March 25, 2010 RSS feed / News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,026 head. More...

PALS sponsors blood drive at Wortham church

PALS is sponsoring a Blood Drive in the basement of the Presbyterian church in Wortham this Friday from noon to 6 p.m. The Schwann’s truck will also be there for “open truck” sales. More...

Photo

FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB members heard a program last week on a safari to Zimbabwe taken by David Hughes. More...

Teague sailor completes basic training

Navy seaman recruit James G. Steed, son of Kathy A. Steed of Teague recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. More...

Couple plans fall nuptials

Jackson and Greene . . .

Bruce and Sieb Greene of Bryan, Texas have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Dianna Michelle Greene, to Jordan Ross Jackson, son of Reed and Stacy Jackson of Fairfield. More...

Bosque extension plans garage sale

Spring weekend of April 9-10 will be a time to prowl around and shop in Bosque county during the 19th Bosque County Garage Sale Days. Sales will be open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day. More...

Funeral homes give cell phones

David and Sharon Fox of Capps Memorial Chapel in Fairfield have noted that 154,680 minutes of free talk time have been donated to deployed troops since January. More...

CofC welcomes business

“Grace in Style” opens . . .

New business “Grace in Style” was honored with a ribbon cutting last week as a new member of the Fairfield chamber of commerce. Located on the square in Fairfield, Grace in Style opened in November by owner Judy Newton Barron. Mrs. More...

Church News

SAINT HILL FAMILY CHURCH More...

Palestine to host Passport Fair

Palestine main post office will host a Passport Fair this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications. The Palestine post office is joining the U.S. More...

HOTHFC offers mortgage funds

Heart of Texas Housing Finance Corporation announces a $15 million bond program that offers down payment assistance and competitive mortgage rates to first-time homebuyers and Veterans. More...

Applicator class set for April 9

Texas Agrilife Extension Service of Freestone county will provide private applicator training for those who wish to use restricted pesticides to aid them in the production of an agricultural commodity. More...

Buyer group fundraiser is set Saturday

Wortham Buyers Group, which pools funds to buy animals in the Freestone County Fair junior livestock show, will hold a lunch fundraiser Saturday. More...

Purchases help 4-H

At Tractor Supply . . .

Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, has announced it will offer shoppers the opportunity to support 4-H youth programs through $1 donations at the register. More...

Cycle rodeo set April 24 in Fairfield

Relay for Life hosts Ride for the Cure! motorcycle rodeo April 24 in Fairfield. The event will feature a fun run and skill events, with hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, drinks and more available. More...

OIL GAS NEWS

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

Relay for Life donations increase

Spring Style Show is Monday night . . .

Relay for Life organization is hitting the final stretch before the May fundraiser as donations come in, and teams prepare for the walk/run. A Spring Style Show is set Monday evening, as well as other fundraisers. More...

Event enters second week

72nd Dogwood Festival . . .

Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration in Palestine began its 72nd annual run last weekend, and continues through April 4 with a schedule including all types of events. More...

Relay for Life sets yard sale

Relay for Life team “Friends with a Purpose” will host a yard sale this weekend in Teague. At 301 Pecan St. in Teague, the yard sale will be Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. More...

Holtin, Stevens marry

March 14 in Ft. Worth . . .

Emily Diane Brown Holtin of Dallas and Charles Andrew Stevens of Irving were married March 14 at The Botanic Gardens of Ft. Worth. Keith Dagan officiated at the doublering ceremony. More...

NAACP banquet tickets are on sale

Tickets are available for the E.E. Wheat NAACP annual banquet, set April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Teague Senior Citizen Center. All proceeds benefit scholarships. More...

USDA holds meeting in Fairfield

Tuesday at NRCS office . . .

Representatives of USDA Rural Development will be holding a Rural Development Office Day for Freestone County Tuesday, March 30, from 1 to 3 pm. More...

April 10 is Texas clean up litter day

Every year, Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off volunteers uncover random - and sometimes strange - items discarded on Texas roads. More...