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November 26, 2009 / News

Chili fundraiser held at VFW

Fairfield VFW Post 5872 Ladies Auxiliary raised a little more than $3,000 at its annual chili supper for Cancer Aid and Research. The chili supper and chili cookoff was held Friday evening at the post. More...

Students offer restoration of photographs

A group of Fairfield high school students learning how to restore photographs are now practicing their lessons by offering free photograph restorations. More...

FB sponsors fireman training

A volunteer with Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department, Jake Robertson, attended the 80th annual Municipal Fire School held at Texas A&M University during the summer. More...

Living with depression is topic of meet

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the fellowship hall at St. John's Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. More...

Holiday events begin next week

Toy Run, Santa Claus, and ice skating rink . . .

Holiday activities in downtown Fairfield will span several days next month and will include a visit from live reindeer one day, Santa's visit on another, and an ice skating rink around Christmas, brought by the City of Fairfield and the Fairfield c More...

Cancer survivor's group sets meet

A cancer survivor support group called "Heroes of Hope" is forming in Freestone county, and members have set a meeting Dec. 2 in Fairfield. Guest speaker will be Joleen Eiklenborg of the American Cancer Society. More...

GED classes held at Crockett center

Anyone with a disability can now prepare for the GED exam at the Crockett Resource Center for Independent Living (CRCIL). More...

Hospice cited this month

For care provided . . .

For care to patients and families during life-limiting illness, November is declared National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. More...

Donate used cell phones to soldiers

Cell Phones for Soldiers and Crockett Resource Center (CRCIL) are calling on all Americans to donate their unused cell phones. The goal is to provide every U.S. soldier with a way to call home for free. More...

Health in Action hits 2-year mark

Addressing health needs in Freestone county . . .

Monitoring and providing healthy services to county residents is the objective of the Freestone County Health in Action coalition, which began about two years ago. More...

On the Edge of Common Sense

THANKSGIVING IN THE 2009 RECESSION

By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

This Thanksgiving I am thankful for many things large and small. For instance, on the world stage I am thankful that Saddam Hussein finally got what he had coming. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,534 head. There were 166 sellers and 86 buyers. More...

Board chairman elected at CNB

Community Bank Holdings of Texas, Inc., board members elected Byron Cook of Corsicana as the chairman of the board last week. Cook is stepping into the position left vacant with the recent death of his father, Leland Cook. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Cagle Gas Unit, #30 Field:Freestone(CV-Bossier Cons.)(Unknown) Permit Depth/Type: 13000 ft, Drill Location & Acres:6.0 miles N from DONIE Survey: LUNA, G, 704. More...

Tour features three Fairfield homes

Relay for Life holiday fundraiser . . .

Three Fairfield homes will be featured on the Relay for Life annual Christmas Tour of Homes set Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. John Gordon and Mary Small's home is at 195 Susan Circle in the Lakewood addition, Mozelle Williamson lives at 426 N. More...

Recycle holiday trees in Waco after Christmas

Keep Waco Beautiful will host its annual "Chipping of the Green" Christmas tree recycling event, Saturday, January 9th at Paul Tyson Field Parking lot, on Lake Air Drive just past the horse barn area of the Coliseum, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. More...