, Julian and Nancy Wise renewed their vows at the community garden in Butler. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Gale White and witnessed by the couple's children, family and friends. More...

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RECIPIENTS OF THIS YEARS citizenship awards at Fairfield junior high school included: front, l-r, fifth grade student, Ivy Robinson and eighth grade student, Katy Berger; middle, l-r, eighth grade student, Amanda Cook and seventh grade student, Laure More...

Post Oak memorial set at cemetery

Post Oak Cemetery will hold its memorial this Saturday. The program will open with the association's annual business meeting at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be followed by the memorial service with guest speaker Dr. More...

Fairfield coed on academic list

A 2008 graduate of Fairfield high school, Sarah Bonner, is named to the President's Honor Roll at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The earned the recognition for spring semester studies. More...

Fair volunteers sought

Starts June 15 . .

The 2009 edition of the Freestone County Fair, which opens in less than two weeks, looks to be bigger than last year with 499 livestock entries on the books. More...

FHS graduation set this Friday

The Class of 2009 at Fairfield high school crosses the stage Friday night in commencement exercises. Graduation is at 8 p.m. at Eagle Field. FHS is graduating 116 senior students this year, the largest graduating class in Freestone county. More...

Congratulations FHS Class of 2009

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ROB McCULLY . . . Louis Armstrong Award winner. More...

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WORTHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Distict is recognized by Bi-County Coop as "Business of the Year" for mentoring and employing students. Pictured is WISD food service coordinator Christine Daniels. More...

Fairfield council spends $287,000

Streets, repairs and computers . . .

Money flowed freely as Fairfield's new city council approved more than $287,000 in spending during last Tuesday's meeting. More...

FHS seniors recognized at assembly

Receive scholarships, awards . . .

Members of the Fairfield high school Class of 2009 received awards and scholarships last week at the annual Seniors Honor Assembly. In all, more than $550,000 in college scholarships was announced. More...

Annual memorial set for Saturday

Lake Chapel Cemetery will host its annual memorial service Saturday at 11 a.m. The service will begin following a brief business meeting. Family and friends are invited to bring a dish and eat lunch on the grounds. More...

Couple sets date for June nuptials

Kevin and Stacy Heavilon of Greenwood, Indiana announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Heather Nicole, to Justin Marcus McCullough, son of John and Bridget McCullough of Indianapolis, Indiana and Jack and Brenda Carey of Fa More...

Cemetery memorial set Saturday

Shanks Cemetery will host its annual memorial and picnic lunch on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. Guest speaker for the event will be Steve Cowart, Pastor of Teague's Eighth Avenue Baptist Church. More...

Juneteenth event begins June 14

The A.M. Hunter Titus Charitable Cultural Center will commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the announcement of the abolition of slavery, with a week-long celebration, June 14-20. More...

Signups open for cheer camp

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...

Fair projects detailed

Home economics . . .

The Freestone County Fair would not be complete without the Home Economics Project Fair. Entries will be checked in Monday, June 15, for all categories with the exception of baked goods which will be checked in from 8 to 9:30 a.m. More...

4-H club holding 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...

Church News

BEHIND THE VEIL CHURCH Behind the Veil Church will host a revival nightly at 7 p.m., June 17-19, with guest speakers Michael Daniels of Fairfield's True Vine Doxa Center, Carlos Daniels of Palestine's Faith Tabernacle and W.R. Daniels of Mt. More...