October 1, 2009 RSS feed / News

Benefit to aid Fairfield couple

A luncheon and auction to benefit a Fairfield couple who are both battling cancer, James and Beth Ireland, will be held Friday, Oct. 16, at Fairfield Civic Center. The event starts at 11 a.m. The civic center is located at W.L. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, September 26, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,801 head. There were 243 sellers and 60 buyers. More...

Hospital board reaffirms UPL investments

Fairfield Hospital District board members held a brief meeting Monday to reaffirm an investment program that covers the cost of medical coverage for indigent patients. More...

Caddo Indian culture day set

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site will host Caddo Culture Day 2009 (formerly the Archeology Fair) next Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

'Elvis' coming to Teague for dinner show

Elvis Presley is coming to Teague for a return engagement at the Teague Community Center, Oct. 17. Sponsored by the Teague Historical Preservation Society, the concert will begin at 6 p.m. More...

Ex-Fairfield woman subject of book

Jeri Ivison Paholek's life chronicled . . .

The life and death, mostly the life, of a former Fairfield woman is told in a new book just released by Xulon Press. More...

Courthouse hosts campers

Friday night on lawn . . .

The courthouse lawn in Fairfield will be decorated with something a little different Friday night--- overnight campers. More...

AARP driver program set

A 1-day AARP driver safety program will be held Oct. 13, 1 to 5 p.m., at Fairfield ETMC. The refresher course is designed for drivers 50 years of age and older, but is open to anyone. More...

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PREVIEW PARTY for the Fairfield History Club's Art Exhibition was held Thursday night, with special guest artist Janet Staples, left. Mrs. Staples displayed her folk art paintings and pencil sketches. With Mrs. More...

Dinner Saturday to benefit Duck

A benefit steak dinner is set Saturday night in Palestine for Jeff Duck of Oakwood. As a result of diabetes, Duck, 48, has had kidney failure and is on dialysis. More...

Reunion set for Ivy descendants

A reunion of the descendants of Cyrus K. Ivy (1814- 1890), as well as the families of others who are buried in the Ivy Cemetery in Huntington, will be held at the cemetery Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Sept. More...

Church sets Fall Fest

St. Bernard's annual event . . .

Fall Fest at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Fairfield is set Oct. 17 and will include a 5K Run/Walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. More...

Shot clinic set at center

Oct. 15 in Fairfield . . .

A shot clinic is set Oct. 15 at Fairfield Senior Center on North Bateman from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Texas Department of State Health Services will provide adult, age 18 and older, flu vaccinations. More...

St. Elmo dinner, cake auction next Saturday

Annual hot dog supper and cake auction for St. Elmo Cemetery Association will be held next Saturday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. The fundraiser will be held in the fellowship hall of New Hope Baptist Church. Proceeds will be used for cemetery maintenance. More...

Wortham sets cleanup day

City of Wortham annual Citywide Cleanup will be held next Saturday, Oct. 10. A garbage truck will go house to house on that day beginning at 8 a.m. More...

Berlin Airlift program set

Freestone County Historical Commission will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the Sheriff's Training Center on highway 84. A program on the Berlin Airlift will be presented by W.C. (Dub) Southers of Duncanville. More...

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A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY was hosted by Fairfield chamber of commerce last week to welcome Saint Bernard's Catholic Church as a new chamber member. Pictured with Father Devaraj Arulappa, parish priest, are church and chamber members. More...

Emma tops girls' names

There's a new leading lady topping the A-list. Her name is Emma. Among all girls born in the United States last year, Emma was the most popular name. Isabella was second. Emily, which had been the most popular girl's name for 12 years, was third. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Terry "B" No. 1 Gas Unit, #9H Field:Teague(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type: 15000 ft, Drill, Horizontal Location & Acres:1.0 miles NE from FAIRFIELD Survey: JONES WMC, 6 8 1 . More...

Wright, Phillips to wed this month

The families of Jennifer Wright and Charles Phillips, Jr. are proud to announce the engagement of their children. Miss Wright is the daughter of David and Darla Wright of Bryan. Phillips is the son of Charles and Rosemary Phillips of Fairfield. More...

Library notes busy summer

Reported by librarian . . .

The Fairfield Library closed out a very busy summer schedule. There were over 360 participants in the Summer Reading Club activities. Over 594 books were read. More...

RFL plans style show

Fundraiser set next week . . .

Freestone County Relay for Life will host the Fall Style Show and Luncheon at Fairfield Civic Center next Friday, Oct. 9 at noon. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. More...

Church News

New Birth Christian Center New Birth Christian Center will celebrate the 36th anniversary of their pastor and wife Bishop T. Gatson, Sr. and first lady Rachel Gatson this Sunday at 3 p.m. More...

WILSON BIRTH ANNOUNCED

Scott and Jaiha Wilson of Fairfield have announced the birth of their daughter Chyler Faith, born Aug. 9 at Medical Center of Plano. The newborn weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. More...

Project grad meet Monday, help needed

Fairfield Project Graduation will meet Monday evening at 5:30 at the Fairfield elementary school cafeteria. Volunteers are planning the after-graduation event held each year for Fairfield high school juniors and seniors. More...