January 21, 2010 RSS feed / News

FISD compares favorably

In mandated review . . .

Fairfield schools score as well as, and in some instances exceed, state averages over a number of education indicators. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, January 16, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,189 head. More...

Museum starts member drive

Freestone County Historical Museum, located on E. Main Street in Fairfield, invites area residents to join the museum during its annual membership drive just launched. More...

Teague VFD hosts country music show

Teague Volunteer Fire Department hosts the Plummer Family Country Music Show next month at Teague high school auditorium. More...

Ft. Worth wedding slated

Torres and Stroud . . .

Deborah Rios and Octavio Torres of Burleson have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Christina Jeannette Torres of Ft. Worth to Matthew Lyndon Stroud of Granbury. More...

Donie man named to list at university

Jerrod West of Donie was recently named to Tarleton State University’s Distinguished Students list. West is enrolled at the university’s Stephenville campus. More...

Palestine center offers bridge lessons

Beginner Bridge lessons will be offered soon at the Meals on Wheels/Palestine Senior Activity Center. More...

SSA information good for new year

Many Americans begin each new year with a list of resolutions and goals. You may want to go on a diet, shed a little weight, do a bit more exercising, or clean out the long-neglected attic. More...

Palestine dance will feature Texas Express

Monthly dance at the Palestine Senior Center will be held next Thursday, Jan. 28, and will feature music by “Texas Express”. The dance begins at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:30. More...

Winter weather means drier skin

With winter winds howling, consider taking some preventive action against chapped hands and lips, UT Southwestern Medical Center dermatologists suggest. More...

Alliance holds clinic each Tuesday eve

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. Everyone is welcome to attend. More...

Commemorative bricks on sale

For MB House sidewalk . . .

Custom engraved commemorative bricks that will decorate the sidewalks at the Moody Bradley House are on sale now for a limited time, and are offered this year as part of the 85th anniversary of the GFWC Fairfield History Club, owners of the historic More...

Workers battling bats

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. More...

Recycle team starts drive for phone books

Fairfield Recycle Team started a telephone book recycle drive this week that runs through Friday, Jan. 29. More...

H1N1 virus shot clinic is this Thursday

Fairfield area residents can get their free H1N1 vaccination this Thursday from the Texas Department of State Health Services. TDSHS is holding the clinic from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Fairfield Civic Center located at W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds. More...

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Dressed as a clubwoman from the 1940s or 1950s, Mrs. Lee Judson (Kathryn) Davis read “Moments from the Past” at this month’s meeting of the GFWC Fairfield History Club. More...

Duke, McCuistion to wed

April date set . . .

Jerry and Cynthia Duke of Jewett have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Stacey Duke of Fairfield to Michael McCuistion, also of Fairfield. More...

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SAVANNAH ELLIS of Fairfield cut off 10 inches of her hair last month and donated the ponytail to “Locks of Love”. More...

Church News

Memorial service for Fairfield United Methodist Cemetery will be held Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church. Speaker will be Saintsville Church of God in Christ administration assistant Rev. James Willis of Dallas. More...

Internet can be dangerous

TCA offers safety video . . .

While the internet contains a wealth of educational and social opportunities for kids, the Texas Cable Industry has teamed up with the Attorney General’s office to educate parents and children about the dangers posed by internet predators. More...

Cooking class planned by extension office

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...