August 21, 2008 / News

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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...

TVCC will hold orientation for adult education/GED classes

Special to The Statesman by Jennifer Hannigan Public Information Officer

Trinity Valley Community College will host orientation for adult education and GED classes the first week of September. Orientation will be held at TVCC-Athens on Sept. 3, Room LA110; TVCC-Palestine on Sept. 4, Room C114; and TVCCTerrell on Sept. More...

Brown & Morales to speak in Athens on Sat. Aug. 23

Betty Brown and Victor Morales, both candidates for the Texas State Legislature, will speak and answer questions at the Athens Breakfast Forum, Saturday, August 23, 9am at St. Stephen's Anglican Church. The church is located at 2101 E. More...

Military News

AF Airman Landaverde graduates from Lackland Air Force Base

Air Force Airman Carmen E. Landaverde has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Chandler LionsDen

Pow Wow Parade Oct. 11, 2008

EDUCATION will be the theme of the Chandler Lions Club and the Greater Brownsboro/Chandler Chamber of Commerce parade. This event has become one of the largest in the county, bringing out hundreds of participants. More...

Here's to You America

The following individuals are proudly serving the United States of America in the Armed Forces. The Chandler and Brownsboro area communities are proud of you! For those who are serving overseas, we await your safe return. More...

`Back to School Bash' at Lake Palestine UMC

Lake Palestine United Methodist Church invites everyone to the church Saturday, August 23rd at 4:30 pm. for a "Back to School Bash." Come down by the lake for Free Family Fun with swimming, games, food and prizes. More...

Two weeks and counting to license deadline

Tow truck operator and vehicle storage facility employees must be licensed

AUSTIN - September 1, 2008, all tow operators and vehicle storage facility (VSF) employees must be licensed. All vehicle storage facility employees are required to be licensed. More...

Kabbage Patch is the place to be for growing area children

Area kids are growing at Kabbage Patch in Brownsboro. The daycare has been in business since August of 1997, and i t 's done its fair share of growing as well. More...

Isaih's 2nd Annual Cancer Run This year's ride is for Jake Hardin

Isaih's 2nd Annual Cancer Run, sponsored by Dragoons MC, Scimitars MC Harvest Time Riders MM & Wheels of Mercy MM, is having a cancer ride on September 27, 2008 at Scooter Pete's. This year's ride is for Jake Hardin. 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...

McCall-Guttuso to wed October 11

Announcing the engagement of G.J. Guttuso and Andrea McCall. The bride-elect is the daughter of Kenneth and Linda McCall of Brownsboro. The future bridegroom is the son of Glenn Guttuso and Barbara Manton of Covington, Louisiana. More...

Area I workshop held in Athens August 16

14 Chapters of Delta Kappa Gamma Society
by Lynda McQuaid Special to The Statesman

Members from 14 chapters attended the Area I workshop of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International which was held in Athens on Saturday, August 16. More...

Athens Animal Shelter in need of donations

The supporters of the Animal Shelter in Athens have always responded to requests for supplies. Because of the substantial increase in the number of surrendered animals in the summer months, basic supplies are desperately needed. More...

Staying abreast of technology

ETMC Athens boasts new digital mammography unit

There's great news for women across Henderson County: ETMC Athens is now using a state-of-the-art full field digital mammography unit. More...

BISD healthy meals program

Special to The Statesman by Linda Morrison Food Services Director

Dear Parent/Guardian: Children need healthy meals to learn. Brownsboro ISD offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.00; lunch costs $1.75 for grades PK thru 5; and $2.00 for grades 6 thru 12. More...

Candice Myers in concert at First Baptist in Murchison

Sunday, August 31, Candice Myers will be in concert at First Baptist Church, FM 773 and FM 1313 Murchison, Texas. She will be singing in the afternoon following a free barbecue lunch. More...

Forest Grove Baptist Church to hold Fifth Sunday Singing

Forest Grove Baptist Church will hold their fifth Sunday singing on August 31 at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and admission is free. "Bring your guitar or your trac and join us for an evening of fun, fellowship and singing," church officials say. More...

Brownsboro ISD MENU

August 25-29, 2008

(Milk served with meals) NOTE: Changes due to deliveries, calendar changes, holidays, etc., will be announced. BREAKFAST All Schools (Choice of cereal offered daily. More...

Hensarling visits Chandler to push for a vote on American-made energy

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

Chandler residents got an opportunity to meet with U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-05) Wednesday, August 13. Hensarling spoke with citizens as part of his tour of East Texas to promote a vote on the American Energy Act. More...