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Defendants formally sentenced . . . Plea ends capital murder trial

A 5-year saga revolving around the murder of an Oakwood rancher came to an end Friday with the sentencing of the two perpetrators in Freestone county 87th District Court. More...

TWC figures show . . . Unemployment rate rises

Unemployment rate in Freestone county rose to 6.9 percent in June, latest figures from Texas Workforce Commission show, but remains well below the 8.2 percent rate posted for Texas. In May, unemployment in Freestone county was 6.7 percent. More...

Congressman plans meeting in Fairfield

Freetone county residents can meet with U.S. Rep. Joe Barton during a town hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 12. The meeting is from 2-3 p.m. at the county courtroom of the courthouse in Fairfield. More...

News

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, July 31, 2010, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,512 head. There were 236 sellers and 57 buyers. Slaughter Cows: Cutter cows 54-67 Fat cows 53-66 Canner cows 42-60 More...

Western artist to sign prints

Popular western artist Dale Adkins will hold a trunk show and sign prints Saturday in Fairfield. The event is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Texas Lifestyles Furniture, 999 U.S. 84 west. More...

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES were held Monday by Fairfield chamber of commerce to welcome New Leash on Life animal shelter as a new member. More...

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Sports

FHS Eagles football practices start

More than 90 prospects reported Monday morning for the start of Fairfield high school Eagles 2-a-day football training. Practices this week are in helmets and shorts and contact drills in full pads start Saturday. More...

FHS spikers start 2-a-days

A total of 45 girls reported for 2-a-day practices Monday morning with the Fairfield high school Lady Eagles volleyball teams. The Lady Eagles are in a rebuilding year with only one returning starter on the varsity squad. More...

FJHS girls’ coaches to meet parents

Parents of Fairfield junior high school Lady Eagles athletes are encouraged to attend a meeting with coaches Thursday, Aug. 26. The meeting is from 6-7 p.m. in the FJHS gymnasium. More...

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Obituaries

Mavis Eppes

Funeral services were held in Teague Saturday for Teague native Mavis Eppes, 73, of Houston, who died Saturday, July 24 at the Vosswood Nursing Center in Houston. She was born Jan. 31, 1937 in Teague to Richmond "Rich" and Ruth Haynie Eppes. More...

ALVIE LEE (SONNY) JONES, JR.

Recorder Graveside services where held Sunday at Greenwood Cemetery in Teague for Sonny Jones, 67, who died Friday, July 30 at his house in Teague. Re cor der C la ssifieds...He was born in Houston to Alvie, Sr. and Pauline Jones on Dec. 19, 1942. More...

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Funeral held for longtime officer

One of Fairfield’s original police force members, Houston Ray Flowers, 66, died Tuesday, July 27 in Fairfield. He retired in 2009 after 33 years of service with the Fairfield Police Department. More...

After budget cuts made . . . County eyes tax increase

The Freestone county property tax rate may increase 4.5 cents this year to fund a budget that has been trimmed about $1 million. County commissioners met with other elected officials Monday to run budget numbers. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MONDAY, AUGUST 9 ..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 ..Red Hat Society-Peaches of Freestone County, 6:30 pm, Sam’s Restaurant More...

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Law

Police Report

(A summary of recent activity of Fairfield Police Department.) July 26 7:20 a.m.—Cpl. Green dispatched to Heather Street in reference to reckless damage or destruction. 1:22 p.m.—Officers responded to S. More...

Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff's Report #500- Have a bit of catching up to do from last week….. More...

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Education

WORTHAM JUNIOR HIGH

WORTHAM JUNIOR HIGH school cheerleaders earned superior ribbons for chants and crowd involvement, and an excellence ribbon for camp cheer from National Cheerleaders Association. More...

STUDENTS IN THIRD GRADE

STUDENTS IN THIRD GRADE through high school participated last week at the Fairfield volleyball camp, held at the high school sports complex. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

RODEO STOCK CONTRACTORS Bennie Beutler got inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame this summer. One of a good handful of stock contractors that have been so honored. More...

Writer’s Roost

Bill Daniel showed John Wayne a thing or two “Remember the Alamo.” That famed battle cry of Texians and Tejanos in their quest for independence from Mexico in 1836 are still emotional words to native. More...

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