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June 7th, 2007
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Moving right along
Despite the recent rains, construction of the new Brownsboro High School vocational building is three weeks ahead of schedule, according to project manager, John Kennon, of WRL Contractors, of Flint. "We've had some quality performance from Smith Fab in terms of erecting the building," Kennon sai... More...
Property taxes a worry for some retirees

COLLEGE STATION, Tex. - Much has been written about the substantial growth in property tax rates over the past 20 years. With the first large wave of baby boomers approaching age 65, some worry that rising property taxes could force them from their homes. More...

Moore Station VFD 17th Annual Classic Car Show this Saturday

The Moore Station VFD 17th Annual Classic Car Show will be held this Saturday, June 9. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with judging starting at noon. Entry fee is $20 per vehicle. Admission is free. Winners of Best in Show, Best Engine, Best Paint, and Best Interior will be announced at 5:00 p.m... More...

 News
•Celebrating 50 years
Don and Martha Copeland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at their home at 14102 FM-2010 in Chandler, Texas. Don married Martha Reagan on June 1, 1957 in Chandler. Mr. Copeland is a pharmasist and has owned and operated Chandler Drug for 44 years. Mrs. Copeland ... More...
•Baty 50th Anniversary
•Christian West vs. Islam East
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 Church News
•1st Baptist Church of Chandler
Sorry that I haven't written in the last couple of weeks, but as most of you know I was away having surgery on my elbow. I'm "back in the saddle" now, so hopefully you will all continue to look for our weekly news. The "June Mission of the Month" again will allow you to help save the life of a ch... More...
•Faith Baptist Chandler
•West Lake Baptist News
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 School
•Principal's Award recipients announced
During their annual end-ofschool year awards assembly 15 Brownsboro Intermediate students received the Principal's award. This is presented to students who have met the following conditions: Made all A's in all subject areas and have only E's in conduct each six weeks. More...
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 Obituaries
•Elaine Francine Rivers
Graveside services for Ms. Elaine Francine Rivers, 72, of Tyler, Texas, were held Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Jennings Mountain Cemetery in Brownsboro with Bro. Terry Don Adair officiating. Burial was in Jennings Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. More...
•Lyn Jackson
•Willie Faye Rideout
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 Writer's Corner
•Writers' Corner
If you have a poem, song lyrics or a short story and you would like to share it with the readers of The Statesman now is your chance. Email or mail us your submission and look for it in an upcoming issue of The Statesman. More...
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 Sports
•Area children's competitive soccer club announces tryouts
Open tryouts are scheduled for July 1-3, and July 7-8, 2007, for the Henderson County RaptorsFC competitive soccer club. The Raptors are presently composed of U-12 girls, U-14 girls, and U-14 boys. More...
•Mens & Co-ed Softball Coaches meeting rescheduled
•Play at the plate
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 Whats Happening
• What's Happening
The Country Gents will be the featured entertainment Thurs., June 7, at the Poynor Civic Center-First Thursday. Admission is free. Beginning at 6pm Thompson Funeral Home will serve barbecue, beans and potato salad. Donations for the meal will benefit the residents of Frankston Healthcare Center.... More...
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 Historical
•All Things Historical: A Look at East Texas History
Usually, the argument about who first served as president of the Republic of Texas involves David G. Burnet, who was appointed interim president by the Consultation that declared Texas independent on March 2, 1836, and Sam Houston, first elected president in September. Maybe Richard Ellis has a cl... More...
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 News of Record
•Henderson Co. D.A. Report
District Attorney, Donna R. Bennett, reports the January Term 2007, Grand Jury met on May 30th, 2007, and returned 75 True Bills, including the following: * James Howard Smith, W/ M, 44 from College Station, indicted for Fraudulent Use/ Possession of Identifying Information. More...
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