Attending the Texas Farm Bureau's 46th annual Youth Leadership Conference held at Angelo State University were Garrett Ward and Jacob Sessions. The students were sponsored by Freestone County Farm Bureau.
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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...
The bell schedule for Fairfield schools has been set for the 2009-10 school year that starts Monday, Aug. 24. Classes for early childhood and elementary school students start at 7:50 a.m. More...
Heard by commissioners . . .
With no clear policy for overturning a decision of its sick pool committee, Freestone county commissioners voted that a denied request to draw from the sick pool be heard again by the committee. More...
Fairfield police are investigating two burglaries at businesses last week in which a flatbed truck was stolen at one of the locations. More...
Fairfield Police Department will give extra emphasis to nabbing drunk drivers during the week of Aug. 21-Sept. 7 as they participate in the National Alcohol-Impaired Driving Crackdown. The "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. More...
Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Fails Gas Unit, #32 Field:Freestone(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type: 13500 ft, Drill Location & Acres:6.8 miles S from TEAGUE Survey: JUAN L CHAVERT, 685. More...
Review water and wastewater problems . . .
Water wells, wastewater treatment plants and overtime were discussed at a workshop last week attended by Fairfield city council members who are working on the city's 2009-2010 budget. More...
THE WORTHAM BULLDOGS opened practice at 7 a.m. Monday with 36 prospects under the direction of new head coach Jerry Young, assisted by Leroy Johnson, Shane Dodge, Mark Shelton, Anthony Branch and Ben Gorden. The Bulldogs scrimmage Kerens at 10 a.m. More...
Board of directors have been announced and registration has been set for the fall 2009 Freestone County Soccer Season. More...
Chris Christensen Systems has been selected for the 2009 Best of Fairfield Award in the pet supplies category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). More...
A "Summer Special Garage Sale" will be held this Saturday in Athens at College Street Market. Set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the sale is at the location of St. Stephen's Anglican Church at 2101 E. College St., and is all inside and air-conditioned. More...
Bob Bowman's East Texas . . .
In August of 1945, when the United States dropped the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Charlie Kimble of Lufkin was part of the American landing party that toured Japan's shambles and helped free 4,500 Korean prisoners of war. More...
Wortham Bulldog Booster Club hosts "Meet the Bulldogs" at the game against Kerens, set next Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at Bulldog Field. Players will be introduced before the game. A Booster Club meeting is set Monday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. More...
Loans for small business . . .
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA is now accepting applications for up to $1.7 billion to fund projects that help spur business activity and economic growth in rural communities. More...
Mrs. Texas title . .
Married women between the ages of 21 and 56, are invited to compete for the title of 2010 "Mrs. Freestone County". Mrs. Freestone County will represent her area at the Mrs. More...
Dr. Pavan Saridena was the guest speaker at the monthly "Senior Friends" meeting held at Palestine Regional Medical Center on July 28th. Dr. More...
Members of Pyburn Church of God in Christ held an appreciation service honoring Elder John Reeves on his retirement as pastor. Reeves also served as area district superintendent overseeing several other churches. More...
For those with diabetes . .
Fit4D, a personalized diabetes coaching service, is offering the unique opportunity for all who are diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes with a free two day Online Open House giving them an opportunity to speak with Fit4D's team of Certified Dia More...
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