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Juneteenth discussed as Historical Commission meets by Sibyl Creasey The Van Zandt County Historical Commission met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 19, dedicating the meeting to the historic "Juneteenth." Commission chairman Dr. Rollin Sininger presided with members Tommy Aduddell, Cheryl Vaughn, Lawrence Greer of Canton; Dorothy Wright and Mable Cook of Van... More ...
The Chandler Lions Club's 2007/2008 officers were installed on June 28 during a dinner at Traditions Restaurant in Tyler. The Stars of Texas Entertainment Group provided music for the evening. More ... The Fourth of July by Charles C. Hall, Ed.D "To conquer fear, one must first conquer oneself." --John Adams When Benjamin Franklin emerged from the forum in which he had just signed the Declaration of Independence (DOI), he was asked by a citizen, "What have you given us, Mr. Franklin?" "A Republic, if you can keep it," Franklin replie... More ...
For decades, starting with Spindletop, Texas produced oil and gas that powered the United States to its 20th century leadership in the world. Even today, Houston is the technological center for energy production worldwide. Fossil fuels are now being slowly depleted. But Texans are notoriously res... More ...
Each Fourth of July, we gather to celebrate our nation's independence with fireworks, street parades, backyard barbeques and other familiar rituals that mark a summer in full swing. But this uniquely American holiday commemorates not only the anniversary of our nation-it celebrates America's bedro... More ...
by Roy H. Talbot, Labor of Love President On Tuesday, June 12, 2007, a joint effort by the youth group and their leader, Marc Nickelson, from the West Lake Baptist Church and the Labor of Love painted the exterior of a lady's home in north central Chandler. More ... Agriview: Tree stress & ants by Rick Hirsch Despite all of the water we are dealing with now, the effects of the droughts of 2005- 06 are still being observed on ornamental shade trees in Henderson County. I have received a number of phone calls recently from people who either have lost or are losing oak trees. A majority of these calls ori... More ...
Last Thursday was another great success with crafters and children making angels from glass lampshades. Jo Pierce led the group in assembly and bow-making techniques. Joyce Tank demonstrated crocheted angel hair. More ...
SUMMER ART CAMP -- More than 60 students ages 5 to 13 years old attended Art Camp last week at Brownsboro High School taught by BHS art teacher Mrs. Renee Griffin and incoming BHS art teacher Mrs. Tabatha Reese. More ... Free Adult Literacy/GED Classes now being offered Adults who have never received a High School Diploma or passed the GED test now have a free program in this area that can help them achieve that goal. More ... DPS reminds motorists, Turn Around, Don't Drown!" If you see water running across a roadway, you should immediately turn around and not attempt to go through it, says the Texas Department of Public Safety. "Many cars will float in only 12 inches of water, and two feet of rushing water will carry off pick-ups, SUVs and most other vehicles," says ... More ... |
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