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January 21, 2010  RSS feed
3-term Fairfield mayor . . .
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Fairfield civic leader, businessman and former Mayor Monte Cole, 73, who died last week. Since returning home to Fairfield from the Dallas area almost three decades ago, Mr. Cole served the community in a variety of elective and volunteer posts with a goal of improving his hometown. More...
For school boards and city councils . . .

School districts and cities starting calling elections last week for May 8 balloting. Filing dates for the elections are Feb. 6-March 8. In all, voters across Freestone county will elect a total of 19 members to city and school governing bodies. School board trustees serve 3-year terms and city officials serve for two years. More...

City of Fairfield will have three positions to fill in the water and wastewater departments, not to mention the still-pending economic development director post, with the retirement of Billy Chancellor effective the end of February, and the city council's recent termination of two long-time employees. More...

At junior high . . .
Maintenance personnel with Fairfield Independent School District work as jacks-of-all-trades daily, but last week they pooled their talents as bat removal experts. Bats have taken roost at Fairfield junior high school and at times have been swooping through the building. More...
MONDAY, JANUARY 25 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield More...
 Law
(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) January 11 1:55 a.m.—Officer Kindon dispatched to Holiday Inn Express in reference to a suspicious vehicle. 7:05 a.m.—Sgt. Warren dispatched to FM 27 at Love’s Travel Center in reference to a possible intoxicated driver. More...
WORTHAM BULLDOGS CAGER Jake Jones goes up for two of the 30 points he scored in a 90-66 win over the 16th ranked Hubbard Jaguars in the District 21-A opener. More...
Fairfield School Menu Jan. 25-29 Lunch Monday - (K-12)Mini corn dogs, green beans, cheesy ranch potatoes. Tuesday - (K-12)Fiesta rice bowl, lettuce, tomato, cheese, golden corn and salsa. Wednesday - (K- 12)Pepperoni pizza, fresh veggies and ranch, garden salad. More...
HARK THE HERALD ANGEL MOMENTS
There is a frequently told story by cowmen and veterinarians since herdsmen discovered fire. As I listened to a Georgia farmer recount his own personal version, I found myself imagining how the cow would feel? More...
Dear Editor: The school board in its hasty, and unprecedented, refusal to honor a legal and binding bid on the proposed park site has perpetrated what amounts to a slap in the face to both young and old of the Wortham community. More...
Services were held Tuesday at Capps Memorial Chapel in Fairfield for Ruby Metzgar, 89, who died Jan. 17 in Fairfield. Harry Moore officiated at the service. Interment was at Fairfield Cemetery. More...