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FIREWORKS

FIREWORKS LIT UP THE sky above the W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds in Fairfield on the Fourth of July. The pyrotechnic display was sponsored by the city and chamber of commerce. More...

County reverses travel decision

Freestone county commissioners reversed a decision Monday morning that was made several weeks ago--- they reinstated advances given to employees who are attending schools and workshops. More...

Grand jury hears felony charges

Felony criminal indictments were handed down by the Freestone county grand jury in 23 cases against 18 defendants. The grand jury convened for its regular monthly session on Wednesday, June 30, in the courthouse in Fairfield. More...

News

OIL GAS NEWS

PERMITS Freestone County Operator:XTO Energy Inc. Lease & Well #:C.C. More...

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL senior student Adrianna Welch visited with U.S. Rep. More...

Ribbon cutting held . . . Salon finds new home

A ribbon cutting was hosted last week by Fairfield chamber of commerce to welcome Peridot Salon as a new member and recognize its move into a new home. The business recently moved into remodeled space at 113 E. Commerce Street. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

4TH OF JULY 2010 What a country! July 4th, Independence Day 2010! More...

Before I Get “Seniler”

by Bill Whitson

We Live and Die in a Democracy A man with a pacemaker was in a terrible car crash. More...

Writer’s Roost

by Willis Webb

Big 12 now has 10; Big 10 has 12; and Pac-10 has... “One thing most alumni won’t stand for is a college football team that plays like a bunch of amateurs.” — G. More...

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Take preliminary budget look . . . Trustees review new school costs

Prior to starting work on the 2010-11 budget, Fairfield Independent School District trustees gave the okay to several maintenance items and reviewed expenses associated with opening the new intermediate school. More...

MISS TEEN FREESTONE COUNTY

MISS TEEN FREESTONE COUNTY Madison Fuller added the title Miss Teen Texas to her resume in pageant competition last week. (See story p1-b) More...

With large scale models . . . RC satisfies aviation bug

In pursuing a lifelong love of aviation, David James of Fairfield flies regularly but keeps his feet on the ground manipulating remote controlled airplanes. The hobby has taken him across the United States flying demostrations and competing. More...

Marriage leading divorce filings

The institution of marriage is barely staying ahead of divorce court through the first six months of 2010. Freestone county courthouse records show that 67 marriage licenses have been issued this year, while couples filed 63 divorce petitions. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MONDAY, JULY 12 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield ..National Association of Retired Federal Employees, 10:00 am, Sam’s Restaurant ..Freestone County Genealogical Society, 7:00 pm, Fairfield City Hall ..Red Hat S More...

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Law

Police Report

(A summmary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) June 28 2:05 a.m.—Officer Frasier arrested subject on outstanding warrants out of Fairfield municipal court. More...

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Sports

Carden rodeo set for July 17

The 12th annual Ike Carden Rodeo is set to run Saturday, July 17, at the W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds arena in Fairfield. Gates open at 8 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Books for rodeo participants are open from 6-10 p.m. More...

Brian “Pig Man” Quaca . . . Groesbeck man hosts tv series

Brian “Pig Man” Quaca of Groesbeck hosts a series for The Sportsman Channel and has earned a 2010 Telly Award for outstanding outdoor television production. He was also featured in the July 2 edition of USA Today. More...

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