January 26, 2012 RSS feed / News

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Helping hands...

Wanda Hayes fills out paperwork at the Wells Fargo Bank setting up a benefit account after fire destroyed the home in which she and her son were living. (See story, Page 1A). More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 1,036head. There were 200 sellers and 67 buyers. More...

Ducks Unlimited to meet next week

The Mexia Chapter of Ducks Unlimited -- one of the largest in the nation -- will meet on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Cowboy Club on Highway 14 south of Mexia. More...

Freestone County, Fairfield to receive grant funds

Freestone County will receive GIS maps of water, sewer, and street systems which will build on local efforts to assemble detailed maps for capital improvements planning. Streets and housing conditions will also be reviewed. More...

Game of horseshoes leads to love, April wedding

Mr. Douglas Ludeman of Yorba Linda, California announces the engagement of his daughter, Laura Ludeman to Joshua Clagett, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Clagett of Corsicana, Texas. More...

Summer Camp brings couple together, date set for May 19

Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Suzy Adamson of Stillwater, Okla. and Joe and Trudy Savage of Taylor would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Rachel E. Adamson and W. Taylor Savage. More...

Bluebonnet landscape in oils by artists of the art league

Mrs. R. McKenney works on her bluebonnet painting at the art league’s paint along. - Sherryl Gooch photo More...

Severe Storm Program Scheduled for Thursday

2011 will be forever known as the year of extreme weather. Joplin, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa will all be remembered for significant tornadoes. More...

Tips for a healthier 2012

Simple steps can improve your diet in the new year. Rather than making a resolution to diet this year, make a plan to eat more healthy foods, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. More...

Gas prices move higher in Texas, Fairfield

Average retail gasoline prices in Texas have fallen two cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.20 per gallon. More...

Freestone, Limestone Farm Service Agency offering electronic news service

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Limestone and Freestone Farm Service Agency (FSA) is improving its ability to send and receive important FSA program eligibility requirements, deadlines and related information. More...

City sets business seminar for February

The city is hosting a free seminar to encourage manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, warehouses, and headquarters to locate in the 400 acre Industrial Park. The seminar set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. on Feb. More...

Couple sets March date for wedding in Streetman

Mrs. and Mrs. David and Jamie Filis, of Tennessee Colony, would like to announce the engagement and up-coming wedding of their son, Daniel Scott Filis. More...

Couple to tie knot during April wedding in Houston

Randy and Susan Bruce of Teague are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Melanie Lynn, to Colby Reece Williams, son of Kathy and Robert Lees and Russell and Toni Whitman. More...

Dew Volunteer Fire Department makes close to $3,700 with Chili Supper

Carl Clark dishes up a bowl of chili to Keith Missildine at the chili supper. The Dew Volunteer Fire Department made close to $3,700 Saturday, Jan. 21 with a Chili Supper. More...