February 23, 2012 RSS feed / News

Fairfield gas prices up 8th week in a row

Average retail gasoline prices in Texas have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.46 per gallon. And, they average even higher than that in Fairfield, with prices ranging from $3.45 to $3.69 per gallon. More...

Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program applications must be in by March 15

Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program is seeking applicants for its new class which will begin in July. TALL is a two-year leadership development program managed by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. More...

Fairfield Girl Scout Troop 1980 gets surprise gift, life lesson at meeting

Girl Scout Troop 1980 received a special gift and a special lesson Monday night. The gift was from Luminant in the form of a $300 check. “We heard about your project at the house and wanted to help,” said Gary B. More...

Veterans set ‘Sock Hop’ fundraiser

A “Sock Hop” Fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Palestine benefiting the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA) Chapter 991’s scholarship and memorial funds. More...

Groundwater District sets meeting for Feb. 28

The Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District will hold a board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Leon County Courthouse – Annex 2, third floor meeting room in Centerville. Everyone is invited to attend this open meeting. More...

Veterans to hold ‘Sock Hop’ to to raise funds for scholarships, memorial funds

A “Sock Hop” Fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Palestine benefiting the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA) Chapter 991’s scholarship and memorial funds. More...

Couple to start new life together at Stewards Mill with May wedding

Carl McLain would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of his granddaughter, Jenna McGee to Jacob Day, the son of John and Donna Day and Machell Williams. The bride to be is the daughter of the late Susie McLain. More...

We could have been revving up for Super Tuesday now

In a parallel political universe - one in which redistricting maps were in place and elections were on schedule - Texas would be getting national attention right now. More...

Texas ranked top exporting state for 10th consecutive year

Texas has been ranked the top exporting state in 2011 for the 10th year in a row, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, a sign of Texas' continued role as a leader in the global marketplace. More...

Now is best time of year to aggressively control wild pigs

From now until spring green-up is one of the best times of the year to control wild pigs, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert.One factor is that hungry wild More...

Buffalo Livestock

On Saturday, February 18, 2012, Buffalo Livestock Commission sold 409head. There were 97 sellers and 52 buyers. More...

Fairfield ISD takes $51K hit from Luminant settlement

Fairfield Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Katie Ryan delivered the news to the board about the estimated appraisal roll adjustments for the district based on the proposed Luminant settlement during a meeting held Monday, Feb. 13. More...

Jumping rope for a good cause

Josie Henson (front center), Demarcus Audson (back right) and Braydon Bain (back left) along with their classmates jump rope for Jump Rope For Heart, a program of the American Heart Association. More...

Church News

Fairfield #1 (Pybrn) C.O.G.I.C. Fairfield #1 (Pybrn) C.O.G.I.C. will host a “Unity in the Community – A Gospel Brunch” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 24 in the Fairfield Elementary School. More...

Relay for Life sets cornbread and pinto bean fundraiser

The Relay For Life of Freestone County is sponsoring a fund-raising luncheon. A pinto bean and cornbread luncheon complete with a dessert and drink will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. More...

Texas Exes slate meeting for March 2

The Limestone – Freestone Chapter of the Texas Exes will gather for its annual observance of Texas Independence Day at 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Creekside Farm, 161 County Road 120, Fairfield. A buffet dinner will be provided. More...

Parents announce arrival of baby girl

Jacob and Kendra Young would like to announce the arrival of their daughter, Norah Kingsley Young. Norah was born on Jan. 5 and weighed seven pounds and eleven ounces and was 20 inches long. She was born at St. More...

Butler to host Black History program

The Bulter Community will be hosting an annual African-American Black History program 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Butler Community Center. More...