PRE-DAWN ROLLOVER -- Eastbound traffic on State Highway 31 was reduced to one lane for several hours, just west of Chandler when this 2007 18-wheeler Freightliner rolled over on its side around 4:50 Monday morning. More...
He asked, "What does Memorial Day mean to you?" I told him I couldn't answer in just a word or two. It wouldn't be fair to all these brave men Who gave their lives to protect us from a dictator's sin. What does Memorial Day mean to me? More...
The Statesman will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. Those who send in news by email or fax can still do so by Monday, May 28. Anyone dropping off news at Chandler Drug should do so by Tuesday, May 29 at noon. Advertising deadline is Noon on Friday, May 25. The office wil... More...
Have you always wanted to play the piano for your own fun and enjoyment, but the thought of taking piano lessons six or seven years is a real turn-off? Learn the Chord Approach Way - it's easy, fun and musically correct. More...
On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, members of St. Boniface commemorated the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Holy Catholic Church includes the Ascension in the Liturgical calendar to make clear the necessity of discipleship. In the 40 days between the Resurrection and His Ascension, Jesus sp... More...
In support of American troops in Iraq, Chandler Intermediate School student council representatives launched an "Adopt-A-Soldier" campaign, May 4 - May 11, to collect items to send overseas to American troopers. Student Council member, and 4th grader, Jerry Don Satterfield, said he came up with t... More...
Graveside services for Mr. Albert Davidson, 81, of Van, Texas were held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Jimmy Sheppard officiating. Burial was in Chandler Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. More...
The Texas Xtreme semiprofessional football team defeated the host Greenville Oilers Saturday night in the first round of the Texas United Football League playoffs by a score of 8-0. Despite missing 7 starters as well as their kicker, Xtreme owners and coaches Gary Craig and Larry Anding were plea... More...
Price Daniel served in more political offices than anyone I know and he did so with distinction and honor. We became acquainted through mutual service in the 1970s on the Texas County Records Inventory Commission, chaired by Mary Pearson of North Texas State University. At the time, Judge Daniel a... More...
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