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The next president of the United States

Senator John McCain and Republican candidate for the presidency conceded the race for the White House just past 10pm Tuesday night. The Arizona senator called on Americans to believe in the promise and greatness of America. More...

News

Meals on Wheels Menu

Nov. 10 - 14 (Milk served with meals) Orange juice served in centers MON: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, broccoli, wheat bread, pear cup TUES: Pork chops, blackeyed peas, carrot slices, wheat bread, mixed fruit cup WED: More...

Cook of the Week

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. More...

Bearden - Rackow wedding

Shelly Bearden of Chandler, Texas and Kit Rackow of Edom, Texas, were united in marriage October 25, 2008 at the Edom City Limits Club in Edom, with Bob Fisher officiating the double ring ceremony. More...

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School

Close the door on drugs

Nathan Straus Photo Brownsboro Elementary School recently decorated its halls both for Halloween and for the fight against drugs. Members of the BISD Board of Trustees visited the school to vote on student-decorated doors that stood out. More...

Brownsboro ISD MENU

(Milk served with meals) Nov. 10 - 14 NOTE: Changes due to deliveries, calendar changes, holidays, etc., will be announced. BREAKFAST All Schools (Choice of cereal offered daily. More...

CHANDLER CHATTER

The teachers at Chandler Elementary School report the events the classes have had recently, especially learning about autumn, fire prevention, Pow Wow parade, Red Ribbon week, and much more. Pre-K has been learning about colors. More...

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Letters

Letters To The Editor

My trip to the coffee shop this past Tuesday was a costly one to me. I left my garage open as I have done for ten years that I have lived here. The time was from about five-thirty until about seven a.m. 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 fall short of win against Crockett

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

What better way to end football game other than leaving the field with a last minute touchdown? Even though the Bears did not walk away with a win against Crockett, Bear Keith Johnson did score a TD with only seven seconds left to play. More...

Freshman get first loss in district play

The freshman Bears fell to the Kaufman Lions (47-16) last Thursday night, October 30. Kaufman came into this game 7-1 and they played really well. At the half, the score was tied 16-16. More...

BROWNSBORO BEARS 2008 STATS OVERALL

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

RUSHING PASSING RECEIVING PUNTING EXTRA-POINTS PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS More...

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Gym construction well underway

One of Chandler's newest businesses, Anytime Fitness on Highway 31, is getting close to completion. The structure itself has begun to take shape, and the final completion date draws near. More...

BES students and faculty cast their votes for president

The students and faculty of Brownsboro Elementary School cast their own votes for president at BES' mock election Tuesday. The students were all happy to have their voices heard at the close of this election cycle. More...

Church News

CHANDLER U.M.C.

by Linda G. Keeling

"I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." -John 10:11 While studying the meanings of the "I Am" words of Jesus, Reverend Pinson asked us to think about the one that has the most meaning to us and why. More...

Leagueville Baptist

by Church staff

Bro. Tom spoke to us this past Sunday about being Disciples of Christ. What comes after salvation? Shouldn't we begin to follow Him? Bro. Tom's message was about denying ourselves and following Him, putting Him above all other things in our lives. More...

St. Boniface Catholic

by Sue Beams

The members of St. Boniface commemorated the Feast of All Souls. A framed list of family members who have gone to their eternal rest was placed in front of the Altar. Fr. More...

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Obituaries

J.W. Ward

Services for Jesse Willard "J.W." Ward, 94, Van, were held Saturday at Hilliard Funeral Home, Van, with the Rev. Shelby Davidson officiating. Burial was in Fairway Garden of Memories Cemetery, Van. Mr. Ward died October 29, 2008. More...

Billy Eugene Vaughan

Services for Billy Eugene Vaughan, 81, of Chandler, Texas, will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Chandler Memorial Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. More...

Tony Vallery

Memorial services for Tony Ray Vallery, 57, Chandler, will be held at a later date. Arrangements under direction of Hilliard Funeral Home, Van. Mr. Vallery died October 31, 2008, in Tyler. More...

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Whats Happening

What's Happening

The Quilters Guilld of East Texas wiill be holding their monthly Morning and Evening meetings Thursday, November 13, at Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 New Copeland Rd. Tyler, Texas. The Morning meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. More...

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