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2-A-DAY PRACTICES started Monday morning for the Fairfield Eagles and Lady Eagles. Volleyball player Kiresten Cox, left, practices spiking under the watchful eye of head coach Dennis Johnson and running back Chris Burns, above, More...

County files $15.2 million budget

Property tax rate cut planned . . .

Anticipating a drop in mineral values in the future, Freestone county commissioners cut spending by $1.9 million in a proposed budget filed Friday with the county clerk. A cut in the property tax rate also is planned. More...

School to start own police force

Fairfield Independent School District will start its own police department as soon as it can advertise for and fill a position for an officer. More...

News

Barbecue contest set

Lions Club hosting . . .

Fairfield Lions Club hosts a competition of Lone Star Barbecue Society this month at W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds. The barbecue contest on Aug. More...

Eagle Club first meeting slated Monday

Fairfield Eagle Club holds its first meeting of the year at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Johnson Activity Center film room. The booster club meeting is to start planning fall sports support projects. "Meet the Eagles" is set for 6:30 p.m. More...

FISD plans training for substitutes

Fairfield Independent School District is looking for eager substitute teachers over the age of 21 who want to work with students in pre kindergarten through 12th grade. More...

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Obituaries

Tuck Bonner

Tom (Tuck) Bonner, 73, of Fairfield, died July 27, 2009 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1935 in Corsicana to Tom Robinson and Anna Laura Willard Bonner. More...

Ellen Gunter

Ellen Gunter Graveside services for Ellen Gunter were held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Lake Chapel Cemetery near Fairfield. Rev. Harry Moore officiated. Visitation was Monday at New Life Assembly of God Church in Fairfield. More...

Bob Crowell

Funeral services for Mr. Bob (Big Boy) Crowell were held Monday, August 3, 2009, at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Bro. Steve Cowart officiatec. Interment followed the services at Cotton Gin Cemetery. More...

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FISD 'recommended' by state

Promotion based on student testing . . .

Fairfield students improved on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests this spring to a level that earned a "recognized" rating for the district and for the senior high school. More...

Customers ditch clunkers

The government cashfor clunkers rebate program to stimulate the automotive business is proving popular in Fairfield as people trade in their older, gas guzzling vehicles for new models. "We're selling a few," Randy Pretzer of Bossier Country says. More...

Grand jurors hear felony complaints

Half of the felony criminal indictments handed down by the Freestone county grand jury—-there were 17 in all—-dealt with illegal drug charges last week. More...

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MONDAY, AUGUST 10 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield ..Freestone Quilt Guild, 6:30 pm, Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church .. More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) July 27 3 a.m.—Officer Gasaway and Cpl. Bass on problem between two neighbors. 12:34 p.m.—Officer Irion to minor wreck. More...

Sheriff's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Sheriff's Report Number 448- FPD to Sunset, neighbor problems. Dep. Clayton Aldrich arrests motorist on South 75, County Warrant. Dep. Shaw to dog bite problem at ER. TPD Howard to report of kitten trapped in shop all weekend. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

CHARLOTTE, THE GPS
By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

Lately I've been packing a GPS locator when I'm checking cows. Now I can find my way back to the horse trailer! But the GPS in rent cars with all the streets and highways displayed turns my blood cold. More...

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THIS WAS THEN

From the Files of The Fairfield Recorder

1934 Judge W.R. Boyd, age 77, died at his home in Teague Sunday after a long period of declining health. Burial was in the Teague cemetery Monday, following impressive ceremonies at the Methodist Church in that city. The Grounds Lumber Co. More...

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