November 12, 2009 RSS feed / News

Food collection day set

At River of Life pantry . . .

Food collected in Fairfield during a 1-day Food for Families drive will stay in Fairfield and be used to help feed area residents in need. The drive is being held Nov. More...

Patsy Cline tribute concert is Saturday

A musical tribute to Patsy Cline will be held Saturday at Moody Bradley House and is sponsored by the GFWC Fairfield History Club. "Crazy 'Bout Patsy", starring Sherrill Douglas, will be presented in one show only, at 5 p.m. More...

Christmas on the square event planned

A Dickens of a Christmas, holiday activities around the square, is scheduled this year for Saturday, Dec. 5, and will begin about 5 p.m. Featured are a parade, music, late night shopping, and visits with Santa. More...

Palestine hospital signs up surgeon

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andre Thomas is seeing new patients in Palestine at the Medical Office Building adjacent to Palestine Regional Rehabilitation Hospital. After a brief career teaching math and science, Dr. More...

Emergency farm loans considered

Applications for emergency farm loans for losses caused by drought, above normal temperatures and associated wildfires on Jan. More...

Eye care is important

For diabetes patients . . .

During November, American Diabetes Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds everyone with Diabetes to protect their vision by having a dilated eye exam once a year. More...

Cyclists contribute to United Way

During "Ride the Hills" . . .

First annual Ride the Hills the United Way Bike Ride, benefiting the East/Central Texas United Way, was held Oct. More...

Church News

Inspiring Word Inspiring Word Christian Center presents "Grounded in Christ" workshop next Saturday, November 21 at 8:00 am. More...

Email fraud alert issued

Fairfield computer expert Rod Norton says emails are currently circulating that advise users to update their Facebook accounts. Norton says these are fraudulent, and he urges users not to click on the emails. More...

Butler reunion to hold preholiday dinner

2010 Butler school reunion will have a pre- Thanksgiving dinner sale on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Price is $7, and on the menu is turkey and dressing, ham, green beans, yams, cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert and drinks. More...

Young artists can apply for grant

Deadline is Nov. 15 . . .

Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is accepting applications for the 2010 class of the Young Masters scholarship program, but only through Nov. 15. The scholarships will help promising young schoolaged students in Texas to excel in the arts. More...

Nurse practitioners give help to doctors

This week is National Nurse Practitioners Week, and Texas Governor Rick Perry has signed a proclamation citing the work that nurse practitioners do. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:W.A. Keils Gas Unit, #7 Field:Teague(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type:13200 ft, Drill Location & Acres:2.8 miles S from TEAGUE Survey: MATES CASILLAS, 693. More...

Wortham facility helps build telescope

Discovery Channel follows construction . . .

A Wortham fabricating facility is providing part of the construction of a 78 feet tall, 62 feet diameter state of the art telescope and housing for the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, funded by, and appropriately named, The Discovery Chan More...

County 4-H groups have busy season

Students honored, activities held, funds raised . . .

Freestone county 4-H members have been busy the last couple of months with honors, appointments and fundraisers, reports county extension agent Nick Hoffman. More...

Flu is topic of meeting

Doctor speaks to club . . .

Straight Talk on the Swine Flu was the topic of the Fairfield History Club's November meeting. Guest speaker was Dr. Joseph Berger, III, of ETMC Fairfield. The meeting opened with the pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags led by Patricia Tate. More...

Congregation welcomes new pastor

Fairfield Church of Christ . . .

At services this weekend, Fairfield Church of Christ will welcome new pastor Jason Schick and his family. Schick is a native of Fairfield and moved from the area after he received an associate degree in 1990. More...

Art League to decorate ornaments

Freestone County Art League will meet this Saturday at the Church of Christ fellowship hall in Teague at 10:00 a.m. More...

Dew elementary to host book fair

Dew elementary and junior high will host a Scholastic Book Fair next week to help raise funds for library books and materials. Theme of this year's fair is "Destination Book Fair: Read around the World. More...

Benefit will pay for Carswell expenses

A benefit dinner and dance is set next Saturday night at the VFW post in Fairfield, and will help the family of Brandy Elliott Carswell pay for medical expenses. Mrs. More...

Young Farmers starts sale of poinsettias

Annual poinsettia sale of Fairfield Young Farmers has started for the holiday season. The organization, which supports Fairfield FFA activities, is selling only red poinsettias this year. More...