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Veterans park officially opened

Veterans Remembrance Park of Teague was formally dedicated with a ceremony held, appropriately, on Veteran's Day last week. More...

Funeral held for restoration leader

A Fairfield native instrumental in the restoration of many of Fairfield's downtown buildings died Sunday in Tyler. More...

FHD board eyes remodeling plan

Fairfield Hospital District board members took their first look at a draft floorplan that will almost entirely remodel the hospital. The remodeling is a project of East Texas Medical Center which leases the facility from the district. More...

News

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FAIRFIELD HISTORY CLUB donates $200 to the recycling project started throughout Fairfield Independent School District this year. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 2,911 head. There were 324 sellers and 70 buyers. More...

Aggies honor FHS grad

For business growth . . .

A Fairfield high school and Texas A&M University graduate, Casey Sledge was honored recently when his company, Sledge Engineering, was named to the Aggie 100. More...

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Sports

2009 - 2010 EAGLE BASKETBALL

Fairfield Eagles Boys Basketball Schedule Date Nov. 13/14 Nov. 17 Nov. 19-21 Nov. 20 Nov. 23-24 Dec. 1 Dec. 3-5 Dec. 8 Dec. 10-12 Dec. 15 Dec. 18 Dec. 28-30 Jan. 5 Jan. 8 Jan. More...

Subvarsity girls win games

To open new season . . .

The Fairfield high school Lady Eagles freshmen and junior varsity teams started the 2009-10 season last week by posting three victories. More...

Eagles ready for debut

Games start this week . . .

Fairfield high school Eagles basketball teams stepped out on the court for the first time this season in games early this week and tournament action over the weekend. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

TWO KINDS OF DAIRYMEN The Hindu dairymen, represented by the Hare Krishna (HK) in the United States, have much in common with dairymen from California, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The HK dairy is in West Virginia and is called New Vrinaban. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

Writer's Roost

'I ain't the PO-leece, I'll shootchee'; beaten with broomstick Many of us see or hear things we think are funny, we wish would happen or maybe even wish we'd do. More...

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Speakers say 'keep the coach'

Believe grid program on right track . . .

Less than a week after the conclusion of a 1-9 varsity football season, two speakers spoke at the Fairfield Independent School District board meeting to ask trustees to retain athletic director and head football coach Darrell Piske. More...

Air monitor talk turns testy

In commissioners court . . .

Freestone county officials once again addressed the air monitor issue at Monday's regular commission meeting, and although they seem to be tiring of the topic, they also don't appear to be in a hurry to make any progress. More...

County runners compete at state

Cross country runners from Fairfield and Wortham competed Saturday at the state meet in Round Rock and claimed one top 10 finish. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Proudly sponsored by: The Fairfield Recorder

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 ..Rotary Club, noon, Big Cedar Country Club ..AA & NA, 8:00 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church Fairfield ..AA, 7:00-8:00 pm, Lakeside United Meth More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) November 9 12:10 a.m.—Officer Tiner on report of alarm sounding at business. All doors were secure. More...

Sheriff's Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 463- FPD Tyner arrests female motorist at local gas station, three outstanding Fairfield Traffic Warrants. TPD Reed gets another, 5th and Pine, also showing a Warrant (City of Teague), in the computer. More...

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Education

Dew honor roll students named

Dew schools have honored students for the second six weeks of the school year. Top honors were awarded for perfect attendance, star students, honor rolls, and best teachers. More...

FJHS students' posters win

Power of Peace . . .

Four junior high school students were honored last week by Fairfield Lion's Club for winning poster designs in the Power of Peace poster contest. First place poster was designed by Kayla Mitchell, who earned a $50 grand prize. More...

Espinoza honored at SHSU

Former FHS student . . .

Ana Espinoza of Fairfield has accepted membership in Golden Key International Honour Society and was honored during a recent induction ceremony at Sam Houston State University. More...

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Letters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: On October 28 about 10 a.m. on a windy morning, our family received news that we don't wish upon anyone. We were out minding our own business, as a matter of fact is was a day as usual. More...

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Obituaries

Juanita Richardson

Juanita Richardson, 79, of Fairfield, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 at her residence following a 2-year battle with cancer. A memorial service was held Saturday at Capps Memorial Chapel. Ricky Missildine officiated. More...

Zelt Dunbar

Funeral services were held Nov. 5 for Zelt King Dunbar, 68, who died Nov. 1 at Patients' Choice Medical Center. Services were held at Nave Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Moody officiating. Burial was at McMillian Cemetery with Military Honors. More...

Callie Brown

Mrs. Callie Brown, 90, of Teague passed away Nov. 8 in the Heritage Oaks Nursing Facility of Corsicana. Viewing was held at the funeral home Friday, Nov. 13. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11:00 a.m. More...

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