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History

Every historical marker in Fairview, and what it says

Seven markers stand in Fairview, on country roads and outside the city buildings. Between them they hold an iron furnace, a tavern with a horned sign, a failed planned town, and the three sisters who planted Bowie Nature Park.

The Fairviewian | 7 min readRead Story

Latest Fairviewian stories

Aerial view of a school campus with tan brick buildings, rooftop vents, a covered outdoor walkway, and parking lots on either side. — The Fairviewian

Schools

Williamson County families warned about disturbing Cat in the Hat social media trend

Law enforcement and school officials in Williamson County are responding to a social media trend involving threatening images of the Cat in the Hat character, though no credible threat to Fairview has been identified.The FairviewianRead Story

Brush Creek Road sign near a wooded roadway in Fairview — Brush Creek Road in Fairview, where TBI says Fairview police responded to a possible domestic dispute on Aug. 25, 2026.

Public Safety

What We Know About the Officer-Involved Shooting in Fairview

TBI is investigating after Fairview police officers shot a person during an early-morning response on Brush Creek Road on Aug. 25, 2026.The Fairviewian | 4 min readRead Story

Yellow Fairview Trash cart along a residential street — A Fairview Trash cart sits near the curb in a residential neighborhood.

Business

What Happened to Fairview Trash?

Fairview Trash has been purchased by Superior Disposal. For most existing customers, collection should continue, but billing and autopay setup are moving to Superior.The Fairviewian | 3 min readRead Story

Traffic signal construction and work-zone barrels along State Route 100 in Fairview — Construction and signal work along Fairview Boulevard is part of TDOT's SR 100 improvements project.TDOT project materials

Roads

What the SR 100 construction project means for Fairview Boulevard

TDOT's Fairview Boulevard project is adding sidewalks, storm drainage, turn lanes, a new signal and school-zone signage along SR 100, with construction underway and completion estimated for fall 2026.The Fairviewian | 4 min readRead Story

The Centennial Cougars and Fairview Yellow Jackets logos painted at midfield on the Fairview High School football field. — The Fairviewian

Sports

Fairview defense delivers as Yellow Jackets knock off Centennial, 21-14

Fairview forced five turnovers and held off a late Centennial rally for a 21-14 home win, its first over the Cougars.The Fairviewian | 4 min readRead Story