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Christmas comes early for some in Brownsboro

IN THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
By Chuck Wentworth Statesman News
"All I can say is that every Christmas tells me why I am so proud to work for the City of Brownsboro," emphasized Police Chief Ron Shields, as he looked over a mountain of donated toys and gifts filling City Hall to the brim. More...

News

Cook of the Week

Everyone knows Brenda Dickinson as the lady who lives in the A-framed house, but that's not all this Murchison woman is known for. A Texas girl all her life, Brenda has enjoyed the Murchison atmosphere for close to 25 years. More...

Henderson County Attorney Report

The County Attorney, James H. Owen, wishes to report the following activity in the disposition of cases filed through his office during the month of November 2008 in the County Court at Law, County Court at Law No. 2, and County Court. More...

`Experience the blessing of investing in others'

Cards placed on ETMC Athens' Christmas tree help fund scholarships

Just after Thanksgiving this year - before all the turkey leftovers had been consumed - members of the ETMC Athens Auxiliary gathered to raise the annual Blessed Christmas Tree in the hospital lobby. More...

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Obituaries

Eunice Tucker

Services for Eunice B. Tucker, 92, Chandler, formerly of Mineola, were held Tuesday at Beaty Funeral Home chapel, Mineola, with Lee Peters officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mineola. Mrs. Tucker died Dec. More...

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Sports

Varsity girls win Grand Saline Tournament

By Melissa Gaona Statesman Sports

After the Bearettes put a beating on the Lady Indians 40-31, inside Jacksonville's court, the Brownsboro Bearettes went on to take the tournament title in Grand Saline, December 18-20. More...

Brownsboro Bears named academic all-state

Top: The Texas High School Coaches Association and State Farm Insurance have announced Brownsboro High School seniors (pictured left to right) Charlie Stringer, Will Jones and Peyton Williams were all three named academic all-state for Brownsboro bas More...

Brownsboro Bears Basketball 2008-2009

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Grants aid Chandler Programs and Development

By Chuck Wentworth Statesman News

As they are set to begin a new year amid obviously nervous financial times, the Chandler City Council received an early Christmas present in the form of some much welcomed funding. More...

Early December storm damages Murchison ISD

By Chuck Wentworth Statesman News

An apparent lightning strike during a passing storm in early December resulted in a considerable amount of damage at the Murchison School. More...

Church News

CHANDLER U.M.C.

by Linda G. Keeling

From guest writer, Kenneth Reid, Director of Music and Congregational Care Ministries and President of Ministerial Alliance Warm fussies, that's what I feel when I work with people towards a common goal. More...

Lake Palestine U.M.C.

by Barbara Cade

We hope you all had a very merry Christmas and are looking forward to an exciting and prosperous New Year. More...

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School

Brownsboro ISD UIL Winners & Participants

Designed to motivate students towards placing a higher priority on making better grades and increasing their desire to attend school, the annual UIL competitions challenge students to challenge themselves. More...

Photo

Courtesy Photo Chandler Elementary School's Christmas celebration was a very happy affair, indeed. A wealth of donations made the festivities that much more special. 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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Whats Happening

What's Happening

Sign-up is now underway for the Brownsboro Little Dribblers 2009 season. Applications are available online at www.leaguelineup.com/ bbgirls or may be picked up at Brownsboro, Chandler and Murchison elementary and intermediate schools. More...

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