August 20, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Animal shelter benefits

From newspaper sales . . .
New Leash on Life received a $400 donation this week from The Fairfield Recorder as its part of proceeds from a recent newspaper subscription drive. More...

Lions host barbecue cooks

At fairgrounds . . .

Barbecue cookers from across Texas set up their pits at W.L. Moody Fairgrounds this weekend to compete in the annual Fairfield Lions Club Barbecue Cookoff. More...

Schools to open Monday morning

Students across Freestone county return to classes Monday for the start of the 2009-2010 school term. After only two weeks of classes, students in Fairfield, Dew and Wortham school get a break for Labor Day, Sept. 7. More...

News

Council eyes overtime

During budget session . . .

Work continued on the 2009-2010 Fairfield city budget at a special meeting held last Tuesday before the council's regular meeting. More...

Wreck injures truck driver

A Garland truck driver sustained serious injuries last week when he failed to negotiate a curve and his truck overturned on FM 833 north of Fairfield. The accident occurred Wednesday, Aug. More...

Applications open for NRG classes

Applications are now being taken for the second year of classes at the NRG Texas' Limestone Electric Generating Station Navarro College Area Technical Center (ATC). More...

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Sports

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WORTHAM BULLDOGS VARSITY football players were provided drinks, cookies and fruit by the Bulldog Booster Club after the scrimmage with Kerens held Saturday. More...

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THE WORTHAM LADY BULLDOGS show off the championship trophy they won over the weekend at a tournament in Abbott. More...

Spikers open season

Matches and tourney . . .

The Fairfield high school Lady Eagles volleyball teams opened the 2009 season last week with matches against Centerville and a varsity tournament at Cameron. More...

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Letters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: Much negative talk has been said about small hospitals. Some of the talk I agree with and some I don't. All I have to go on is my experience. In the month of June, my mother-in-law, Mrs. More...

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County funds air monitors, again

Approves budget and tax rate . . .

Freestone county commissioners made some people happy and disappointed a few others as they wrapped up a $15.2 million budget for 2009- 2010 at a public hearing Monday morning. More...

Scout earns Eagle rank

A May graduate of Fairfield high school, Jack Wright, wrapped up active participation in Boy Scouts of America over the weekend when he received his Eagle rank. More...

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THE 2009 VOLLEYBALL SEASON started last week for the Fairfield high school Lady Eagles varsity squad which is looking to repeat as District 20-AAA champions. More...

Sales tax dropped for school buying

Texas shoppers get a break from sales taxes on clothing and school supplies this Friday-Sunday during the annual state sales tax holiday. Layway plans can again be used to take advantage of the tax savings. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Proudly sponsored by: The Fairfield Recorder

MONDAY, AUGUST 24 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 ..Rotary Club, noon, Big Cedar Country Club ..Wortham Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm, Chamber Office ..AA & NA, 8:00 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) August 10 2:30 a.m.—Officer Kindon observed a suspicious vehicle at Bragg's Car Wash on N. Fairway. Officer Kindon advised everything okay. 9:30 a.m.—Sgt. More...

Sheriff's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 450- Deputy Barrentine in on day off, recovering stolen 4-Wheelers, culprit arrested next day. Electric troubles, FCR-1250. Keys locked in car, Old 75. Teague VFD to gasoline spill at Dap's. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

THE MECHANICAL BULL
By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

"So, what's the difference between riding a mechanical bull and riding a real one?" asked the boy of his dad. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

Bob Bowman's East Texas . . .

`Twirler' is colorful character

When Audrey Dean Leighton passed away in mid-2005, East Texas lost one of its most entertaining and colorful characters. More...

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Obituaries

Gale Jean (Pinky) Crook

Funeral services for Mrs. Gale Crook, 56, were held on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at 10:00a.m. at First Baptist Church in Fairfield. Pastor Ken Pruitt officiated. Interment followed the services at Lake Chapel Cemetery near Fairfield. More...

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