February 25, 2010 RSS feed / News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, February 20, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,699 head. More...

WWII planes to make stop at Palestine

Two World War II bomber aircraft and a fighter plane come to Palestine next month as part of the national Wings of Freedom tour. More...

County native celebrates 94th

Freestone county native Andrew Dailey of Bakersfield, Calif., recently celebrated his 94th birthday in Las Vegas, Nev., with family and friends. More...

Dew VFW gets grant

In support of efforts . . .

Dew Volunteer Fire Department will receive a grant of $46,550 to support firefighters and their work as first responders. Announcement of the grant was made Friday by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. More...

4-H club barbecue lunch set

A barbecue lunch will be available Friday at the courthouse square and will benefit Eagle Country 4H. Sliced brisket, sausage, potato salad, beans and h omemade bread will cost $8 a plate, with pre-order and delivery available. More...

Little Dribblers issues a call for volunteers

Fairfield Boys’ Little Dribblers seeks volunteers and sponsors for the 2010 Little Dribblers Boys’ National Tournament to be held April 14-17 in Fairfield. More...

Wortham bake sale Saturday

Wortham Buyers Group is having a bake sale this Saturday starting at 830 a.m. in front of Wortham post office. All proceeds are used to support area 4H and FFA students. More...

SOVFD chili supper set this weekend

Annual chili supper and cake auction to raise funds for the Southern Oaks Volunteer Fire Department has been slated this Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. More...

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MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS (MADD) volunteers Joyce Denke and Claudia Daniels were guests of David Huffman at the Feb. 16 meeting of the Fairfield Rotary Club. More...

Pancakes are for dinner

4H clubs host . . .

Dew and Eagle Country 4-H Clubs of Freestone County will host a Pancake Dinner fundraiser, followed by a community service auction, on March 25th from 6 to 9 pm at the green barn in Fairfield. More...

Church News

River of Life River of Life Family Worship Center will host Friday Night Live this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Fairfield high school auditorium. More...

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SOUTHERN OAKS VOLUNTEER Fire Department received a $300 donation from Luminant Power on behalf of Big Brown Plant and Mine. More...

Sales tax revenue drops

The City of Fairfield continues a downward trend in sales tax revenue with its February reimbursement check coming in 19.22 percent less than a year ago. Fairfield receives $200,041 this month, compared to $247,639 reimbursed in February 2009. More...

Wetlands reserve workshop slated

USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold a Wetlands Reserve Program workshop in Centerville on March 11. More...

Pet adoption day planned on Saturday

New Leash on Life supporters encourage Freestone county residents to have a barbecue sandwich and adopt an animal this Saturday, weather permitting. More...

OIL & GAS NEWS

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

Historical commission to meet Tuesday

Members of the Freestone County Historical Commission will be visited by representatives of the Freestone County Genealogical Society at their regular meeting set Tuesday at 7 p.m. More...

Fairfield Library Report

The library held its third in a series of four Long Range Planning meetings on Feb. 9. More...

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VALENTINE’S DAY KING AND QUEEN at Fairview Healthcare Residence in Fairfield were named at a party held Feb. 12. More...

Older workers can sign up in Teague

Recruitment Day for senior workers from Fairfield and Teague is set March 11 at the Teague Workforce Center. Experience Works offers job training for seniors 55 and older, with low income, willing to learn new skills while seeking employment. More...