December 11, 2008 RSS feed / News

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Cook of the Week

Edom Bakery and Grill is lucky to have Robert Oliver of Brownsboro as one of its top chefs. He's been hard at work bringing his own flavor to the grill for two years, and Robert's made quite an impact in that time. More...

Friends & Flowers Garden Club have annual Christmas party

This year was no different from any other. On Dec. 5th it was another special day for the ladies of the Friends & Flowers Garden Club. More...

Plants, and the part they play this season

By: Rick Hirsch County Extension Agent

Plants play an important role during the Christmas holiday season. Christmas trees, poinsettias, holly, mistletoe - all have various uses. Christmas tree selection can be one of the more enjoyable aspects of the holiday season. 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...

News briefs

Pancake Breakfast The Edom Volunteer Fire Department will have a pancake breakfast Saturday from 7am to 12pm in Edom. Arrive for the pancakes, stay for the company. Santa Visit Come visit with Santa at Parkside Shores Saturday, December 13. More...

Health Wise

As most people do, I spent the Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by family and close friends not thinking much about what others were doing. I laughed with my husband's 75-year-old grandfather and never thought that I might not see him again. More...

Chandler Nursing Center

by Gretta Uzzell

Here is a Huge Thank You to the Lions Club of Chandler for the beautiful Christmas tree for the dining area. The Cub Scouts will be in tonight at 6:30 p.m. They are placing a tree in our assisted dining area. More...

Beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Nathan Straus Photo Homes and businesses all around the area are starting to put up decorative lights and trees for the holiday season. A drive down almost any street can be a rewarding experience. More...

Henderson County 4-Hers are busy in the community

Texas AgriLife Extention is proud to announce that United Way monies have been put to good use. Henderson County 4-Hers have been working diligently trying to make a difference in the community. More...

Meals on Wheels Menu

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Remains of soldier missing in Vietnam found

Editor's Note: The following is the conclusion of last week's story about Charlie Poole. More...

Scenes the tree lighting

Above and below are just a few of the pictures taken of visitors to the Keep Brownsboro Beautiful Christmas Tree Lighting. The event took place early last week. Courtesy Photos More...

Business Review

Thinking about Christmas gifts? Try local businesses.

It's that time of year again; time to start saving up for Christmas gifts to friends and loved ones. What better way to save money than to shop locally, where quality service combined with a convenient location makes for a great saving. More...

IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Recent Tax Changes

Houston, TX - The Internal Revenue Service wants to remind taxpayers as part of their year end tax planning to be aware of recent tax changes as well as recently reinstated tax deductions. More...

Checklist Charlie

The Gift of Forgiveness

Some folks might argue that there is nothing wrong with a nest of baby rats in the barn. These same people tend to be teenage boys who like to keep pet snakes in aquariums in their bedrooms. More...

Kappa Pi Chapter holds Christmas luncheon

Kappa Pi Chapter held their Christmas luncheon at WILD BRIAR, the Country Inn at Edom which was decked out with Christmas displays, holiday Santas and collectibles. Members sang Christmas songs and carols led by Benita Carver and the "Joy Singers. More...