Fairfield Texas

By Merrianne Markham, Eagle Beat staff reporter

My name is Mannele. I write this letter today to tell you what really happened to me...

Residents took to Facebook to vote in the annual Scarecrow Contest, hosted by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, choosing Cub Scout Pack 668 as the first place winner in the Youth division after the group dedicated their scarecrow to Keith Harrup. Military veteran Harrup recently passed away in a motorcycle accident and his son is a new scout this year.

“Honestly, we wanted to do it for his kids,” said scout mom Tiffany Williams. “His son is a new scout this year and we wanted to show our love and support to him and his family through the brotherhood of scouting, much like the brotherhood of all our armed forces.”

Doors open at the annual Fall Style Show & Dinner at 6 p.m. for attendees to do a little shopping before the 6:30 p.m. meal. This annual event will be held at the Depot X in Fairfield this year and is one of the main fundraisers for the Freestone Cancer Support Group. Local boutiques modeling this year are:

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Area First Responders were honored Friday night, Oct. 19, with a dinner sponsored by several area churches. Attending the dinner were EMS, police, sheriff’s deputies, game wardens and park rangers. Members of Jones Chapel Church, First Baptist Church, and Alpha Omega Church fed the area responders and awarded door prizes, also sponsored by area businesses. Fairfield Police Chief Kenny Bulger accepted a statue depicting an angel protecting an officer on behalf of the Fairfield Police Department. On hand and leading the dinner was greeter Muriel Morton and Master of Ceremonies and former sheriff Ralph Billings. Elder Conrell Lockett, of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, led the prayers and blessings, while Akewa Tieman sang the National Anthem.

Both Fairfield and Teague city councils met in a joint council meeting Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Tri-County Golf Club. This meeting was designed to open dialog between the two cities regarding the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Department (TDCJ) Boyd Unit and the Interlocal Definitive Agreement (IDA) signed by the two parties.

"We agreed to take part in a group discussion," Fairfield Mayor Kenny Hughes said. "We believe there have been some misunderstandings but we are in the process of litigation and I'm not sure what we can discuss openly."

By Eagle Beat entertainment editor Morgan Coleman

As heavy rain threatened, the Eagles lined up for the district cross country meet on their own course. After months of training and hours of anticipation, the runners gave the district meet their all and secured their place at the regional meet.

The varsity boys placed second as a team, and for the ninth year in a row, the varsity girls earned the title of District Champs. Following a successful District meet on Oct. 9 in Fairfield, both teams will travel to Huntsville to compete in the Regional meet on Oct. 22.  The only JV boy to place was Leon Rosales, finishing 21st with a time of 20:50.35.

Tommy (Grumps) William Casey

December 16, 1944

October 11, 2018

Patricia Nell (Pat) Bonner

December 14, 1933

October 8, 2018

Trinity Star Arts Council (TSAC) is gearing up for “A Night at the Races,” a fun-filled evening benefitting TSAC scholarships and arts’ programs for Freestone County schools and communities, is planned with great food, music, prizes, and friendly wagering on the ponies. This unique event allows attendees to experience all the thrills of a Derby atmosphere while watching real horse races on a big screen. Race Night is slated for Saturday, Nov. 10, at Twisted Vines. Tickets are $25 each or a Reserved Grandstand Table (preferred seating) for eight is $400. Right out of the gate,  guests will enjoy a social gathering starting at 6:30 p.m. with an opportunity to view raffle prizes and enter the Style Stakes (prizes will be awarded; so dress to impress: hats, bow ties and seersucker encouraged). Six races and drawings for prizes will follow.

The Fairfield and Teague city councils will meet in a joint public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Tri-County Country Club to discuss pending litigation.

Fairfield city council met Tuesday, Oct. 9 to hear from city department heads.

Public Works Director Clyde Woods reported on issues regarding the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Boyd Unit water and wastewater facility over the holiday weekend.