February 12, 2009 / News

Why Do I Have Acne?

Acne is the most common skin disorder, affecting approximately 17 million Americans. Acne is most common during adolescence, affecting more than 85 percent of teenagers, and frequently continues into adulthood. More...

Crimestoppers

Henderson County Crimestoppers can use your help in solving a felony theft of street signs. More...

Ol' Glory on Mt. Suribachi

There was a picture taken of Ol' Glory atop Mt. Suribachi on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945, by Joe Rosenthal of the Associated Press. The flag was raised by five Marines, Sgt. Michael Strank, Cpl. Harlon Block, Pvt. More...

Quilters Guild to meet

Quilters Guild of East Texas will hold their monthly meetings Thursday, February 12 at the Pollard United Methodist Church Founder's Center, 3030 New Copeland Rd. in Tyler. The morning meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. More...

Kappa Pi Chapter tours historic aviation museum

The February meeting of Kappa Pi Chapter began with a visit to Southern Magnolia Eatery for lunch and concluded with a tour of the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum located at the Old Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. More...

FCCLA Healthy Heroes fight Childhood Obestiy!

Tuesday, February 3rd, the three Brownsboro FCCLA Healthy Heroes, Dannielle Johnson, Danielle Bynum and Kaesey Watters, arrived at Brownsboro Elementary in full superhero costume to put on a program for First Grade. More...

Chandler 4-H News

Chandler 4-H met for its regular monthly meeting at Faith Baptist Church in Chandler on February 3 with 22 youth, including one new member, and 13 adults present. More...

Kids are Surprisingly Resilient

We all have times with our kids that try our soul. Just when I think I must be the world's worst parent, I find that it is surprisingly hard to ruin kids. Somehow, kids seem to make a comeback even after the most challenging predicaments. More...

Meals on Wheels Menu

February 16 - 20 (Milk served with meals) Orange juice served in centers MON: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, peach cup TUES: Beef mac casserole, corn, broccoli, wheat bread, More...

Sheriff's Report

On Wednesday, February 4, 2009, Henderson County Deputy Kevin Adair conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Gun Barrel City, Texas. During the traffic stop Michael Jeremy Washburn, 28, YOA, ran from the vehicle evading arrest or detention. More...

Hargrave/Wagley wedding

Stefani Wagley and Sheyenne Hargrave were united in marriage October 4, 2008, at the Stasney's Cook Ranch in Albany, Texas. Don Gallatin officiated the double-ring ceremony. Stefani is the daughter of Richard and Marilyn Wagley of Abilene. More...

Christian Poetry Contest

A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a special poetry contest sponsored by Christian Poets Guild, free to everyone. There are 50 prizes in all, totaling $5,000.00. More...

LionsDen

Happy Valentine's Day to All

Did you know that we live on part of the original Cherokee Indian Treaty lands? The Lions wish to heartily thank Mr. More...

BMC registration underway

Registration is now underway for the BMC Youth Foundation's Boy's Baseball and Girl's Softball programs. Registration forms may be picked up at all BISD School offices and at the Chandler City Hall. 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...

Business Review

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. Dance 433 Want to learn to dance? More...

Staples elected as 2009-2010 FCCLA Regional Officer

Christina Staples has just been elected a 2009- 2010 FCCLA Regional Officer. She is Vice President of Star Events. Christina Staples, daughter of Ms. More...

Trouble in County Seat led to town's ultimate demise

As Hopkins County's first seat of government, Tarrant had more troubles than most frontier communities in East Texas. In the end, the misfortunes converged to cause the town's demise after 24 years of tenuous existence. More...

Arbor Day Foundation offers free trees

Just in time for Spring, the Arbor Day Foundation offers 10 free trees for those who join in February Now's the time to start thinking about the spring planting season, and the Arbor Day Foundation is offering an ideal way for everyone to plant t More...