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2 are ejected in 1-vehicle wreck

Two people were ejected and taken by helicopter for medical treatment in a 1- vehicle rollover last Thursday on I-45 about 12 miles north of Fairfield. The wreck occurred about 10 a.m. More...

Veteran teacher dies suddenly

Fairfield high school coach and teacher Linda Melontree was found dead at her home last Thursday night. More...

News

Grand jurors hear charges

Drug and alcohol related charges accounted for seven of eight felony criminal indictments returned by the Freestone county grand jury this month. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, July 24, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,512 head. There were 227 sellers and 49 buyers. Slaughter Cows: Cutter cows 51-61.50 Fat cows 52-61.50 Canner cows 42-59 More...

To stop retail ‘leakage’ . . . City seeks businesses

People in the trade area around Fairfield spend some $234 million each year, according to information recently collected by a Fort Worth company for the City of Fairfield. More...

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Sports

Fundamentals and competition . . . Girls’ hoop camp conducted

Aspiring basketball players participated and won awards last week in the 2010 Fairfield Lady Eagles Camp. The camp was conducted by Fairfield high school Lady Eagles head coach Stephen Heers and staff at Johnson Activity Center. More...

Bodybuilding trophy won by FHS grad

A four and a half year stint in the navy, and regular workouts in Fairfield, helped 2005 FHS graduate Jean Farias earn his first trophy in bodybuilding this month. More...

Teams, band to start practice

Athletes and musicians at Fairfield high school report to summer practices Monday to start preparations for the fall sports and band season. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

THE UDDER SIDE Many of us use references to help us make decisions, confirm our beliefs, or for inspiration. More...

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Writer’s Roost

by Willis Webb

Attitudes, practices change for marriage, divorce Anyone with just a little age is very much aware of dramatic societal changes within their lifetime. More...

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Homeowners may shoulder burden . . . Tax values drop across county

With an almost acrossthe board drop in taxable property values this year, Freestone county, cities, schools and hospital districts must decide over the next month whether to cut expenses or raise taxes to continue operations at current levels. More...

In capital murder trial . . . More jurors may be called

An additional panel of 150 prospective jurors may be called for selection in a capital murder trial in 87th State Judicial District court in Freestone county. More...

Stolen out of airport hangar . . . Ultralight crashes in Teague lake

An ultralight aircraft hangared at Teague Municipal Airport sustained extensive damage last week when it was stolen and crashed into Teague City Lake. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MONDAY, AUGUST 2 ..VFW Bingo, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 5872 ..AA, 6:30 pm, FUMC Fairfield ..Freestone Quilt Guild, 6:30 pm, Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church ..Freestone County Commissioners Court, 9:00 am, Commissioners Courtroom ..Butler Community I More...

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Law

Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff's Report Number 499- Three head loose horses, FCR-521. DPS Purnell arrests DWI, Mile 208. Report from south part of County, one driver just pointed a gun at another driver when passing. More...

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) July 19 8:37 a.m.—Officer Gasaway to police department to meet a complainant. 9 a.m.—Officer Gasaway on welfare concern. More...

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Education

For all 180 students . . . Dew ISD buys computers for kids

Every student in Dew Independent School District will begin the school year next month with an Apple MacBook computer. Every teacher will receive a personal computer as well. More...

Students named to UT Tyler lists

University of Texas at Tyler has named 282 students to the president’s honor roll for the spring 2010 semester. More...

College offers business seminars

Navarro College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will sponsor a free workshop on How to Start a Small Business on Tuesday, August 10, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th Street, Corsicana. More...

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Obituaries

Matilda Kaptchinskie

Funeral services were held Monday at Capps Memorial Chapel for Matilda Christina Kaptchinskie, 97, of Dew, who died July 22 in Fairfield. The Rosary was recited Monday at St. More...

Orange Alton Cunningham

Cunningham Funeral services were held Monday for Orange Alton Cunningham, 84, of Ft. Worth, who died June 17. More...

Prentiss Burks

Services were held Monday at Crandall church of Christ for Prentiss Burks, 48, who died July 23 in Palo Pinto county. Prentiss “Preno” Burks was born Dec. 27, 1962 in Deridder, La. More...

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