August 20, 2009 RSS feed / News

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...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, August 15, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,942 head. There were 240 sellers and 58 buyers. More...

Mediterranean trees grow in county

Not a typical Texas farm or farmer . . .

Olives are not one of the top 10 agricultural products grown in Freestone county. They're not even one of the top 10 agricultural products grown in Texas. Some say that you can't grow olive trees at all in these locales. More...

School Menu

Fairfield School Menu Aug. 24-28 Lunch Monday - (K-12) Hamburger, cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, pickle, potato smiles and ice cream. Tuesday - (K-12) Chicken sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickles, broccoli and cheese. More...

Wedding date set for Uriegas, Austin

Alberto and Linda Uriegas of Edinburg and Dottie Austin of Fairfield have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their children Christina Uriegas and Trevor Austin. The wedding will be held Nov. 13, 2009 at St. More...

October wedding planned for couple

Benny and Sandra Pearce of Houston and Rick and Melissa Harris of Teague announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children Michelle Pearce and Derek Harris. More...

Watch pressure for better health

Normal blood pressure may be as low as 70/50 for infants, less than 120/80 for people under the age of 18, but for those older than 18, a reading of 130/80 is considered within the normal range. More...

Most can manage own portfolio

Investors urged to learn more . . .

You're smarter than you think you are, and at least one expert wants you to put your money where his mouth is. More...

Deadline set for citywide garage sale

Entries are being accepted for the City Wide Garage Sale, set Saturday, Sept. 12 in conjunction with the Fairfield Show of Wheels. More...

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...

Benefit set Aug. 29 for Fairfield man

Fairfield high school classmates and friends of "Big" Willie Dowell will hold a benefit dinner, dance, roast and auction Saturday, Aug. 29, to aid Dowell's family and help with medical expenses. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Weaver, #3 Field:Wildcat(Unknown), Dowdy Ranch(Cotton Valley) Permit Depth/Type: 14300 ft, Drill Location & Acres:8.8 miles SE from FAIRFIELD Survey: JOHN MCCLANNAHAN, 420. More...

Couple wed in Fairfield

Hickerson, Whitaker . .

Couple Sally Grace Hickerson became the bride of Randall Brian Whitaker in a double ring ceremony held June 20 in Fairfield. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Melissa Hickerson of Lorena. More...

Elementary school sells cookbooks

Fairfield elementary school cookbooks will be on display at "meet the teacher" night Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30. The cookbooks include recipes submitted by school students and faculty, and will help raise funds for the school. More...

Gross, McMorris wedding held

Will live in Pampa

Brehanna Nichole Gross became the bride of Timothy Scott McMorris in a double ring ceremony held at Pleasant Hills Chapel in Oakwood on Aug. 1. Rev. More...

Girls Little Dribblers sets meet

Fairfield Girls Little Dribblers will elect officers and begin the planning phase for the 2010 season at the meeting set Monday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. More...

Church News

New Zion Missionary New Zion Missionary Baptist Church will host the 2009 Annual Women's Conference, "God's Woman and the End Times," Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. More...

Church celebrates 131st anniversary

A 131st homecoming and church anniversary celebration was held Sunday at Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church. The church traces its roots to April 8, 1878, when a Missionary Baptist Church was founded by the Rev. Dan Ransom. More...