The gals at Forget-Me- Not Flowers and Gifts in Chandler have gotten together to showcase some of their favorite recipes. These ladies have a great time setting up all sorts of gift baskets with homemade delights in them, and they were willing to share a few wonders so people could get ideas of their own. More...

In the past two weeks, a lot of activities have been going on in the church. The caroling at the nursing home in Chandler was a real blessing at the first of the month. It was great to be able to sing for such a wonderful and appreciative audience. More...

Courtesy Photo Chandler Elementary School had their annual food drive to support God's Open Hands. They had a goal of 1,000 items and surpassed that goal by over 200. This shows the students learned a great deal about their character word: caring. This served as a great time of year to show caring to others in the community. More...

Services for Louise Chamness, 88, Chandler, were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Dean Baptist Church with the Rev. David Wallace officiating. Burial was in Dean Cemetery under direction of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors, Tyler. More...

I sent this letter to someone at BISD, but I think everyone needs to hear it. There is so much involved in learning, and none of it revolves around what you wear. I don't understand why I have received two calls this year about Destiny's hair. It seems that you would be concentrating on more important things, like educating young minds. More...

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...

This weekend Brownsboro sports fans dreamed of basketball. Brownsboro High School welcomed over 50 basketball teams to compete in the one and only Great East Texas Shootout; 28 boy teams, 23 girl teams and 100 games to be played in a matter of three days. More...

The Calvary Baptist Church Bread For Life Distribution (BOLD) effort will be hosting a special Christmas Food Pantry event this Saturday, December 20 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon. There will be free toys for children, as well as a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. More...

Depression-era parks hold `special place' in East Texas History Each time I head southeast from Lufkin, a boyhood memory pulls me into a roadside park beside U.S. 287 a few miles before entering Woodville. More...