August 27, 2009 RSS feed / News

Barrentine, Smith to wed

November wedding set . . .

James, Jr. and Ida Barrentine of Teague have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Jennifer to Korey Smith, son of Kerry and Karol Smith, also of Teague. More...

Girls Little Dribblers will meet Monday

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...

FCSO receives grant for victim liaison spot

Freestone county sheriff's office was recently awarded a grant to fund a crime victim liaison position for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, by the Texas Attorney General's office. More...

Bond continues for city woman

Between Germany and Fairfield . . .

In 1985, Dr. Joe and Barbara Crossno of Fairfield hosted a foreign exchange student from Germany, who spent that school year with the Crossno family. Since his initial visit 24 years ago, Dirk Einicke has remained close friends with Mrs. Crossno. More...

Free screening for depression in October

Free mental health screenings will be held at the Corsicana Public Library on National Depression Screening Day Oct. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. The library is located at 100 N. 12th St. More...

Funeral home is business of the month

Selected as Spotlight Business of the Month by the Fairfield chamber of commerce, Griffin- Roughton Funeral Home has been located in Fairfield since the fall of 2000. The business began in Corsicana in 1946 by W.E. More...

Church News

Behind the Veil Behind the Veil Church congregation will celebrate the church's sixth anniversary on Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Alan Coleman, pastor of Gates Community Church in Athens. More...

Casey, Nold say vows

In Hawaiian ceremony . . .

Amy Ann Casey became the bride of Brian William Nold in double ring ceremonies held July 5 at Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii. The bride is the daughter of Roy and Terri Casey of Fairfield. The groom is the son of Dr. More...

Baseball association plans meet

Fairfield Baseball Association held its meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the baseball complex. On the agenda: officers were set to be elected. More...

Power plant study registration open

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 22, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,927 head. There were 241 sellers and 64 buyers. More...

Chamber welcomes new teachers

FISD hires 15 new staff members . . .

New staff members at Fairfield Independent School District were welcomed at the annual New Teacher Breakfast, held last week by the Fairfield chamber of commerce. More...

Texas Perimeter Hike

"Writers facing the problem of Texas find themselves floundering in generalities, and I am no exception. Texas is a state of mind. Texas is an obsession. Above all, Texas is a nation in every sense of the word. More...

School Menu

Fairfield School Menu Aug. 31-Sept. 4 Lunch Monday - (K-12) Hamburger, cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, pickle, baked fries and ice cream. Tuesday - (K-12) Chicken spaghetti, roasted baby carrots and cheesy garlic breadstick. More...

Santa program buys gifts for senior citizens

Santa for Seniors is accepting donations now to help purchase Christmas gifts for senior citizens at nursing homes in Groesbeck, Mexia, Wortham, Teague and Fairfield. More...

Eagle Country 4-H changes meet dates

Eagle Country 4-H will hold their meetings starting in September in a new place and at a new time. Beginning Sept. 21, the meetings will be held the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. More...

Wortham 4-H club sets September meet

The Wortham 4 H club will hold the first meeting of the school year on September 2nd at 6 p.m. at the chamber of commerce building. All previous 4H members and anyone who would like to join are invited to attend this event. More...