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February 9, 2012 / Front Page

Coach Piske leaves Fairfield for Tyler job

By MICHAEL DILLIN Fairfield Recorder

Fairfield Head Coach Darrell Piske said it was among the most difficult decisions of his life. But after days of agonizing, the coach who led the Eagles to an undefeated regular season in 2011 accepted the head coaching job at Robert E. More...

News

Hwy 27 closed between Fairfield, Wortham...

Highway 27 will be closed at Tehuacana Creek at certain times this week for repairs to the bridge. You may have to take another route. More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, February 4, 2012, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 475 head. There were 96 sellers and 46 buyers. More...

Gasoline prices higher again this week

Average retail gasoline prices in Texas have risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.37/g yesterday. More...

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Sports

Eagles win one, lose one to Palestine, Groesbeck

The Fairfield Eagles varsity, playing at home, trounced Palestine last week, but went on the road to lose a close one to Groesbeck. Against Palestine, the Eagles jumped to a 9- point lead in the first quarter, 14-5. More...

Realignment affects Fairfield, Teague and Wortham

Fairfield High School will lose two of its Class 3A, District 19 opponents this coming fall, after reclassification and realignment was announced for all of the schools in Texas. More...

Lady Eagles give Coach Heers his 700th win

By MICHAEL DILLIN Fairfield Recorder

It wasn't just a big win for the Fairfield Lady Eagles. After all, they're on the road to the playoffs. But when the L-Eagles defeated Groesbeck last Friday night, it also meant the 700th career win for Head Coach Stephen Heers. More...

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Obituaries

Cathy Jean Davis

(1956 – 2012)

Cathy Jean Davis, 55, of Fairfield, died Monday, January 31, 2012 at home with family. Memorial services were held Sunday, Feb. 5 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Cathy was born March 8, 1956, in Atlanta, GA to Henry and Pauline Spain Fitzgerald. More...

Alfredia Hutchison Jones

(1955 -2012)

Funeral services for Alfredia Jones were held on Saturday Feb. 4 at Union Memorial United Methodist Church, Sandy Community. Visitation was held on Friday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. More...

Blanche Sneed Dunbar

( 1923 - 2012)

The Angelic Hosts came for Blanche Sneed Dunbar on Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the Limestone Medical Center of Groesbeck among loving family and devoted friends. Viewing was Friday, Feb. 3 at the funeral home from 10 a.m to 7 p.m. More...

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Fairfield gets green light for airport study

By MICHAEL DILLIN Fairfield Recorder

Fairfield may be one step closer to getting an airport. More...

Raises a source of contention for City Council

By SHERRYL GOOCH Staff Writer

After three failed attempts to pass a motion on merit raises, cost of living raises and employee reviews, a fourth and final motion was made that the Fairfield City Council finally passed. More...

Law

Police Report

by Kenny Bulger

WEEK OF MONDAYJanuary 30 2012 Monday 2:51 AM-Officer Lawrence and Gallegos assist deputy with unruly prisoner. 4:33 AM-Officer Lawrence and Gallegos on vehicle that hit a power pole breaking it off, Power Company contacted. More...