February 5, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Cook of the Week

Joyce Martin loves living out on Lake Palestine, and she and her husband Bill have a great view to go with it. She's a creative person, and that applies to her cooking as well. More...

Brooking / Smiley Wedding

Kayla Leigh Brooking and John Bailey Smiley, both of Chandler, were united in marriage Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the Villa di Felicita in Tyler. Scott Griffith of Murchison officiated the double ring ceremony. More...

Do I need a mammogram?

by Karlie Heckaman, PA-C

Breast cancer is currently the second most common cause of cancer death among women. It is estimated that one in every seven women will develop breast cancer by age eighty-five. Of those who develop breast cancer, approximately one-half will die. More...

Gotta love those local businesses

It's time to begin a new year. What better way to save money than to shop locally, where quality service combined with a convenient location makes for a great saving. Wagon Wheel Antique Mall Got an antique to buy or sell? More...

Brownsboro FFCLA competes in regionals

Congratulations FCCLA Star Events participants and Christina Staples! More...

Tips for Raising Fiscally Fit Kiddoes

Checklist Charlie

When our oldest was just able to talk, I emptied her full piggy bank on the floor of the den for the first time and helped her count the wealth she had amassed with the help of grandparents eager to spoil their first grandchild. More...

Historical society to co-sponsor workshop

The Henderson County Historical Society and the Daniel McMahon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution have announced they are co-sponsoring a genealogy workshop for area residents from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, February 21. More...

Meals on Wheels Menu

February 9 - 13 (Milk served with meals) Orange juice served in centers MON: Chicken tenders, roasted new potatoes, zucchini medley, wheat bread, fruit cocktail TUES: Meat loaf, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, More...

A 14-point buck

Courtesy Photo Darryl McKinney with his first granddaughter, Aubree Grace McKinney, showing off his 14-point buck shot this last 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...

Chandler Chatter

In Pre-K we are learning about arctic animals and all about snow. We have been waddling around like a penguin with a paper egg on our feet, and we have found it is hard to be a penguin and get anywhere very fast. More...

Texans Helping Texans

The Salem United Methodist Church of Orange, Texas, was devastated by Hurricane Ike in September, 2008. When the hurricane surge receded and the hurricane moved inland and northeast, Salem UMC was left with 18-inches of standing water and sludge. More...

Cold frames

by: Rick Hirsch, County Extension Agent

With very little effort, a gardener can add 10 to 15 days to the vegetable growing season. More...