June 11, 2009 RSS feed / News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, June 6, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,370 head. There were 197 sellers and 55 buyers. More...

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A DONATION OF $2,500 for the Fourth of July fireworks show is made to the City of Fairfield by XTO Energy. Pictured are, l-r, city administrator Jeff Looney and Mike Yeager of XTO. More...

Dumas, Rutherford announce nuptials

Mike and Shelly Dumas of Tyler announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Casey to Bobby Dee Rutherford III, son of Bobby and Kim Rutherford of Fairfield and Scott and Penny Turner of Tyler. More...

Couple exchanges vows in Las Vegas

Courtney Rahnee Gary became the bride of Kevin Blake Cook on June 4. The couple were married in Las Vegas. The bride is the daughter of Shawn Gary of Conroe and the groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Mike Cook of Streetman. More...

Event honors Juneteenth, June 14-20

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...

Cemetery memorial set Sunday

Midway Cemetery will hold its annual memorial service this Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. The program will include a business meeting and lunch. Plates, silverware, cups and ice will be provided. More...

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CYCLING OVER 100 MILES was Fairfield resident Sharon Gibson who completed her ride during the 2- day San Antonio Tour de Cure, benefiting the American Diabetes Association. Mrs. More...

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STUDENTS AT FAIRFIELD JUNIOR high school were treated to a play day as a reward for their performance on this year's TAKS tests. The school's common area was filled with moon walks, bounce houses and rock walls. More...

Kirvin School Reunion set for Saturday

The Kirvin School Reunion is set for this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Kirvin Baptist Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be served at noon. More...

Ex-students plan for 2009 homecoming

Planning has begun for the 2009 homecoming which will be hosted by the Fairfield Ex-Student's Association and held Saturday, Sept. 26, at the VFW Hall. Mail class reunion information to P.O. Box 225, Fairfield, TX 75840. 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...

Pageant contestants vie for titles

During Freestone County Fair . . .

Pageant competition for the Miss Freestone County and Miss Teen Freestone County titles is set for Tuesday at the Fairfield high school auditorium. More...

Couple sets date for fall 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 celebrates golden anniversary

To honor 50 years of marriage, Jesse and Nancy Haynes will celebrate with friends and family this Saturday at Oakwood Methodist Church from 2 to 4 p.m. The reception will be hosted by the couple's daughters. More...

Diabetic meal planning

Cooking Well classes . . .

For people with diabetes, maintaining healthy blood glucose levels is a matter of life and death. One way for people to better control their glucose levels is to eat healthful meals and snacks at regular times each day. 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...

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...