A fire broke out on Friday, March 7 in the Forest Grove subdivision south of Chandler. The fire, which started at close to 8:30 am, consumed a travel trailer and a mobile home before being extinguished. More...
The Henderson County ban on outdoor burning, in effect most of February and early March, has finally died due to conditions no longer being optimal for the spread of fire. Jean Godwin, County Judge David Holstein's Court Coordinator, said at the commissioner's court meeting on Tuesday, March 11, ... More...
In February Chandler, Brownsboro and Murchison called for elections to allow the citizens of each community to choose who would be on each of their respective city councils. However, a lack of challenges to the incumbent positions means elections might not be needed for these cities. More...
Folks who frequent Edom's The Shed Cafe might catch a glimpse of Allyson Murray. Relatively new to the Edom restaurant, Murray has worked in the kitchen at The Shed for 15 months. "I really like working here," Allyson said. "It's interesting and fast paced; there's never a dull moment. More...
Lake Palestine United Methodist Church invites all to hear Bruce Rapp speak on Tuesday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m., as he leads us to find Christ in the Passover Seder meal. Rapp is an evangelist with Jews for Jesus, Phoenix Branch. More...
Graveside memorial services for Jimmy Lloyd "Jim" Shaffer Sr., 64, Chandler, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Williams Cemetery, New Chapel Hill. Arrangements were with Hilliard Funeral Home, Van. Mr. Shaffer died March 9, 2008, in Tyler. More...
Please review Letter to the Editor policy before submitting letter. The policy is found in the information column on the left hand side of this page. LETTER to Dwayne Garner and supporters of U.S. Military I just received your muchly appreciated care package. I want to thank Dwayne Garner,... 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...
The preseason is over. Brownsboro will begin the ten-game journey towards a possible playoff appearance on Friday as they open play in District 14-3A. In Brownsboro on Friday night the Bearettes will host the Athens Lady Hornets. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. More...
The CBACC will be having their noon luncheons at The Shed in Edom on March 13, and at San Pedro's in Chandler on March 27. Members please try to attend. Brownsboro High School will present, "Cottonwood Bridge", a drama about the homeless, on Tues., March 25 at 7 PM. The drama is free to the pub... More...
Former radio personality Norman Johnson of Nacogdoches holds a unique place in East Texas history: He was the first known Elvis impersonator. A native of Gilmer in Upshur County, Johnson grew up in the Rosewood community, went to school at Harmony, and made his professional singing debut at the a... More...
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