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Library planning new home

Project will require fundraising effort . . .
With a limited amount of current space and no room to grow, board members at Mary Moody Northen Library in Fairfield have begun a process that will eventually lead to a new, much larger, state of the art library facility, located on land just north More...

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THE VOLUME BUYER BUCKLE from the Freestone County Fair is presented by fair board member Will McSwane to representatives of XTO Energy and Trend Gathering and Treating. The company spent $29,333 at the junior livestock auction. More...

ETMC remodel to start soon

An architect is expected on site in the next couple of weeks to start drawing plans for a remodeling project at East Texas Medical Center of Fairfield for which about $5.6 million is available. More...

News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, July 11, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 2,367 head. There were 239 sellers and 58 buyers. More...

Lions install new officers

Present awards . . .

Fairfield Lions Club inducted a new slate of officers and presented awards at a ceremony and dinner last week. The new officers serve during the 2009-10 club year. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Hartley Unit, # 4 Field:Teague(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type: 13000 ft, Drill Location & Acres:1.1 miles SW from TEAGUE Survey: BREWER, G, 690. More...

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Sports

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THE WORTHAM HEAT machine pitch baseball team took first in their division in Richland-Chambers Baseball Association and advanced to the district playoffs in Mildred this week. More...

Hoops Camp draws young stars

Directed by Fairfield coaches . . .

Just shy of 100 young basketball players took part in drills and competitions last week at Fairfield Hoop Camp. More...

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EAGLE TRACK CLUB MEMBERS spent the summer practicing and running area meets, picking up awards at Waco and Itasca. They also are competing at a region meet to qualify for state in San Antonio. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

ANOTHER SQUEEZE CHUTE STORY
By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

Another squeeze chute story. In my world it is the equivalent of a shark attack or a middle of the night calving call . . . a story that sends shivers down my spine! More...

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Full Story

Before I Get "Seniler"

by Bill Whitson

Shop Fairfield First There are plenty of bargains to be found right here in our hometown. And elderly shoppers can save an additional two percent with the senior discount. The only requirements are they must be over 80, and with their parents. More...

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R&B funds clarified

Two Freestone county road and bridge departments that received cash infusions last week are in somewhat different boats, precinct four ran out of money and precinct three is deferring some costs. More...

Student studies in Spain

Prior to graduation . . .

A month studying in Spain this summer whetted the appetite of Felicia Ireland of Fairfield to travel some more when the opportunity presents itself. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Proudly sponsored by: The Fairfield Recorder

MONDAY, JULY 20 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..Freestone County Commissioners Court, 9:00 am, Commissioners Courtroom- Freestone County Courthouse ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield TUESDAY, JULY 21 ..Rotary Club, noon, Big Cedar Country Club More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) July 6 2:05 a.m.—Officer Irion and Cpl. Green on report of alarm sounding. 3:39 a.m.—Officer Irion and Cpl. Green on suspicious vehicle. 8:40 a.m.—Cpl. More...

Deputies get 2 drug arrests

Freestone county sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant at a rural residence on FM 489 Friday afternoon and made two arrests on drug charges. Jailed on charges of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance were Tony J. More...

Sheriff's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 445- Good friend Fred Albers tells that he got an inch of rain at his house…..then he noticed that he hadn't pushed the gauge all the way down to the bottom of the holder. More...

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Education

SHSU honors top grades

For spring semester . . .

Several Freestone county students have earned a place on the Dean's List at Sam Houston State University for the spring 2009 semester. Students from Fairfield and their majors are Stephen B. Black, sophomore, ag business; Ana K. More...

Students attend 4-H lab

Edwards-Adcock named VP . . .

Freestone county 4-H member Taylor Edwards- Adcock was elected district first vice president at the 4- H leadership lab held late last month. She will participate on the State Council of Texas. More...

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Letters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: How blessed we were to attend the San Antonio Independence Day Tea Party! More...

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Obituaries

Robert (Fred) Tucker

Funeral services for Robert Fred Tucker, 68, were held Friday, July 10, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Teague. Bro. Darrel Beggs officiated. Interment followed the services at Greenwood Cemetery in Teague. More...

Lois Viola Cochrum

Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Viola Cochrum, 95, were held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Teague. Bro. Darrel Beggs officiated. Interment followed at Union Cemetery near Freestone. More...

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