June 3, 2010 RSS feed / News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, May 29, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,790 head. There were 198 sellers and 64 buyers. Slaughter Cows: Cutter cows 52-59 Fat cows 51-58.50 Canner cows 39-56 Slaughter Bulls: Heavy Bulls 72-74 Light Bulls 62-69 More...

Game group hosting . . .

Wildlife program is set

An afternoon filled with guest speakers, door prize drawings, hay rides and a wildlife tour is planned for Saturday, June 12, by Freestone County Game Management Association. More...

Signup starts for kids’ fair events

Freestone County Fair events will include rodeo activities for children, and entries are being accepted now. More...

Caregivers group meets for support

A support group for caregivers meets once a month in Buffalo and offers an opportunity to share ideas and receive input from people in similar situations. More...

Citywide sale is Saturday in Wortham

A city-wide yard sale and crafts fair will be held in Wortham this Saturday. Maps noting the locations of the sales are available at the post office, Cefco, Convention Corner, and Wortham Building Supply. More...

Longtime Fairfield realtor honored

Texas Real Estate Commission is honoring real estate service providers who have been licensed with the agency for 50 or more consecutive years, and the list includes a Fairfield man. Claude E. More...

Church News

COWBOY HERITAGE Freestone County Cowboy Heritage Church, located on highway 84 west of Fairfield, will begin Vacation Bible School Saturday for children age four to sixth grade. School is 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More...

100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America,

THIS YEAR IS THE 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America, and Clint Flatt, center, was guest speaker at the May 18th meeting of the Fairfield Rotary Club. More...

TSTC plans job fairs for businesses

Businesses in need of skilled computer personnel are invited to an information technology job fair at Texas State Technical College July 29. Other upcoming TSTC job fairs will be energy job fair, Aug. 12, and engineering job fair, Oct. 21. More...

TPWD experts advise . . .

Leave wild animals alone

With spring come young, wild animals venturing from their nests and hiding places under the watchful eyes of their parents. More...

Deer causes vehicle wreck in state park

An Arlington man visiting Lake Fairfield last week crashed his vehicle inside the park property when he reportedly swerved to avoid hitting a deer. The wreck occurred about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, on Park Road 3058. More...

OIL GAS NEWS

PERMITS Limestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:Chandler Gas Unit, No. More...

Post Oak memorial service set

Annual Post Oak memorial will be held this Saturday with a business meeting beginning at 10:30 a.m. Those attending should bring chairs, tables and a picnic lunch to share. More...

Health coalition holds monthly meet

Freestone County Health Coalition met in regular session May 19 and heard from two guest speakers. More...

Shanks Cemetery meet is Saturday

Annual meeting of the Shanks Cemetery Association will be Saturday at Shanks Cemetery. Business meeting will begin at 11 a.m. Business items requiring action by membership will be presented along with the financial report for the past year. More...

At 217 N. Harmon in Fairfield . . .

Author grows up in historic home

If you missed the first two articles, I have been recounting the history of my parents’ old home at 217 N. Harmon in Fairfield and family history of the Fryers who lived there. More...

Lake Chapel hosts memorial

Lake Chapel Cemetery will hold its annual memorial service Saturday 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...

Experts say . .

Adopt from shelter, not pet shop

Diane Pomerance knows what people say about adopting pets from animal shelters and rescue organizations, and since National Pet Week was celebrated recently, she’d like to dispel the myths. More...

Special service set next week at Tyler church

Divine Deliverance Ministry will sponsor an appreciation event to honor prophet J.R. Jenkins, Saturday, June 12, at 2 p.m., at the American Best Value Inn in Tyler. Special guest speakers will be pastor Lionel H. More...

New law passed . . .

Kids must be secured

It’s a common mistake that many parents maketaking their children out of child safety seats too soon and letting them use seat belts before they are tall enough or old enough for seat belts to fit properly. More...