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Brownsboro Band earns top honors at UIL/Area Marching Contests

On Saturday, October 18, 2008, the Brownsboro High School Band earned their 11th consecutive First Division (Superior) rating at U.I.L. The Marching Contest was held at Stephen F. Austin's Homer Bryce Stadium. More...

Balloon launch kicks off Red Ribbon week

Nathan Straus Photo Brownsboro Intermediate School students began Red Ribbon Week on October 24 with a colorful balloon release. Thursday is Team Day and Friday is Halloween shirt day More...

Brownsboro businesses set for trick or treat day

The first of November is the day Brownsboro businesses will be out on Highway 31 passing out candy to trick-or-treating children. It will start at 6pm and continue for an hour. More...

News

Cookof the Week

Year's hay production in its final days
by Rick Hirsch County Extension Agent

The Cook of the Week Cookbook is right around the corner! Be on the lookout in the near future for a copy for your family and friends. As summer winds down, the production of hay for 2008 is in its final days. 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...

Bob Bowman and James Wilins speak at Van Zandt County Genealogical Society meeting

by Sibyl Creasey

Bob Bowman, of Lufkin and James Wilkins, of Smith County were featured speakers at the regular monthly meeting of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the county library in Canton. More...

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School

Brownsboro ISD MENU

(Milk served with meals) Nov. 3 - 7 NOTE: Changes due to deliveries, calendar changes, holidays, etc., will be announced. BREAKFAST All Schools (Choice of cereal offered daily. More...

Brownsboro High School Twirling Line

The Brownsboro High School twirling line competed in the Regional U.I.L. twirling contest held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Lufkin High School. Competitors were, Amanda Parker (Sr., Captain), Brooke Parker (Sr. More...

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Obituaries

Faye Stainback

Services for Faye Stainback, 74, Chandler, were held Thursday at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Bob Sexton officiating. Burial was in Tyler Memorial Park. Mrs. Stainback passed away October 21, 2008, in Chandler. More...

Julia Frank Miller

Services for Julia Frank Miller, 87, Chandler, were held Thursday at Chandler Church of Christ with Scott Fossey officiating. Burial was in Chandler Memorial Cemetery under direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. More...

Edith Jones Ellison

Services for Edith Jones Ellison, 90, Ben Wheeler were held Saturday at Eubank Funeral Home chapel, Canton, with Bro. Mike Calhoun officiating. Burial was in Haven of Memories Memorial Park, Canton. Mrs. Ellison died October 22, 2008, in Tyler. More...

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Whats Happening

What's Happening

The City of Chandler is interviewing for reliable, responsible and committed individual for day to day clerical duties. Must be bilingual (able to read, write and speak Spanish) and have strong computer skills. More...

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Local schools to celebrate Veteran's Day

Area school districts are gearing up for their Veteran's Day programs, and local veterans are invited to attend. More...

FCCLA students bake cakes for BIS Fall Festival

Nathan Straus Photo FCCLA members worked hard to prepare cakes for Brownsboro Intermediate's Fall Festival. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Students provided the supplies and labor for 12 cakes to donate. More...

Church News

Forest Grove

by Sue Bannister

The cool weather has been a nice change this week. It brings with it the Fall Festival. We will have games, prizes, food and a hayride through Forest Grove. We hope to see all of our friends and neighbors there. More...

Leagueville Baptist

by Church staff

This past Sunday we were blessed with a great message about our relationship with the Lord. Brother Tom challenged us by preaching from the famous verse John 3:16, breaking it down and stating each phrase in a clearer way. More...

St. Boniface Catholic

by Sue Beams

On the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, members of St. Boniface celebrated World Youth Day and the only thing missing was the youth! Our young people were attending World Youth Day at Six Flags along with thousands of other young Catholics. 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 get first district win

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

Hopefully the cold crisp weather did not stop the football fans from coming out to Palestine last Friday night, October 24, to watch Brownsboro shut down the Wildcats (37-7). More...

Bearettes now second in district

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

The Bearettes beat the Lady Cats in Palestine, Friday afternoon, October 24. Now, the team will advance to the bi-district playoff game next week on Monday, November 3, after playing Palestine Westwoods Lady Panthers, on Tuesday, October 28. More...

Victory for freshman Bears

The freshman Bears didn't let the cold weather slow them down Thursday night, October 23, when they hosted the Palestine Wildcats. They set the tone for a great winning weekend for all of the Bears football teams against Palestine. More...

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