February 25, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Lady Eagles to tourney

With victories in area and region quarterfinals games over the past week, the Fairfield Lady Eagles head to the Class AAA, Region III, tournament this weekend at Sam Houston State University. More...

Fairfield firm to FIDC park

A Fairfield business will build a new, larger facility soon on land provided by Fairfield Industrial Development Corporation. More...

Candidates remain scarce

City, school votes . . .

With the filing deadline still a week and a half away, less than half the candidates needed for spring city and school elections have signed up for ballot places. More...

News

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FAIRFIELD POSTMASTER Wendy Mensch Martin was officially sworn into office last week by U.S. Rep. Joe Barton. 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...

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Sports

WJHS athletes go undefeated

Wortham junior high school produced a pair of winning teams that went undefeated in the recently concluded basketball season. Posting perfect marks were the seventh grade girls and eighth grade boys. More...

FJHS Eagles conclude cage season

Win 3 of 5 matchups . . .

Fairfield junior high school Eagles basketball teams wrapped up the 2009-10 season with three wins out of four games played against the Palestine Wildcats. The district games were played on the road. More...

FHS boys win powerlifting

The boys’ team claimed first place and the girls’ were third when Fairfield high school powerlifters competed last week at Palestine Westwood. The meet, held Thursday, included athletes from seven area high schools. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

COUNTY FAIRS, WHY?
By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

“Most people just don’t get it,” said Ron, bemoaning the urban politicians that continue to whittle away at funding for county fairs and the ag extension service. “It’s all about the kids learning real life.” More...

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If’n yew cain’t spel, it ain’t ezee to mek munny
by Willis Webb

Education news tends to catch the eye of most people as well it should, especially in our state, what with Texas’ low national ranking in several educational categories. More...

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Primary votes set for Tuesday

Pair of contested county races . . .

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in Democratic and Republican primary elections that feature gubernatorial races and a pair of contests at the county level. More...

Retail, office space planned

Construction could start in a few weeks on a new retail and office complex on U.S. 84, Fairfield Towne Crossing. The project, located due west of the highway department office, is planned by Midlothian developer Chris Calvery. More...

Streetman prepares to grow

Projects in the works . . .

The City of Streetman is not going to fade quietly into the sunset, instead residents there are taking steps to revitalize the community. “Streetman is fixing to grow,” Mayor Johnny Robinson declares. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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MONDAY, MARCH 1 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield ..Freestone Quilt Guild, 6:30 pm, Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church ..Freestone County Commissioners Court, 9:00 am, Commissioners Courtroom ..Butler Community Im More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) February 15 1:15 a.m.—Officer Gallegos to open gate. 2:10 a.m.—Officer Gallegos assisted a deputy sheriff on a traffic stop. More...

Sheriff’s Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff’s Report Number 477- Deputy Shipley to vehicle burglarized on Winding Way. Deputy McGowan arrests motorist on US-84, suspended DL plus Fairfield Traffic Warrants. FEMS and Dew VFD to possible stroke, FM-489. More...

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Education

Birthdays

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS at Fairfield elementary school were celebrated with the Birthday Book Club. One year older are, l-r, kindergarten student Chelsea Faughn and second grade student Carson Jackson. More...

School Menus

Fairfield School Menu March 1-5 Lunch Monday - (K-12) Mini corndogs, green beans, macaroni and cheese. Tuesday - (K-12) Chicken nuggets, cheesy ranch potatoes, gravy, whole wheat roll. More...

Fairfield schools plan open house

Fairfield Independent School District will celebrate Open House Thursday, March 11, and all parents, grandparents and community members are invited to tour the classrooms and buildings and see the work done by students and staff every school day in More...

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Letters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in hopes that the County and the City of Fairfield will read this and take action. More...

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Obituaries

Lena Mae Fryer

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Lena Mae Fryer, 89, who died Feb. 21 at her home in Fairfield. Services were held at Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield with Bro. Terry Skinner officiating. Special music was provided by Shelby Race. More...

Stella Jean Peterson

Graveside services and memorial services were held this week for Stella Jean Peterson, of Lubbock, who died Feb. 21 at the age of 82. Stella Jean Peterson was born February 03, 1928, in Coryell county, to Winston David and Zona Jones Meyers. More...

Kenneth Charles “Kenny” Crawford

Funeral services for Kenneth Charles “Kenny” Crawford, age 51, of Centerville were held February 15, 2010, at First Baptist Church in Centerville. Rev. Dean Ferguson, pastor of the church, officiated. Mr. More...

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