January 26, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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Mother, son lose all in Saturday house fire

When Wanda Hayes of Oakwood realized her house was on fire, her first though was to get out and call 911. Once outside safe with her 21-year old son, she thought to herself “What are we going to do now with no money.” More...

Fairfield Industrial Park looking for business -- maybe yours

Looking for ideal land to locate your manufacturing facility, distribution center, warehouse, or headquarters? The Fairfield Industrial Park, with easy access to I- 45, Highways 27 and 84, has room for your business. More...

News

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...

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...

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Sports

Traffic jam...

Top photo: Lady Eagle Bree Bossier (left) avoids being tied up by a herd of Groesbeck Lady Goats during Fairfield’s victory last week. More...

Lady Eagles split with Groesbeck, Madisonville

Coach Stephen Heer’s Lady Eagles battered the Groesbeck Lady Goats early and often during District play this past week. Fairfield jumped out to a 16-9 first quarter lead, and extended it into double digits in the second quarter. More...

Fairfield frosh routs Live Oak

The freshmen Lady Eagles took on Live Oak Classic Christian School this past week, and defeated them handily 44-18. Allie Edwards and Susan Owens shared high scoring honors with 10 points apiece. More...

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Columns

On the Edge of Common Sense

By Baxter Black, D.V.M.

LASSEN COUNTY HIJINKS Lassen County California is bigger than Rhode Island, but what isn't? And has less people than the average funeral in New Orleans! It is famous for its Volcano and western tradition. More...

Writer’s Roost

by Willis Webb

Talk of 'horse meat' in markets gets attention Recently, there was a news story that probably ticked off horse lovers everywhere. There is apparently an upswing in horse meat availability in grocery stores and meat markets. More...

THIS WAS THEN

From the Files of The Fairfield Recorder

1962 Eagles, Panthers, Goats Tie For Lead In District The Fairfield Eagles took an easy victory from Franklin Friday night, 53- 21, in a district round ball contest here. More...

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County considers expanding hours of senior center

County Commissioners have tabled an item pending more information about having the Senior Center open more than just three days a week, in all locations. More...

Green Energy job fair attracts 300-plus...

Green Energy Oilfield Services, in partnership with Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, the City of Fairfield, Fairfield Industrial Development Corporation and the Fairfield Chamber of Commer More...

Calendar

Community Calendar

Thursday, January 26, 7-9 p.m. - Freestone County Emergency Management,in conjunction with the National Weather Service, will host a severe weather spotterclass at Fairfield High School. More...

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Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

WEEK OF MONDAY January 16, 2012 Monday 8:48 AM-Officer Tiner on report of loud music. 2:14 PM-Officer Gasaway on report of speeders cutting through parking lot. Tuesday 2:00 PM-Officer Tiner to meet a complainant. More...

Sheriff’s Report

by Ralph Billings

Sheriff's Report Number 577- Denton man reports 18 head of cattle missing off his land in our County. Missing for a week. After filling out the paperwork at S.O. More...

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Education

Navarro College names Dean’s, President’s lists

President's List: Cable, Roseanna R. Groesbeck TX, 76642 Day, Katie Mexia TX, 76667 Gothard-Brooks, Tiffany Buffalo TX, 75831 Hahn, Michael D. Jewett TX, 75846 Leatherman, Becky Fairfield TX, 75840 Palacios, Mauricio E. More...

Guest painter shows Art League members, guests how to paint landscape in oils

They came with brushes, easels, and paints to paint along with Carl A. Puett. Puett taught the technique of painting bluebonnets to the gathering of 36 people. Some people were painting and others were taking notes. More...

Dew ISD forms Community Education Foundation to help alumni go to college

Dew Alumni will now be able to apply for a scholarship from the Dew Community Education Foundation. The Foundation will give two $1,000 scholarships to a Dew Alumni who meets the foundations criteria, and scores the most points. More...

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Obituaries

Sue Nash Carroll

Sue Nash Carroll, 85, of Fairfield, went to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 16 in Fairfield. Services were 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at Capps Memorial Chapel with Pastor Eston (Buddy) Turner officiating. Interment followed at Stewards Mill Cemetery. More...

Mrs. Minnie Jo Canady

The Angelic Hosts came for Mrs. Canady, 78, of Fairfield, on Saturday evening, Jan. 14, at the Fairfield East Texas Medical Center among loving family, caring staff, and devoted friends. Viewing was Friday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Mable Hill Finley

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mable Hill Finley, 92, of Tyler and formerly of Bryan, was held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on 506 E. 28th Street in Bryan. Burial was at Rest Ever Memorial Park in Bryan. More...

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