FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL students and teachers rounded up 2,000 outdated telephone books as part of a recycling drive.
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Wielding a sledgehammer, a burglar gained entry to Dew Truck Stop last week to steal cash and cigarettes. Entry to the building was gained by knocking a hole in a brick wall at the back of the store, Sheriff Ralph Billings reports. More...
For area landowners . . .
Landowners interested in developing a wildlife management program for their property should attend a Small-Acreage Wildlife Management Workshop on Friday, March 5th, at the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area. More...
Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. More...
The Sweet Shoppe . . .
A sweet, new business was welcomed to membership in the Fairfield chamber of commerce last week. The Sweet Shoppe, owned by Angela Morgan, opened last year in the Kennedy’s Korner store on the east side of the courthouse square. More...
Kid Safe and Reality Education for Drivers were two programs discussed at the recent meeting of the Freestone County Health Coalition. The group met Jan. 20 at the county courthouse. The meeting was opened by Frances Collier. More...
Byers and Hoffart . . .
Lonnie and Judy Byers of Streetman would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Lee Byers, to John Lee Hoffart, son of Teddy and Marie Hoffart of Madisonville. More...
Freestone County Art League will meet Saturday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of Christ fellowship hall in Teague. More...
While on leave in Utah . . .
Thomas and Donna Lewis, and Zachary Lewis, all of Fairfield, have announced the marriage of their son, and father, Private First Class Christopher Lewis to Kelsie Jo Turner. More...
For community initiative . . .
NRG Texas, Limestone Generation Plant received the Outstanding Community Initiative Award from the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board at the annual banquet held Jan. 22. More...
ETMC Fairfield will be host to a Carter BloodCare blood drive next Friday, Feb. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. More...
RELAY FOR LIFE committee members were guests at last week’s meeting of the Fairfield Rotary club. More...
Teague Volunteer Fire Department hosts the Plummer Family Country Music Show this month at Teague high school auditorium. More...
Hemphill Temple COGIC Hemphill Temple Church of God in Christ will host its annual Women in Red service this Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be missionary Mary Manning. Community members are invited to attend. Mt. Pleasant More...
Freestone county extension agent Sara Mote will teach community residents how to make treats for Valentine’s Day next week. A “sweetheart cooking class” is set Tuesday at 6 p.m. More...
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