October 22, 2009 RSS feed / News

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FOUR FREESTONE COUNTY girls teamed up this year to win the senior girls championship of Texas Youth Ranch Rodeo Association. Members of the team are: l-r, Emily Holmes, Bradleigh Hollister, Jaymi McLeod and Maysel McSwane. More...

Hospital needs cuddles

Teague student helps Fairfield ETMC . . .

Children who visit the emergency room at Fairfield ETMC in the not too distant future can count on a little bit of comfort from a stuffed animal, thanks to a Teague Lion. More...

Residents invited to city breakfast

A first ever community breakfast called "It Takes a Village" is planned this Saturday in Fairfield and will feature four speakers. The breakfast will be held at Jones Chapel Methodist Church and will begin at 8 a.m. More...

Teague Veterans Park sets opening

Official dedication of the Veterans Remembrance Park of Teague will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, with ceremonies beginning at 4 p.m. Veterans Remembrance Park is constructed to honor the valor, fidelity and sacrifice made by all U.S. More...

Club to give away rifle

Fairfield Rotary Club is giving away a Remington 700 APS Rifle, donated by Robinson's Trading Post. Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00, and ticketholders do not have to be present to win. More...

C of C plans business lunch

Metzger to speak . . .

A business luncheon hosted by the Fairfield chamber of commerce will be held next Thursday, Oct. 29 at noon at Sam's Restaurant, and will feature speaker Tom Metzger, executive director of the East/Central Texas United Way. More...

Mathews benefit next week at Butler center

A benefit fish fry for Charles (Slick) Mathews is set Oct. 31 at the Butler Center. Mathews is undergoing treatment for cancer and is unable to work. Funds raised will help him pay medical and other expenses. More...

Food drive needs donations

Drop-off in Teague . . .

Donations are needed to help feed the hungry at this year's annual Central Texas Food Drive, set Nov. 20. More...

FCFA meet set Monday

Annual meeting of Freestone County Fair Association is set for Monday at the Fairfield high school cafeteria. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. On the agenda are election of three board members and discussion of the 2009 Freestone County Fair. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, October 17, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 2,062 head. There were 232 sellers and 62 buyers. More...

Halloween event planned

Message about decisions . . .

The "Hell House" banner has been attracting attention and River of Life Church of Fairfield members hope to make a lasting impression on area youth on the consequences of making bad decisions. "Hell House," set for Oct. More...

Art collection on display in Fairfield

Paintings and art from the Graham Williford Collection of American Art are on display at the offices of The Williford Foundation in Fairfield and a special exhibition will be open to the public Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8. More...

Project Graduation hosts steak dinner

A $5,000 grand prize and a silent auction will be the highlights of the Fairfield Project Graduation steak dinner set Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Fairfield elementary cafetorium. More...

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GUEST SPEAKER at the Oct. 13 meeting of Fairfield Rotary Club, Benny Mize, center, talked about his daughter Emily's work in West Africa. Mize was the guest of Ken Pruitt, right. Also pictured is president Landis Bayless. More...

Church News

Southside Church of Christ Annual gospel meeting of the Southside Church of Christ will be held next week, Monday through Wednesday at 7 nightly. This year's theme is "A Stimulus Package for the Church. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Anderson County Operator:Falcon Resources, Inc. Lease & Well #:Piper-Johnson, #1 Field:Slocum, North(Sub- Clarksville)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type:6000 ft, Drill Location & Acres:2.94 miles NE from SLOCUM Survey: GIBSON, J, 91. More...