April 8, 2010 RSS feed / News

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LUMINANT DONATES $1,500 to Freestone County Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser of American Cancer Society set for May 14-15 in Fairfield. More...

Jobless rate declines

In Freestone county . . .

The unemployment rate for Freestone county dropped a little in February, a month after climbing to its highest mark in more than a decade. More...

Style show benefits Relay for Life

Runways fill with models . . .

Ladies and juniors fashions and accessories from shops around Fairfield were displayed at last week’s Relay for Life fashion show, which netted the organization more than $1,500. More...

FHS actors give free performance

Fairfield high school production of Alice in Wonderland will be presented for the public free of charge this Saturday night. The 1-act play will begin at 7:30 in the FHS auditorium, and is directed by Susan Walsh and Jeff Wright. More...

Art League artists to meet next week

Freestone County Art League will meet Saturday, April 17 at Church of Christ fellowship hall, 1001 N. 8th Avenue in Teague from 10:00 a.m. until noon. More...

Bagley, Hall to marry

Palestine wedding set . . .

Terry and Diana Bagley of Fairfield have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Lauren Ashley Bagley to Jonathan David Hall of Pittsburg, Texas. More...

Health care help in Oakwood Saturday

Information on receiving help with transportation, healthcare, medication, service coordination, family services, and counseling will be available at the Health Care Awareness Seminar sponsored by the Oakwood Dunbar Alumni this Saturday at 10:30 a.m More...

OIL GAS NEWS

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

Groundwater district meet Tuesday eve

Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District will conduct a regular board meeting April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Leon county courthouse annex II, third floor meeting room in Centerville. More...

Parent training is topic at center

Palestine Resource Center will host “Parent Partners Leadership Training” April 21 - 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 106 E. Crawford Street, Palestine, Texas. More...

Rural energy info talked at program

USDA Rural Development will hold a community-wide discussion for those interested in the Rural Energy for America Program, which provides financial assistance to rural businesses and agricultural producers interested in pursuing renewable energy or More...

County woman earns title

Kim Bodine of Teague . . .

Kim Bodine of Teague was named first runner-up at the Mrs. Texas competition held March 28 in San Antonio. It was Mrs. Bodine’s first attempt at competing for the title. More...

Cafe opens on square

For breakfast, lunch . . .

Courthouse Café opened this week on the west side of the square, and offers mostly "nocook" gourmet breakfast and lunch fare. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, April 3, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 717 head. There were 136 sellers and 55 buyers. More...

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SEVERAL WORTHAM 1-ACT PLAY cast members received awards at district competition, performing “The Great Cross-Country Race.” Taking part in the production were: directors Polly Moore and Kr More...

Couple marries in Austin

Hass and Vande Streek . . .

Kelly Elizabeth Hass and Jonathan Grady Vande Streek, both of Austin, were married Jan. 23 at the historic Driskoll Hotel in downtown Austin. Honorable Robert Jones officiated the ceremony and a dinner dance reception followed at the hotel. More...

Blood drive this Saturday in Jewett

Jewett chamber of commerce is hosting a community blood drive to benefit Carter BloodCare this Saturday to provide blood to patients who depend on a blood transfusion to get well or to live with a chronic condition like sickle cell disease. More...

Couple to wed April 17

Anderson, Steinmann . . .

Erron Leanne Anderson and Philip Steinmann, both of Van Vleck, have announced their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride to be is the daughter of Link and Jamie Anderson of San Antonio. More...

Relay for Life lunch Friday in Teague

Relay For Life team “Friends with a Purpose” will sell fish sandwiches with chips and drinks this Friday in Teague. At the vacant lot at the corner of Main and 3rd Ave., the group will raise funds for Relay for Life at $5 a plate. More...

Teachers set meeting Tuesday morn

Monthly meeting of the Freestone County Retired Teachers will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Whitaker/Session Center on highway 84W. Dudley Bumpass with Freestone county Child Protective Services will present the program. More...

Summer wedding set

McLerran and Galbraith . . .

Kenneth and Judy McLerran of Fairfield have announced the engagement of their daughter Kristi Jean McLerran to William Bradley Galbraith. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Dr. Gervis Galbraith of Fredericksburg and Joy Jordan of Abilene. More...

Couple’s 50th celebrated

Married in Dew . . .

A reception honoring the 50th anniversary of a Teague couple will be held next Saturday, April 17, at the Teague Community Center. More...

Texas singles meet Sunday in Hewitt

Waco chapter of the Texas Association of Single Adults will meet April 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. at VFW Post 727 on Sun Valley Boulevard. “Heart of Texas Road Gang” chapter welcomes members to attend for $5, and visitors for $7. More...

Women’s meeting held next weekend

2010 Gathering of the Worshippers will be held April 16-17 at Fairfield Civic Center. The women’s conference, “a move from religion to relationship”, host and speaker is pastor Lurna Cumby. More...