The Community Care Club, a charitable organization whose members live on the south side of Richland Chambers Lake, is putting together another one of its “garage sales on steroids.”It all happens on Saturday, April 27th, at the Southern Oaks Volunteer Fire Station, plus this year it spills over…
Members of the Fairfield History Club observed Essential Worker Appreciation Day on March 16, providing sanitation worker Richard Taylor with a token of their appreciation and a certificate of recognition for his outstanding commitment.Taylor has been employed by Waste Connections for the…
Keith Boles was named the Dew ISD Interim Superintendent effective Tuesday, April 16, at the Dew ISD School Board meeting on Monday night, April 15.When asked how excited he was to serve as the Dew ISD interim Superintendent, Boles said, “It is always exciting to enter a new district. I always look…
Five people are competing for three spots on the Fairfield ISD school board. There is one unexpired term and two full terms up for grabs.Running for the unexpired term are Ashlee Daniel and Cody Roller. Competing for the two full terms are Eric Chavers, Blake Robinson and Jeff Wright.Early voting…
by refurbishing grass truckFreestone County Commissioners have agreed to pitch in funds to help Streetman VFD with the cost of refurbishing their grass truck.The court made that decision at its April 17 meeting, when the commissioners also heard an update on tax sale funds held by the district…
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated the Elkhart Lady Elks, 18-7, in five innings of play on Tuesday, April 16, to move to 14-12 overall and 7-6 in district play.Fairfield scored two runs in the first and a run in the second to take a 3-0 lead over Elkhart. However, the Lady Elks scored four runs in…
The Fairfield Eagles defeated Elkhart and Groesbeck this past week to move to 17-8 overall and 8-5 in district play.Fairfield hosted the Elkhart Elks on Tuesday night, April 16, and came out on top 8-2.The Eagles had eight hits on the night. Cal Wilson led the way with three hits as Rowdy Hand,…
For the third year in a row, Fairfield High School senior Allie Hughes is headed to the state golf tournament at the Shadow-Glen Golf Club in Manor May 6-7.“I am very excited. I am ready to get to state and compete,” Hughes said. “I want to shoot under 160 for my total score, so 75-75-150 for two…
Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.There are various ways to learn what is on the local ballot. One way is by going to the following…
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced today that the Wortham Cemetery in Wortham, will be joining in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2024.This is the first year that the cemetery will participate in this national program. Wreaths Across America…
Monday, April 158:15 AM-Officer Mills to meet a complainant on criminal trespass notice.8:30 AM-Officer Mills on report of subject causing problems with customers at gas station, subject said he was dropped off by someone, did not really know where he was but trying to get to Dallas. Subject was…
The Fairfield Eagles defeated Elkhart and Groesbeck this past week to move to 17-8 overall and 8-5…
For the third year in a row, Fairfield High School senior Allie Hughes is headed to the state golf…
Doug Holzbog, MBA, has been appointed Market CEO for Ennis Regional Medical Center, Palestine…
The Community Care Club, a charitable organization whose members live on the south side of Richland Chambers Lake, is putting together another one of its “garage sales on steroids.”It all happens on Saturday, April 27th, at the Southern Oaks…
News
Members of the Fairfield History Club observed Essential Worker Appreciation Day on March 16, providing sanitation worker Richard Taylor with a token of…
Keith Boles was named the Dew ISD Interim Superintendent effective Tuesday, April 16, at the Dew ISD School Board meeting on Monday night, April 15.When asked…
Five people are competing for three spots on the Fairfield ISD school board. There is one unexpired term and two full terms up for grabs.Running for the…
Sports
The Fairfield Lady Eagles defeated the Elkhart Lady Elks, 18-7, in five innings of play on Tuesday, April 16, to move to 14-12 overall and 7-6 in district play…
Avery Thaler, Na’Kayla Conner, Madox Mitchael, Lillian McBean, and Blayke Brackens are advancing to the state track meet May 2-4 at the Mike A. Myers Track…
There was a time back when I was in my 20s and 30s that I thought I would be hanging up my hunting and fishing gear when I reached those magic ‘golden years’.I…
Obituaries
In loving memory of Deborah Yevone Nunley, who passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 69.Deborah was born on May 16, 1954, in Dallas, to her parents…
James Luster Ransom was born on Thursday, Dec. 7, 1933, in Freestone County.He was born to Leester and Bettie High Ransom. His mother died when he was just 2 1…
We are saddened to share the sudden loss of our mother Patricia Ann Parr.Patricia was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Fort Worth, to John Clifton Jenkins and Dorothy…
