June 18, 2009 RSS feed / News

010p1_xlg.jpg

Student earns medical degree

A Teague high school graduate, Benjamin Baines Mize, graduated last month from University of Texas Medical School in Houston. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, June 13, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,450 head. There were 188 sellers and 58 buyers. More...

Pair of camps planned for young gridders

The Fairfield Eagles football coaching staff plans to hold two camps this summer for players in seventh through ninth grades. First camp is for skills players and is set Monday- Wednesday next week. Campers will work out from 8:30 a.m. More...

Business receives honor

BBB Torch Award . . .

Better Business Bureau has presented its highest honor to A Pineywoods Home Health Care which operates an office in Fairfield. More...

Finalize reunion plans

Dogan Alumni . . .

The Dogan Alumni Association will meet this Saturday 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...

Cemetery holds annual memorial

Holding its annual memorial on Sunday, June 28, is the St. Elmo Cemetery Association. The program will begin at 11 a.m. with church services at New Hope Baptist Church. Following the service, a catered lunch will be served. More...

Annual service at cemetery set June 27

The Antioch Cemetery Association at Luna will hold its annual memorial and association meeting Saturday, June 27. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a business meeting which will be followed by a memorial service and lunch. More...

Photo

DONATING $500 TO THE City of Fairfield is the Fairfield Lion's Club. The contribution will go towards maintenance of the city's kiddie park. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Limestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Fern V. More...

Street to remain same

Name change asked . . .

Citing unnecessary expenses to current business owners, Fairfield city council members denied a request to rename Bailiff Drive changing it to Fairfield Parkway. More...

SCV honors soldiers

Leon county ceremony . . .

Four Confederate military grave markers at Winn Cemetery near Marquez were dedicated and all Confederate military veterans were honored early this month in a ceremony conducted by Sons of Confederate Veterans that included rifle and cannon salutes. More...

GM approves Teague dealer

Lone Star Autoplex of Teague, also known as Lone Star Chevrolet, has been identified by General Motors as a key Chevrolet dealer and will continue in business as usual. More...

Community garden planted in Oakwood

Benefitting seniors and shut-ins . . .
By Melissa Missildine The Buffalo Press

Both adults and children from the community of Oakwood came together recently to begin the Project Save a Life community garden. James Martin of Palestine and James Tryon of Houston volunteered to ready the garden for planting. More...

Fair opens with parade

"Country Paradise" . . .

More than 108 entries were received, but more vehicles, horses, floats and other participants traveled through downtown Fairfield in the Freestone County Fair parade Monday evening. More...

Church News

METHODIST CHURCH Every Tuesday through Aug. 18, Dew United Methodist Church will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at no charge. The congregation requests that those attending stay, eat and enjoy the fellowship. More...

Cooking Well with Diabetes

Diabetic nutrition 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...

Notary program starts August 5

The Heart of Texas Council of Governments will host a special presentation for current, new, and non-notary participants that would like to receive their Texas Notary Public Commission. More...

Annual service at Midway set for 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...