September 4, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Does ethanol-based gas demand a boat upgrade?

LAKE PALESTINE - More and more gas stations are serving up a blend of ethanol and gasoline, nicknamed gasahol. More...

Energy savers

By Melissa Gaona Statesman News

Director of Operations and Energy Manager Kevin McCarthy has teamed up with several different schools to encourage energy conservation. More...

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5073 sponsors Patriotic Art Contest

It is the time of the year for school to begin. The Ladies Auxiliary of Post No. More...

News

Cook of the Week

Dennis Mack is a retired lawman out of Lakeland, Florida. He now spends much of his time working for East Texas Medical Center flying Air One. "I've been flying 41 years," he said. He moved to Chandler about the time he began flying for ETMC. More...

Meals on Wheels Menu

Sept. 8 - 12

(Milk served with meals) Orange juice served in centers MON: Steakfinger, mashed potatoes, broccoli, wheat bread, pear cups TUES: Fish burger, baked tator tots, Coleslaw, peach cobbler WED: Spaghetti/meat sauce, spaghetti noodles, Italia More...

Co. Genealogical Society workshop set for October 18

Special to The Statesman

Reservations are now being taken for the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society's 16th Annual Beginning Genealogy Workshop scheduled for Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More...

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Letters

Letters To The Editor

Please review Letter to the Editor policy before submitting letter. Re: Insurance Coverage Recently there have been several storms that have passed over our homes and some have done damage to one extent or another. More...

Letters To The Editor

The Statesman welcomes and encourages letters and emails from readers. Letters must include the name, address and telephone numbers for verification purposes only. Just your name and city will be published. More...

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Whats Happening

What's Happening

Annual homecoming for Martin Springs Baptist Church is September 14. The church will celebrate 93 years; services start at 9:30 am. There will be singing, gospel, preaching and a service honoring deacons and elders. More...

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Historical

All Things Historical

The Crash at Crush

One hundred and twelve years ago this month, 40,000 people paid good money to be frightened within an inch of their lives. More...

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News of Record

Henderson County Dispositions

The County Attorney, James H. Owen, wishes to report the following activity in the disposition of cases filed through his office during the month of July 2008 in the County Court at Law, County Court at Law No. 2, and County Court. More...

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Cattle Barons' to feature Cruise grand prize

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

It's a first for the Henderson County Cattle Barons' Ball; a prize will be offered to one lucky cancer survivor. The prize is a five-day cruise vacation out of Galveston on Carnival Cruise Lines. More...

Edom Fire Department grand opening dedication set for September 20

EDOM, TEXAS -- A new home for the Edom Volunteer Fire Department will be showcased during a Grand Opening-Dedication Ceremony in Edom on September 20th. More...

Heritage Festival offers a look back in time Sept. 13

It's nearly time for the Henderson County Heritage Festival. This celebration, which will take place September 13 from 9 am to 3 pm, offers talks, tours, contests, exhibits and demonstrations for visitors of all ages. More...

Church News

Leagueville Baptist

by Church staff

We had lots of visitors with us this past Sunday, some of them due to the hurricane. We were glad to have them but sorry for the circumstances. However, we enjoyed hearing them sing for us during the singing service that we held after lunch. More...

CHANDLER U.M.C.

"For every tree is known by its own fruit." Luke 6:44 Every person, young or old is known by their words and their works. "Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right." (Proverbs 20:11). More...

West Lake Baptist

Welcome Newest Members: We'd like to welcome Howard and Shirley Walker, Chaise McFarlin, Lori, Landon and Logan Graham, and Cathy Williams as the newest members of the WLBC family. More...

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School

Brownsboro ISD MENU

MENU Sept. 8 - 12

(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...

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Obituaries

Area Obituaries

Emma `Marlene' Hallmark Hosch

Services for Mrs. Emma "Marlene" Hallmark Hosch, 87, Tyler, Texas are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home chapel. 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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Sports

Bears rip past Kemp in season opener

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

The Bears opened regular season play by traveling to Kemp Friday night, August 29, to take on the Yellowjackets and walked away with a victorious win of 44-14. More...

NASCAR Rear View

Johnson drives for a spoonful of victory at home-track
By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

The #48 driver and California Kid Jimmie Johnson racks up the points in hopes of joining history with Cale Yarborough, who is the only NASCAR contender to ever win three Cup championships in a row. More...

This is the way Bearettes ball

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

The junior varsity and varsity Bearettes claimed their territory Tuesday, August 26, when they played the Kemp Lady Jackets. JV Bearettes opened the game starting with Hailey Smith serving the ball. More...

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