June 17, 2010 RSS feed / News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, June 12, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,115 head. There were 162 sellers and 65 buyers. Slaughter Cows: Cutter cows 52-65 Fat cows 53-64 Canner cows 41-62 Slaughter Bulls: Heavy Bulls 68-74 Light Bulls 59-67 More...

Phone earpiece causes rollover

A 1-vehicle rollover wreck Monday afternoon on I-45 south of Fairfield sent two passengers by helicopter to a hospital in Tyler for treatment of injuries. The wreck occurred about 10 miles south of town at about 1 p.m. More...

FREESTONE COUNTY AGENT

FREESTONE COUNTY AGENT Nick Hoffman provided a Freestone County Fair rundown at Fairfield Rotary Club last week. More...

OIL GAS NEWS

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

For children’s wigs . . . Area woman gives hair

A Mexia woman, recovering from alcohol and drug dependance, donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love recently. Denise Vrana lives at the Women’s Christian Life Home in Mexia, where she has been since July 2008. More...

Shiloh center musical is Saturday night

Shiloh Community Center’s monthly musical will be held Saturday night and will feature “Glory Bound” and “Wings of Joy” for event entertainment. More...

Roark, Jennings . . . Couple to wed in August

Kaylie Haune Roark and Brandon Glen Jennings have the pleasure of announcing their engagement. Ms. Roark is the daughter of Chris and Sherry Putnam and the late Wayne Roark of Kingsland, Texas. More...

For academic honors . . . Students make the grade

Seven Freestone county area students made the President’s Honor Roll or Dean’s List for spring semester studies at Sam Houston State University. More...

Students on SFA rolls for grades

Three students from Freestone county have been named to the Dean’s List at Stephen F. Austin State University for the spring semester. More...

NAVARRO COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

NAVARRO COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE recently awarded $6,000 scholarships to four area college students. More...

Featuring 103 entries . . . Parade opens 2010 county fair

The Freestone County Fair officially opened Monday evening with a parade through downtown Fairfield. Featured were 103 entries, plus horses, 4- wheelers and bicycles. More...

Purple Heart military decoration

A HISTORY OF THE Purple Heart military decoration was presented to Fairfield Rotary Club recently by David Fox, Capps Memorial Chapel funeral director. More...

FREESTONE COUNTY FAIR

FREESTONE COUNTY FAIR and Rodeo officials receive a contribution from Luminant's Big Brown Plant and Mine. For their contribution, Luminant will be this year’s premiere rodeo sponsor. More...

Postmaster will be sworn in Teague

Swearing in ceremony for new Teague postmaster Jackye Pendergrass Penney will be held this Friday at the Teague community center. The event will begin at p.m. and is expected to end at 3 p.m. More...

Church News

“Adam, where are thou?” is the theme for this year’s When Men Worship revival set this week at Behind the Veil Worship Center. More...