Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Olivia Robinson and Ashley Turner pictured with a vehicle donated by Dick Scott Ford for the Kindness for Case Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament for anyone who hit a hole in one. Robinson and Turner are board members for the Kindness for Case Foundation and served as co-chairs for the event.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
This year has been anything but normal, and certainly tough on many, but Fairfield residents will have some form of celebration to look forward to in July.
First, the celebration of American independence will take place at the Fairfield city fairgrounds Saturday night, as the city and the…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
For two weeks, a mother and daughter from Buffalo were missing. However, the two women were found safe in Melbourne, Florida this past Thursday, June 25.
Jerri Light Baker, age 79, and Monica Anne Lee, age 54, were last seen together on June 11 in Palestine, Texas. Baker had used a real estate…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
With just five weeks to go before teachers return to campus, and six weeks before students are expected for the first day of school, administrators trying to finalize plans for student safety and other logistical issues were told last week that they must wait a little longer for guidance from the…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Several new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Freestone County this past week, a microcosm of the virus’ wave across the state of Texas.
According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Freestone is currently at 16 active cases of the virus, an increase of five from…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The first annual Scrambling for Scholarships event took place this past Saturday at Tri-County Golf Course, giving out 14 scholarships to Freestone, Limestone and Leon County seniors in conjunction with the Kindness From Case Memorial Foundation.
Events over the weekend included a four-person…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Editor’s Note: All events are subject to change amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Lions Club fundraiser:
Fairfield Lions Club will “roar” if you send them your best recipes and help with the Club’s Fundraiser Cookbook.
Recipes can be sent to Fairfield Lions Club, PO Box 116, Fairfield TX 75840…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Pansy Marie Cravey, 89, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Waco.
Visitation will be July 3 from 12 p..m. until 2 p.m. at Capps Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will begin wt 2 p.m. following the visitation with Pastor Jeffrey A. Stachmus, First Baptist Church of Fairfield,…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Albert T. Roth, Jr., 80, of Fairfield, died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services are set for 1 p.m. on July 3 at New Life Church in Fairfield with Pastor Andrew Weitner officiating.
Mr. Roth was born May 11, 1940 in Oneonta, New York to parents Albert T. Roth, Sr. and Alice…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
NAPA/Bayless Auto, named the 2019 Business of the Year for Fairfield, is a family affair. The business is owned by Landis Bayless. His son, Josh Bayless, manages and operates the store.
Landis moved to Fairfield in 1974 to raise his family. He worked for Big Brown for 29 years. Josh is a 1998…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Monday, June 22
10:12 a.m. - Cpl. Markham to speak to a complainant over an assault.
12:09 p.m. - Cpl. Markham served criminal trespass to a subject.
3:26 p.m. - Cpl. Markham on report of missing property.
11:46 p.m. - Officer Alexander on report of subject slumped over steering wheel, all was…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
For two weeks, a mother and daughter from Buffalo were missing. However, the two women were found…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Several new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Freestone County this past week, a microcosm…
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
A June 17 accident on the intersection of Highway 84 and Post Oak Road has resulted in the death of…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Olivia Robinson and Ashley Turner pictured with a vehicle donated by Dick Scott Ford for the Kindness for Case Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament for anyone who hit a hole in one. Robinson and Turner are board members for the Kindness for Case…
News
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
There’s a good reason for rodeo participant Willis Pickett’s nickname “The Ninth Wonder of the World.”
Pickett, who hails from Teague, competed in wild cow…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Fourth of July is approaching, bringing car sales and deals with it. Amid COVID-19, online car sales have been increasing in popularity.
However, this makes…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Prestige Insurance on Friday, June 26, at 12pm. The business offers auto, home, life, and…
Sports
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The Cowboy Heritage Church of Freestone County was the site of a long Wednesday night at the rodeo.
Beginning at 7 p.m. and lasting until approximately 3:45 a…
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is looking to expand public access to fishing and paddling on Texas rivers through leased access agreements with…
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Fairfield volleyball standout Braden Bossier was named the Most Outstanding Player for the Blue team at the Super Centex Fellowship of Christian Athletes…
Obituaries
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Albert T. Roth, Jr., 80, of Fairfield, died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his residence.
Memorial services are set for 1 p.m. on July 3 at New Life Church in…
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Pansy Marie Cravey, 89, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Waco.
Visitation will be July 3 from 12 p..m. until 2 p.m. at Capps Memorial…
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Lola Evelyn Jones (nee Baty) went to be with her Lord and Savior June 21, 2020, after a 21-year battle with cancer. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. June 24 at Capps…
