October 8, 2009 RSS feed / News

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FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Capps Memorial Chapel, which is under new ownership, as a member of the chamber. Pictured are business managers David and Sharon Fox, center, and chamber representatives. More...

First Freemason linked to Teague

Free Masonry runs deep in the family of Teague resident Mary Skene Wilson who is directly descended from the first Freemason in the United States. Mrs. Wilson's ancestor is John Skene, a Scotsman who imigrated to the U.S. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:T.C. Oakes Estate Gas Unit, #11 Field:Freestone(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type: 13800 ft, Drill Location & Acres:2.2 miles NE from FARRAR Survey: CHAVERT, JL, 294. More...

Peer group at Wortham starts effort

The Peer Assistance and Leadership chapter at Wortham high school recently launched its first service project of the year, Operation Remember Me. More...

DAR discusses projects

At September meeting . . .

Meeting of the Jonathan Hardin Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was held last month. Vice Regent Kathleen McKee opened the meeting Sept. 9 in place of Regent Diana McDonald. More...

Adult flu shots offered next week

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...

Wortham plans city clean up day

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

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2009-2010 FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Interact Club officers and directors were installed at the September 29 Fairfield Rotary Club meeting. More...

Devon sale set in Franklin

Association comes to Texas . . .

After being in New York and Rhode Island, the North American Devon Association is coming to Texas for its 2009 annual conference and select sale. Next Friday, Oct. 16, the conference will be held at the Pridgeon Center in Franklin. More...

County retired teachers to meet Tuesday

Monthly meeting of the Freestone County Retired Teachers will be Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Whitaker/Sessions Center on highway 84 west. Membership is open to all retired teachers as well as staff. More...

Corsicana aviators honored Saturday

World War II flying cadets who received training in Corsicana Field will be honored Saturday afternoon when a life-size bronze statue to the aviators is unveiled at Corsicana Municipal Airport. More...

Business burglarized in Fairfield

Burglars broke into a Fairfield business last week and hauled away an, as yet, unspecified quantity of tools and equipment. Fairfield Police are investigating the break-in reported Thursday, Oct. 1, at Fairfield Trucking on Old Palestine Road. More...

Old tractors to be shown this weekend

Antique tractors and farm equipment will be on display this Friday-Sunday at Teague City Park for a show sponsored by Bi- Stone Antique Tractor Club. More...

Event honors CSA soldier

The John H. Reagan Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans in Palestine is hosting a Confederate memorial marker dedication Saturday, Oct. 17, at Bonner Cemetery north of Fairfield. The ceremony is at 10 a.m. and honors Lt. James G. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, October 3, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,962 head. There were 250 sellers and 64 buyers. More...

Race tickets prize offered

Wortham Project Graduation is giving away four NASCAR tickets for the Dickies 500 race at Texas Motor Speeway as a fundraising prize. The tickets will be awarded Friday, Oct. 30, at the high school pep rally. The race is on Sunday, Nov. 8. More...

Courthouse campers raise funds

Interact students help disaster victims . . .

Some 40 Fairfield students used the courthouse lawn as a campsite Friday night to raise funds for ShelterBox. ShelterBox is an organization that sends supplies to people in disaster areas worldwide. More...

RFL style show is Friday

Fall show, lunch fundraiser . . .

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

Butler senior center open Wednesdays

Butler Community Center is open each Wednesday and offers meals and programs for senior citizens. In October, the programs began with an observance of Fire Prevention Week. Next Wednesday, Oct. 14, the center will feature bingo and other games. More...

Lunch will raise funds for couple

Friends of James and Beth Ireland are hosting a benefit lunch in their honor to offer support for the couple while they undergo cancer treatments. The lunch, provided by Lou's Chinese food, will be held next Friday, Oct. 16, beginning at 11 a.m. More...

Church News

BROWN CHAPEL Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church will celebrate its 53rd annual homecoming service at 2 p.m., Sunday. Rev. James Joey Baggett is the church pastor. The church is located at 1048 Farm Road 489 East, Oakwood. More...

Driver safety course is next week

A 1-day AARP driver safety program will be held Oct. 13, 1 to 5 p.m., at Fairfield ETMC. Cost of the course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. For more information, call 903-723-7155. More...

Public invited to citywide breakfast

A first ever community breakfast called "It Takes a Village" is planned Oct. 24 in Fairfield and will feature four speakers from four different walks of life. More...

St. Elmo supper, auction this Saturday

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