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Wet road causes one-car wreck

By Nathan Straus Statesman News
Slick roads and unsafe speeds created the third one-vehicle crash in six weeks along FM 314 north of Brownsboro. More...

Brownsboro Beautification clean-up day set for Saturday

By Melissa Gaona Statesman News

The Brownsboro Beautification group has teamed up with the City of Brownsboro for a local clean-up day scheduled for Saturday, August 23; and just when you thought "spring cleaning" was over. More...

Meet The Bears

Courtesy Photo The Golden Girls performed to motivate and promote Brownsboro sports during the Monday night's Meet the Bears. The Bears start their regular season on August 29. More...

News

Cook of the Week

This week's cook, Jill McGill, finds the easier the dish, the better; but taste is also an important factor. Jill and her husband of over 21years, Kyle, have two daughters: Megan and Morgan. More...

Meals on Wheels Menu

August 25 - 29 (Milk served with meals) Orange juice served in centers MON: Chicken w/ sweet & sour sauce, rice pilaf, broccoli, wheat bread, Mandarin orange cup TUES: Meat sauce & spaghetti, Italian green beans, spinach salad, fruit cup, More...

McGill-Dobrinski exchange vows August 9

Megan Elizabeth McGill, Chandler, and Jonathan Thomas Dobrinski, Thomas, Oklahoma, were united in marriage Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The bride's parents are Kyle and Jill McGill, Chandler. More...

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Letters

Letters To The Editor

Please review Letter to the Editor policy before submitting letter. More...

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Sports

Busch get's competition and Edwards get's the win

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

Carl Edwards got to execute his signature back flip Sunday, after his victory at Michigan International Speedway. Right behind the #99 car was, of course, Kyle Busch. You didn't think he was going to let him have it easy now, did you? More...

Saturday morning scrimmage

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

The Bears claimed their territory, early Saturday morning, when they scrimmaged against the Rusk Eagles. More...

Meet The Bears, The Bear and The Bearettes

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

Quite a stir was coming from the gym at Brownsboro High School Monday night! Meet the Bears set it off with music and a lot of school spirit for their 2008 sports season. Most of the Bears introductions were followed by performances. More...

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Theater students meet new director David Young

The Brownsboro Independent School District theater community got its first chance to meet the new theater director Friday, August 15. David Young came to the high school theater building to introduce himself to theater parents and future students. More...

Brownsboro lowers ad valorem tax rate

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

The City of Brownsboro voted to lower the ad valorem tax rate for Brownsboro citizens. The tax rate was lowered from the previous tax rate by three cents per $100 valuation. More...

Labor Day's around the corner, and so are the local police

Local law enforcements are teaming up with highway safety agencies and other law enforcements around the nation to join in and be a part of Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. More...

Church News

Chandler F.U.M.C.

by Linda G. Keeling

"You should not bow down to any images nor worship them in any way, for I am the Lord your God. More...

St. Boniface Catholic

by Sue Beams

At the Saturday Vigil of the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. O'Key posed the question, "Do you ever feel distanced from God? Have you ever felt that God is not answering your prayers?" We must come humbly before Him with unfailing faith. More...

Leagueville Baptist

by Church staff

We were blessed with another uplifting service this past Sunday. Bro. Tom has been challenging us with sermons teaching us about strengthening our relationship with Christ. More...

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Obituaries

Jane D. Kuykendall

Memorial services for Jane D. Kuykendall, 78, of Chandler, passed away August 13, 2008, in a Tyler hospital. Memorial services will be held at a later date, under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. More...

David Edward Wilson, Jr

Services for David Edward Wilson, Jr., 60, of Tyler, Texas, were held Monday, August 18, 2008 at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Chandler, Texas, with Mr. Reagan McClenny officiating. More...

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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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Whats Happening

What's Happening

Back to School Bash! Join us at Lake Palestine United Methodist Church Saturday, August 23 at 4:30 pm, down by the lake for free family fun with swimming, games, food and prizes. Family movie night to follow in the church at 7 pm. More...

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Historical

All Things Historical Chautaugua

By Bob Bowman

Dominating Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie, a large wooden, octagonal-roofed pavilion stands as a symbol of entertainment and enlightment in the days before movies and television. More...

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News of Record

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE CHANDLER AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE FOLLOWING ALLOCATIONS: 1) SilverLeaf at Chandler (80 Unit Affordable Housing Unit) Total Allocation will be $400,000. More...

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