July 16, 2009 RSS feed / News

Farm Bureau backs biofuels

The Agriculture Department's recent release of funding for biofuels initiatives could offer local farmers an all new cash crop, Freestone County Farm Bureau president Earl Minze says. More...

Centennial anniversary set

Plans finalized for reunion . . .

The Booker T. Washington/J.A. Brooks Alumni Association of Teague held its final planning meeting for its centennial anniversary celebration next month. More...

Ike Carden Rodeo starts on Friday

Eleventh annual Ike Carden Rodeo and Trail Ride will be held in Fairfield this weekend at W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds and will feature a camp out, trail ride, rodeo events and dance. More...

ADA provides title descriptions

On July 26, 1990, President George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This was our nation's first comprehensive civil rights law on behalf of people with disabilities, and it forever changed the way America does business. More...

Shiloh center hosts annual fundraiser

Shiloh Community Center fundraiser will be this Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature the Herzog Family from Bremond and A Touch of Grass featuring Dusty and Trish Brewer of Fairfield. Salads, desserts and tea will be served at 7 p.m. More...

Thornton readies for homecoming

Thornton Homecoming begins this Friday and features dances, rodeos, contests, parade and other events continuing into Saturday evening. More...

Brides should change name on card

Social Security encourages . . .

Weddings are in season at this time of year. If you're planining to have one, or know someone who is, make sure you put Social Security on the to do list—-because we may need to send you a card. A new Social Security card, that is. More...

Pancake meal benefits city firefighters

Benefitting the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department, a pancake supper will be held Friday night. At the "green barn" at Moody Reunion Grounds, the event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. and will cost $5 per ticket. More...

Chamber selects business

Morrison Lawn Services . . .

Fairfield chamber of commerce has named Morrison Lawn Services business of the month for July. More...

Buffalo Livestock

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

Mexia DU wins a top award

For steady growth . . .

At its recent state conference in Kilgore, Texas Ducks Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited, Inc., named the Mexia DU chapter one of the top chapters in both Texas and the United States. More...

Dogan students return for reunion

Activities include parade, dinner, `Big Broadcast' . . .

A BANNER WELCOMING Dogan high school alumni to the 2009 reunion led a parade Saturday morning down S. Bateman Street. More...

Caddo Mounds hosts family fun day/night

Caddo Mounds state historic site is hosting Family Fun Day and Night Sky Viewing next Saturday, July 25. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Fairfield students earn UNT degrees

Two degrees were issued to Freestone county students at the University of North Texas spring 2009 commencement ceremonies. Mark W. More...

Quick dinners class set Monday eve

Quick dinners for working moms is the subject of a class set Monday night, offered by the Texas AgriLife extension office. More...

Pastor and wife honored at service

Pastor Sam and Lurna Cumby of Behind the Veil Church International will be hosted this Sunday at the annual Pastor's Appreciation Service. Services will be held at the Fairfield Civic Center beginning at 3:30 p.m. More...

Singers celebrate 15th anniversary

Third generation gospel singers will celebrate their 15th anniversary with services Friday night at 8. Owen Chapel Church of God in Christ will host the event. The church is located 13 miles east of Fairfield on highway 84. More...

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FAIRFIELD BAND STUDENT Ashley Kethley received the outstanding woodwind performer award at Stephen F. Austin State University band camp held in June in Nacogdoches. More...

Foreign exchange students need home

Foundation for Intercultural Travel is searching for families to host exchange students. A U.S. State Department designated exchange visitor program, and 501 (c) (3 ) non-profit educational organization, More...

Gospel music offered this Saturday

Texas Gospel Music Hall in Athens will host the Proclaimer's Quartet and the Harmony Quartet in concert this Saturday evening at 6. Doors open at 5 p.m. For information, call 903-677- 2492 or 903-477-8084. More...