December 17, 2009 RSS feed / News

007p1.jpg

FJHS helps at Christmas

Toys, food and cash . .
Fairfield seventh and eighth grade students helped out needy families in the area with drives for toys and canned goods this Christmas season. The canned food drive wrapped up last week at the dance held for seventh and eighth grade students. More...

Photo

THE FAIRFIELD RECORDER publisher Joe Reavis spoke to Fairfield junior high students earlier this month during career day. Several business owners and professionals took part in the annual event. More...

Buffalo student graduates MHB

A student from Buffalo, Drew Mitchell Ashley, was one of 207 students receiving degrees this month at University of Mary Hardin- Baylor in Belton. Winter commencement exercises were held Friday in the Mayborn Campus Center. More...

Group sees “Rockettes”

FSB Travelers . . .

FSB Travelers from Fairfield and surrounding areas made a trip to Grand Prairie over the weekend to see a performance by the Radio City Rockettes. More...

Chamber cites business

Fairfield bank named . . .

December Business of the Month, named by Fairfield chamber of commerce, is Community National Bank & Trust of Texas. Community National Bank & Trust of Texas has been a part of the Fairfield community for more than 100 years. More...

Support group meets next month

A second meeting has been set Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the ETMC Fairfield Hospital conference room for the Freestone County Cancer Support Group. More...

Photo

SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS, members of Community Care Club of Richland Chambers entertained guests at Fairview Healthcare Residence last week. More...

Church News

FAITH TEMPLE MINISTRIES Faith Temple Ministries on north highway 75 in Fairfield will celebrate the ministers and spouses 13th appreciation this Sunday at 5 p.m. More...

Athens gospel concert set

Palmetto State Quartet and Shiloh will be in concert January 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Texas Gospel Music Hall in Athens. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Door prizes, concessions, and wheelchair accessible. More...

Christmas activities set at Dew church

Dew United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Eve Service next Thursday night at 9:00 p.m. The community is invited to game night at 6:00 p.m. More...

Ex-teacher is FFA honorary member

The Sandyland District and the Fairfield FFA have recommended Patricia Henderson of Fairfield to Honorary State Membership. Ms. More...

City family celebrates the season

Visitors are welcome . . .

A Christmas tradition that has grown bigger and bigger over the years for a Fairfield family has expanded to include the public for a short time this weekend. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, December 12, 2009, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 2,306 head. More...

Christmas toy drive underway

A tri-county Christmas toy drive has been opened this holiday season by McCoy’s Building Supply in Corsicana. More...

WHS holding blood drive

Wortham high school, in cooperation with Carter Bloodcare, is hosting a blood drive from noon until 6 p.m. Friday. The drive will be at the Central Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. More...

Photo

AT A MEETING held earlier this month, a donation was made to Phil and Lisa Taylor of the American Fallen Soldier project by GFWC Fairfield History Club of $250 and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, with More...

Hospice to hold service

Families of Thee Hospice and community friends are invited to participate in a memorial service and candlelighting Friday at First Baptist Church. The event will begin at 6 p.m. More...

Caution urged in cold

Stay healthy this winter . . .

What constitutes extreme cold can vary across different areas of the country. Even in regions unaccustomed to winter weather, near freezing temperatures are considered “extreme” cold. More...

Oakwood holiday concert set

A free Christmas worship concert will be held in Oakwood Dec. 20, hosted by Spirit of God Ministries, Inc. The concert will be held at the Miracle Church on Broad Street on highway 79 in Oakwood, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. More...

Toy brings discount at car wash

Third Generation Gospel Singers of Fairfield will hold a toy drive in conjunction with Big Willie’s Wash and Wax. Beginning now through Dec. More...

Presbyterian church events continue

Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian church has scheduled the annual Christmas activities this month, that continue with services this Sunday. On Sunday at 11 a.m., the church will present the classic Service of Readings and Carols. More...

Photo

LADIES OF JONES CHAPEL United Methodist Church of Fairfield have made more than 250 teddy bears to give to residents of area nursing homes, Meals on Wheels recipients, and other county seniors for Chr More...