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Mineral values decline

Could affect tax rates . . .

A drop in mineral values this year could cause Fairfield Independent School District to tighten its belt when the budget for fiscal year 2010-11 is figured. More...

A parade, beauty pageants, livestock shows, rodeos and a carnival all are on the schedule next week when the 85th edition of the Freestone County Fair opens in Fairfield. The fair officially starts at 7 p.m. More...

Woman hurt critically in rollover wreck

A 1-vehicle rollover wreck sent three Teague residents to the hospital last week, one of them with critical injuries. The wreck occurred 6.8 miles west of Teague on U.S. 84 at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 3. More...

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THE TOP THREE RIDERS in the 250 class at the Freestone Raceway stop on the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship started the first race together Saturday. Riders are: l-r, Christopher Pourcel (377), Ryan Dungy (10) and Trey Canard (39). More...

News

New parts store opens

Teague Auto Parts . . .

Filling a void in the business community, Teague Auto Parts opened last month on the U.S. 84 loop and is holding its official grand opening June 26-27. More...

Juneteenth celebration set

Area residents are invited to attend a celebration of Juneteenth, commemorating the abolition of slavery in Texas, on Friday, June 19, in Fairfield. The Juneteenth Festival is from 6-9 p.m. at True Vine Doxa Center, 917 S. Fairway. More...

Basketball camp slated in Wortham

Wortham Independent School District basketball coaches are offering a summer camp this month that is free to students attending Wortham schools. The camp, open to boys and girls in first through ninth grade, is June 22-25. More...

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Sports

Athletes host summer track

Two Fairfield athletes who are running college track are heading up a summer track program here for boys and girls ages 5-18. Coaching the program are Gavan Bass and Alfraid Manning. More...

Pro races show talents

At track near Wortham . . .

After grabbing his first career victory in the premier 450 Class just one week ago, Rockstar/Makita/ Suzuki's Mike Alessi, of Victorville, Calif., cruised to a 1-1 sweep of the day's motos to earn the overall victory at the Flagstar Bank Motocross More...

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ALL-DISTRICT BASEBALL players from the 2009 Wortham Bulldogs are: front lr, Hance Spencer, honorable mention, and A.J. More...

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Letters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: Many thanks to the folks who planted new flowers in the big terracotta planters on the courthouse square. More...

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Obituaries

Betty Clary

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Betty Clary, 76, of Burleson Hill who died Sunday, June 7, at Fairfield's East Texas Medical Center. Mrs. Clary was born in Freestone County's Burleson Hill Community. More...

Eleanor Swank

Funeral services were held Saturday for Eleanor Grace Parker Swank, 90, who died Wednesday, June 3. Mrs. Swank was born in Fairfield on Sept. 3, 1919 to Walter Alvin Parker and wife Leatha Pittman Parker. More...

Jerry Oliver Missildine

Graveside services were held earlier this month for Jerry Oliver Missildine, 75, of Palestine who died Thursday, April 30, at Tyler's Hospice Home Place. Mrs. Missildine was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Dec. More...

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HOWDY

By Joe Reavis

Unless he is grounded for some reason or other, young son Brady will get his driver's license when he turns 16 next week, and then begins another chapter in parenting. More...

Lady Eagle wins state 200 crown

Another state track champion from Faifield high school, Derekia Coleman, was welcomed home Saturday evening, hours after winning the Class AAA title in the 200-meter dash. More...

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PREPARING TO RECEIVE their Fairfield high school diplomas are twins Kirstie and Kristie Brewer. The FHS senior class that took part in commencement exercises Friday included 116 members. More...

Grand jury hears criminal charges

Freestone county grand jurors heard information in felony criminal cases and returned indictments in 19 cases at their May session. The grand jury convened Wednesday, May 27, at the courthouse in Fairfield. More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) June 1 3:50 a.m.—Officer Irion and Cpl. Bass on reported prowler. 9:30 a.m.—Officer Gallegos on power line down. More...

Sheriff's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 440- Horse in back yard on Monroe, but those folks don't own the horse, appeared mysteriously. TPD Howard to Pine on Civil Standby. More...

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Education

Congratulations 2009 FHS Honor Grads!

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FISD service awards are presented

At annual end-of-year luncheon . . .

ervice to Fairfield Independent School District was recognized Friday at the annual district awards celebration and luncheon. The luncheon on the last day of work for teachers was held at the elementary school cafeteria. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

BEETLESS TUESDAY

By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

I felt a twinge of sadness when I heard that the SEAM (Social Engineers And Manipulators) had declared BEETLESS TUESDAY in Missoula. It cast a pall over folks in Montana. More...

THIS WAS THEN

From the Files of The Fairfield Recorder

June 14, 1934 HAMILTON GETS DEATH SENTENCE AT HUNTSVILLE Raymond Hamilton, last and most dangerous of the Clyde Barrow pack, was sentenced to death in the electric chair here late Wednesday for the murder of Major Crowson, Eastham prison gu More...

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