September 24, 2009 RSS feed / News

Jewett soldier finishes basic

Army National Guard Pvt. Juanita L. Kreider has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

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BAND STUDENTS OF THE WEEK for the Grand Band from Eagle Land are: l-r, senior trombone player Rob McCully and senior trumpet player Adam Rhoads. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Cooper Gas Unit, #5H Field:Teague(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type: 15650 ft, Drill, Horizontal Location & Acres:1.0 miles SE from TEAGUE Survey: SHAPARD, TP, 686. More...

Aprons topic at meeting

Club gathers at MB House . . .

"Tie One On—-An Apron, Of Course!" was the theme of the Fairfield History Club's first meeting of the 2009-2010 year, held Sept. 3 at the Moody Bradley House. More...

Great Goat Gather sale is Saturday

FCGBA to hold Great Goat Gather Open Pen Sale The Freestone County Goat Breeders Association invite all goat breeders to participate in the Great Goat Gather Open Pen Sale to be held at the Ike Carden Show Arena at the fairgrounds in Fairfield thi More...

Mushrooms, wines celebrated at event

Eighth annual Texas Mushroom Festival will be held next month in Madisonville and will celebrate mushrooms and Texas wines. The event includes wine tasting and cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, a dance, and a carnival for the kids. More...

Recycle garden pots in Waco

Master Gardeners in McLennan county are urging gardeners to recycle their plastic and clay flower pots, and keep them out of the landfill. More...

TDCJ team roping benefits St. Jude's

First annual TDCJ ID Benefit Open Team Roping will be held next Saturday with all proceeds going to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The event will be held Oct. 3 at the Palestine Youth Livestock Arena beginning at 10 a.m. More...

Railroad teams with the Great Pumpkin

This October the Texas State Railroad will host PEANUTS™ - The Great Pumpkin Patch Express. Participants will join Snoopy for a train excursion themed after Charles M. More...

Church News

Caney Baptist Church Caney Baptist Church congregation will host their annual Fall Celebration this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Gospel music will be provided by area groups, and a free catered lunch will be served at 1 p.m. More...

Wreck kills Mexia man

On wet roadway . . .

A wet roadway is listed of Public Safety Trooper as a factor in a 4-vehicle Kyle Purnell reports. last week on the west edge The Maxwell vehicle of Freestone county that struck a glancing blow to a claimed the life of a 23- More...

Appraiser gets certified tax designation

Freestone Central Appraisal District property appraiser Dan Ralstin recently received his designation as a Certified Tax Administrator from the Institute of Certified Tas Administrators. More...

Boys' Little Dribblers tourney help needed

Fairfield Boys' Little Dribbers invites volunteers to sign up Monday at a meeting to start plans for hosting a national tournament next year. The national championship is set for play the third week in April. More...

Skinner, Johnson to wed

Couple sets December date . . .

Terry and Randie Skinner of Fairfield have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Kacie to Zack Johnson, son of Bruce and Regina Johnson of Buffalo. More...

Classmates from Dew to hold meet

Dew School alumni will meet for a reunion this Saturday at Dew Methodist Church fellowship hall beginning at 10 a.m. Classmates are invited to bring a covered dish and visit with former students. More...

USDA grants will be available

For small ag producers . . .

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces that USDA is accepting applications for grants to assist agricultural producers seeking to add value to the commodities they produce. Approximately $18 million will be awarded nationwide. More...

Fish to fry at SOVFD

Southern Oaks Fire House will hold a fish fry this Saturday, and area residents are invited to attend. Fish fry will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., and tickets are $6 for adults, and $3 for children under age 12. More...