May 20, 2010 RSS feed / News

County ends advances

Rules not being met . . .

The sins of a few could affect more than a few Freestone county employees who are advanced money to pay for conference expenses. More...

Budget cuts expected

As sales tax funds drop . . .

Fairfield sales tax revenue for May continues a downward trend that has run for nine consecutive months, causing city officials to take a midyear look at the budget. More...

Environmental Day held

Hosted by Luminant . . .

For the third consecutive year, the Luminant Big Brown Plant and Mine hosted Environmental Awareness Day for fourth and fifth grade students in Freestone county. More...

Lake Chapel Cemetery memorial set

Lake Chapel Cemetery will hold its annual memorial service Saturday, June 5 at 11 a.m. The service will begin immediately after a brief business meeting. Friends and family are invited to attend and bring a dish for lunch on the grounds. More...

Students earn degrees

UT names graduates . . .

University of Texas at Tyler held spring commencement ceremonies May 8 and 9, and included several area residents. President Rodney H. Mabry announced 793 graduation candidates. More...

Employment Works day is Thursday

Experience Works recruitment day is Thursday, May 20, and will have information about training opportunities that are available for those searching for employment. More...

FSB travelers have day at races

Members and friends of FSB Travelers spent a day at the races May 8 as they traveled to Grand Prairie and watched live thoroughbred racing at Lone Star Park. More...

Stormy weather calls for extra care

Tornados and high winds can cause structural and non-structural damage; they can down power lines that could increase the risk of wildfire. In some areas, wind gusts can reach speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. More...

Library use increasing

Report notes . . .

When jobs are lost, Americans turn to their libraries to find information about future employment or educational opportunities. More...

Pastor appreciation service is Sunday

A Service Of Appreciation will be held Sunday for Joseph Joshua Fields, pastor of St. James and Titus Chapel United Methodist Churches. The special service begins at 3 p.m. More...

FJHS bands to perform Monday

Fairfield schools spring concert continues Monday night with performances by the fifth grade Recorders and the sixth and seventh grade awardwinning bands. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, May 15, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,339 head. More...

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BEAR PAW CUSTOM EMBROIDERY was honored at a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Fairfield chamber of commerce. Bear Paw opened a store in Fairfield this month and has joined the chamber. More...

OIL GAS NEWS

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

Demo candidate denies charge

Democratic nominee for state representative Charles Morgan of Freestone county issued a statement this week denying any wrongdoing in his arrest last month. Morgan is running for the District 8 seat occupied by State Rep. More...

Scenes from Freestone County Relay for Life . . .

“TEAM CINDY” FROM FAIRFIELD elementary school raised $10,000 for Freestone County Relay for Life. More...

Orphanage named for Kirvin woman

Home in India honors benefactors . . .

An orphans’ and widows’ home in India that has been supported for years by two women—-one from Kirvin and one from Houston—-has renamed the facility in honor of the women, who recently returned from a visit there. More...

DAR names new officers

Members cited for work . . .

New officers were installed at the May 12 meeting of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held in Mexia. Vice regent Kathleen McKee installed new officers present and awarded each with a symbol of their office. More...

Women’s support meet is next week

Monthly women’s support group meeting will be held next Wednesday, May 26, at the Crockett Resource Center for Independent Living. More...

Gold City to perform at music hall

Gold City will be in concert next Thursday, May 27, at Texas Gospel Music Hall in Athens. The concert begins at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. For tickets or information, call 903-677-2492 or 903- 477-8084. More...

Church News

FAIRFIELD NO. 1 COGIC Fairfield #1 Church of God in Christ is holding its first annual women’s conference Saturday, June 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Conference theme will be “The Strength of Unity in Christ”, Psalms 133. More...