November 13, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Fatal Brownsboro accident kills one

By Nathan Straus Statesman News
A two-vehicle accident resulted in fatal injuries Monday. The accident occurred on FM 3204 under a mile east of Brownsboro. More...

Brownsboro Volunteer Fire Department begins training partnership

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

It was a sort of historic day for Brownsboro Volunteer Fire Department, as well as four other Henderson County fire departments. More...

News

Ten Years of Helping in East Texas

For ten years, Dr. Mitchell D. Anderson has worked with patients at Athens Cancer Center, on South Palestine Street. Since 1998, Athens Cancer Center has treated nearly 1,500 patients with radiation therapy for various kinds of cancer. More...

Cindy Bailey

Mrs. Cindy Bailey was born in a military hospital at Dyess Air Force Base, in Abilene, Texas, where her father was stationed. As a child, she traveled to many different places throughout the world with her family. More...

Cox , Hargrave wed

Miss Becky Cox and Mr. Austen Hargrave were united in marriage on October 31, 2008 at 2 p.m. in a private garden ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by the bride's brother, Staff Sergeant Kevin Cox. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. More...

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Obituaries

Bro. Jack Mills

Funeral services for Bro. Jack Mills of Athens, Texas, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the New York Baptist Church with Bobby Smith and Charles Grasty officiating. Burial followed at the New York Cemetery. More...

Larry Robillard

Lawrence A. "Larry" Robillard, 53, Chandler, died October 27, 2008 at his residence. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under direction of Hilliard Funeral Home, Van. Mr. More...

Archie Freeman

Memorial services for Archie Glenn Freeman, 64, Ben Wheeler, were held Saturday at Hilliard Funeral Home, Van, with Rev. Kenneth Meadows officiating. Mr. Freeman died October 29, 2008, in Tyler. He was born Sept. More...

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Sports

Brownsboro prepares for playoffs

The Bears are headed to the Playoffs
By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

All the sweaty hard work and long hours the Bears have put in this year, has finally paid off. More...

District Champion belongs to Freshman Bears

The freshman Bears beat Athens 22-20 and are now district champions. Quarterback Cody Strickland threw two touchdown passes to Nick Jones and Keuntis Thompson. Thompson racked up a couple of extra points while running in one. More...

Junior High eighth grade team dominates

The junior high 7th and 8th grade Bears played Athens, Thursday, November 6. Both 7th grade teams fell to the Hornets, while both 8th grade teams walked away with victories. Bears 8B team shut down the Hornets with a 18-0 win. More...

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BISD nominates Harris for appraisal district

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

The Brownsboro Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to nominate Brownsboro Mayor Ronny Harris to serve as director for the Henderson County Appraisal District. More...

Second Holiday in the Park to be held

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

It's nearly time for the second annual Holiday in the Park. Visitors to the park Saturday, November 22, will be treated to Gospel music as the event's Gospel Singing segment starts. More...

Church News

Forest Grove

This has been another busy week for us. The garage sale was a big success. We raised nearly $700 for the roof repair as well as funds raised for the King's Kids. More...

CHANDLER U.M.C.

Sermon: Nov. 16, "I Believe: God is Who He Says He is Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15 "For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. More...

Lake Palestine U.M.C.

It's been a while since I've had a chance to write this column, but since this is probably the busiest and most exciting times of the year, I think it's time I got back to work. More...

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School

Brownsboro ISD MENU

(Milk served with meals) Nov. 17 - 21 NOTE: Changes due to deliveries, calendar changes, holidays, etc., will be announced. BREAKFAST All Schools (Choice of cereal offered daily. More...

Brownsboro FCCLA - students making a difference in our community

Brownsboro FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is a dynamic and effective student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through Family and Con More...

Brownsboro Junior High School STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Anna Wood 8th Grade BJHS Parents: Andy, Michelle Brothers/Sisters: Lauren, Nick, Alex Hobbies: Basketball, volleyball, cheer, youth group 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. More...

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Whats Happening

What's Happening

Brownsboro's Varsity Bears are headed to the playoffs! The football game, against Waco La Vega, will be held in the Mesquite Memorial Stadium at 405 East Davis St., in Mesquite, TX., on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2p.m. More...

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