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FREE THROWS for the SOUL

Booth to shoot basketball for 24 hours
BY CHAD WILSON news@c-bstatesman.com
Shaquille O'Neal could not do it – he could not even get close – but Chandler’s Tom Booth has become an expert at shooting free throws. More...

Tiger’s Tale

Rescued animals relocated to Murchison refuge
BY CHAD WILSON
news@c-bstatesman.com

MURCHISON -– The Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, known for being the home of burros and horses that have been abused and neglected, joined with the Humane Society to rescue three tigers and two hybrid wolves from a roadside zoo in Mississip More...

Firefighter making comeback after wreck

BY CHAD WILSON
news@c-bstatesman.com

One of the heroes that serve the Brownsboro area as a member of the Brownsboro Volunteer Fire Department returned to limited action last week after a November wreck that left him with a broken back, leg and neck. More...

A FRESH VISION

Moran lays out goals for district

When Chris Moran was named superintendent of Brownsboro ISD he knew he would face some challenges. More...

News

Monarch Utilities water assistance program impacts Henderson Co.

Monarch Utilities, supported by the Henderson County Help Center and Henderson County Municipal Judge Sue Tarrant, sponsored a oneday Help2Other (H20) registration fair to assist its elderly, disabled and low-income customers in the eastern portion o More...

Happenings Around Town

by Chad Wilson

A ir Force Airman Sage T. Chambers graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

Mamie Joyce and Bobby Don Parker are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this week. The couple was married on Feb. 2, 1962 at Leagueville Baptist Church where they are still members today. More...

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School

BES BEST BEARS

Brownsboro Elementary School honors students each week that arrive at school on time, respect and listen to the teacher, complete their school work and homework. More...

ROWDY READING RASCALS

Brownsboro Elementary School recognizes Rowdy Reading Rascals which are students that read AR books and take a computerized test on the book. More...

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Letters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, There is a local man who claims to be a handyman and makes his living swindling others. His name was given to me by an acquaintance and since I know his grandparents I assumed he would have the same Christian values. More...

Editor,

I deliver free bread to God’s Open Hands twice a week when available. In doing this, I load the bread into grocery cards and push across a parking lot full of pot holes that are filled with water and mud; the carts try to turn over. More...

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Writer's Corner

WRITER’S CORNER

Look at life in a different wayWhy do people rush and run?No one seems to have any fun.The days are going by.When did you last see the sky? More...

THE INVITATION

Come near to me my dearestoneAnd pluck my loving heartstringsIt plays a thousand melodiesBut only when I'm in yourarmsThese lips of mine invite yourkissAnd promise to linger longMy arms now restless will youembraceAnd music will our lovingmakeI see y More...

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Whats Happening

WHAT’S HAPPENING

AARP CHAPTER 5345 The LaRue/Moore Station AARP Chapter No. 5345 will meet Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Antioch Baptist Church. The board meets at 6 p.m. while the regular meeting will be at 6:30. All people 50-plus are invited to attend. More...

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Historical

BROWNSBORO REMEMBERED

Working on the railroad
By Dottie Lewis

The St. Louis and Southwestern railroad came through in 1880. I've seen pictures of railroad construction and I'm sure the song “I’ve been working on the railroad” could be heard often. More...

CHANDLER YESTERYEAR

Blake’s Dry Goods Store
By Jim S. Powell

In the 1930s-50s, H. G. “Smutt” Blake owned and operated a dry goods store in downtown Chandler. It was located in a red brick building that faced the railroad tracks. The street is now named West Main Street. More...

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Giger named Citizen of the Year by CBACC

Chad Wilson

Chandler City Councilman Gene Giger was named the Citizen of the Year Thursday night at the Chandler/Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce banquet and silent auction at First Assembly of God church. Sonic of Chandler was named the Business of the Year More...

Brownsboro draws new opponents in District 15-3A

A.J. Crisp

The University Interscholastic League has released its 2012-13 and 2013-14 tentative football and basketball district assignments, and Brownsboro will be in District 15-3A along with Athens, Canton, Mabank, Mineola and Van. More...

A FRESH VISION

Where do athletics, band fit in new budget?
STORIES BY CHAD WILSON

Brownsboro ISD Superintendent Chris Moran has made it clear that his top priority for the district is academics. Nearly all his goals presented to the school board in January centered around academics and making Brownsboro a leader in the field. More...

Opinion

GUEST OPINION

Misplaced outrage
Dr. Charles Hall

“The Art of War” -Sun Tse- M arquis of Queensbury More...

CHECKLIST CHARLIE

Never lie to Google
Cathy Krafve

Ishould begin by saying I don’t usually lie. However, when Google asked for my age on an app download recently, it ticked me off. I usually can’t remember my own age because I really don’t care how old I am. More...

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Church News

Christian Voices

This week: Chandler Church of Christ

At the Church of Christ in Chandler, Feb. 5 will be the Sunday we begin a new adult Bible study based on The Story. We are encouraging the entire church to become involved in the study. More...

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Obituaries

David Wayne Howell Jr.

Memorial services for David Wayne Howell Jr., 44, Chandler, were held Saturday at Hilltop Baptist Church with Bro. George Folmar officiating. Howell died Jan. 19, 2012, in Chandler. He was born Oct. 31, 1967, in Tyler to David Wayne Howell Sr. More...

Peggy Tillman

Services for Peggy Tillman, 75, New York, were held Tuesday, Jan. 31 at New York Baptist Church. Burial was held at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, under direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens. Tillman died Jan. 28, 2012. She was born Oct. More...

JT Nipp

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Hilliard Funeral Home in Van for JT Nipp, Edom. He died Jan. 28. More...

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Sports

Brownsboro JH A-teams undefeated in district

Staff Reports

The Brownsboro 7thgrade A-team Bears basketball team withstood a late rally by the Bullard Panthers on Jan. 26 to remain undefeated in district play, and for the year, by securing a 35-28 win. More...

Cub Scouts annual Pinewood Derby results

Cub Scouts Pack 342 recently held its annual Pinewood Derby at First United Methodist Church in Chandler. Nicholas Selman earned the title of Grand Champion, Pole Position winner and first place in the Bears division. More...

Brownsboro girls take 2nd in Van powerlifting meet

The Brownsboro Boys and Girls Powerlifting teams competed in Van on Jan. 28. Top competitors in the girls division were Krystilyn Woods, Leandra Bevins, Kylie Bridges, Bailey Connor and Ashley Ramirez. More...

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