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For Fairfield, Wortham seniors . . . Commencements set

Commencements set on Friday
A total of 158 Freestone county senior students conclude their high school years Friday evening when they walk across the stage in commencement excercises. More...

Grand jury hears shooting charge

The Freestone county grand jury last week indicted a Fairfield man on a charge of aggravated assault in an April 5 shooting incident involving his former son-inlaw. Indicted and free on bond is Art Gray, 77. More...

2010 FHS HONOR GRADUATES

Lilly Duarte Valedictorian, 5.67 GPA More...

News

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...

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...

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Sports

Football camp set this month

Football players from second through ninth grades can start the summer at Eagle Football Camp. The camp is set June 7- 10 at Eagle Stadium in Fairfield. Activities are from 8:30- 11:30 a.m. each day. More...

Baseball camp opens on June 22

Young baseball players can get tips to sharpen their skills at a baseball camp set for June 22-25 in Fairfield. The camp will be conducted from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the baseball complex on Post Oak Road. More...

A SCRAMBLE TEAM

A SCRAMBLE TEAM headed by Lady Eagles head basketball coach Stephen Heers won the Fairfield Independent School District Eagle Invitational golf tournament for staff and guests. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

MEMORIAL DAY 2010 More...

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Pause for Paws . .

New Leash on Life Animal Shelter

Once again, we, at New Leash on Life, are asking for your immediate financial support. This time an anonymous donor has come forward to match funds up to $7,500 until Oct. 1, 2010. More...

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Close race for top class spots . . .

Teague graduates 75 at ceremony

The top two spots in the Class of 2010 at Teague high school came down to one-tenth of a point when final calculations were made this spring. More...

Photos

THE FAIRFIELD INDEPENDENT School District VAC program selected Fred’s store as its “Employer of the Year” for 2009-10. More...

Motocross races set this weekend

Professional motorcycle races and an estimated 10,000 fans come to Freestone county this weekend for the second round of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MONDAY, JUNE 7 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield ..Freestone Quilt Guild, 6:30 pm, Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church ..Butler Community Improvement Coordinating Council, 1:00 pm, E.E. More...

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Law

Police Report

Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) May 24 2:35 a.m.—Officers Tiner and Markham on report of truck traveling south in northbound lane. Unable to locate. 9:36 a.m.—Officer Kindon on 9-1-1 hang-up. More...

Sheriff’s Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 491- Female Roughneck too hot, carrying to ER in private vehicle. Yep, summer is here. And in Kirvin area, a 26 year old has same symptoms. More...

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Education

3 from Wortham . .

Students win in science

Three Wortham junior high school students recently competed and claimed top awards in a sciece fair held at Mexia junior high school. More...

TROPHIES AND COMMEMORATIVE T-shirts

TROPHIES AND COMMEMORATIVE T-shirts for the Little Dribblers girls’ national tournament to be played next week in Fairfield are shown by: l-r, Glenn Price, Tracie Warren, Billy McMillian, Amelia More...

Congratulations FHS Class of 2010

Not Pictured Meghan Bonds Fredrick Burns Derekia Coleman Raychel Colflesh Kristi Davis Raul Nunez Spencer Scott Chadwick Simmons More...

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Obituaries

Pauline Sembera

Pauline Sembera Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Sembera, 87, were held May 30 at First United Methodist Church in Teague. Rev. Jeff Powers officiated. Interment followed the services at Greenwood Cemetery. More...

Brian Keith Ayers

Funeral services have not yet been set for Brian Keith Ayers, 81, of Malakoff, who died May 26 in Athens. Mr. Ayers was born Oct. 28, 1928 in Dew to the late Henry Wilton Ayers and Julia M. White Ayers. He was a farmer. More...

James Allen Richard

Funeral services were held Tuesday for James Allen Richard, 65, who died May 26 at Providence Health Center of Waco. Rev. Stanley Johnson and Rev. Larry Rose, Jr. More...

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