January 14, 2010 RSS feed / News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, January 9, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 726 head. There were 97 sellers and 50 buyers. More...

County man files for state rep post

I, Charles E. Morgan, P.E., Inactive, announce my candidacy for Democratic Party nominee for State Representative for District 8. More...

Photo

RICHLAND-CHAMBERS RESERVOIR, like the rest of Freestone county, was bitter cold last week as evidenced by this picture taken Friday by Lonnie Strebeck of a fence and pier behind his house. More...

Saddles claimed at finals

Three cowgirls from Freestone county won saddles at the Barrel Racers for Christ finals held Jan. 3 at Elkhart. Picking up top division awards were Rheagan Cotton of Fairfield, and Kayla Reid and Selina Nanney, both of Teague. More...

Electric Coop supports food pantry

Operation Round Up . . .

River of Life Community Food Pantry in Fairfield received a helping hand last week in a donation from the Operation Round Up program of Navarro County Electric Cooperative. More...

Art League meet set this Saturday

Freestone County Art League will meet this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall in Teague. Members should bring paints, brushes, canvas and a picture with some trees they wish to paint. More...

Child care conference set

In Jacksonville . . .

“Leap into Literacy”, the 25th annual District 5 child care conference sponsored by the Agrilife Extension Service, will be held next Saturday, Jan. 23, in Jacksonville. More...

Health in Action meets Jan. 20

January meeting for the Health in Action committee is set next Wednesday, Jan. 20. The meeting will be held at the Freestone county courthouse. More...

History Club hears library’s plans

Instrumental in library formation . . .

First History Club meeting of the new year was held January 7 with “The Mary Moody Northen Library—What Does the Future Hold?” as the education department’s program topic. More...

City business cited by chamber

SMC Home Health . . .

A business owned by a Fairfield couple has been named Business of the Month by the Fairfield chamber of commerce. SMC Home Health Inc. was established in Fairfield in 2007 by Paul and Susan Marberry. More...

Landlords sue Teague over city ordinance

Four rental property owners filed suit against the City of Teague last week, seeking to overturn an ordinance that holds them liable for unpaid utility bills of tenants. More...

Deputy clerk seeks top post

“Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.”— Hebbel This statement defines the enthusiasm Dianne Manning exhibits about her decision to become a candidate for Freestone County Clerk. More...

H1N1 clinics set in area this month

Texas Department of State Health Services will conduct free H1N1 vaccination clinics in the area, starting next week. Each clinic is to be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. First clinic in the area is Tuesday at Groesbeck Civic Center, 105 E. More...

Correction

In the Jan. 7 edition of The Fairfield Recorder, Democratic Primary candidate Sharon Gibson was reported, in error, as being a deputy county clerk. Mrs. More...

Art sent to shows

Artwork created by six Wortham students is being submitted to a pair of judged competitions. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:J.M. More...

TDH offers H1N1 flu vaccine

Schedule set . . .

H1N1 Influenza vaccination clinic will be held in Fairfield on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at the Fairfield high school auditorium. Offered by the Texas Department of State Health Services, the clinic is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. More...

NAACP meet set this Saturday

Monthly meeting of E.E. Wheat Freestone County NAACP is this Thursday at 6pm at the Dogan campus. Members and visitors are urged to attend and help with plans for the new year. More...

Sweethearts can cook next month

A Sweetheart Cooking Class is set Feb. 9 in Fairfield and will focus on tasty heart healthy snacks for the family, just in time for Valentine’s Day. More...

Free mammograms offered in Teague

A free mammogram screening is offered Tuesday at the Teague Senior Center to qualifying county women. More...

St. Bernard’s changes hours

St. Bernard’s Catholic Church has changed the time of their Saturday evening services until further notice. Services that previously started at 5:30 on Saturday evenings, have been changed to begin at 5 p.m. More...

Palestine sets domino tourney

Palestine Meals on Wheels will hold their first annual dominoes tournament Saturday, Jan. 30 at their facility in Palestine. To participate, call Leigh Ann Murff at 903- 729-0255. More...