February 19, 2009 RSS feed / News

Health Short

Do I have a cold or the flu?

The common cold and flu have many of the same symptoms. However, a cold is generally mild, while the flu tends to be more severe. A cold often starts with the patient feeling tired, sneezing, coughing and having a runny nose. More...

Financial help available for neutering large dogs

Friends of the Animals at Cedar Creek Lake Low- Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic announces that a grant from DJ&T Foundation has been given to them. More...

Chandler LionsDen

Lions Club efforts make a difference

Thank You to the many hungry people who came to our Spaghetti Supper on February 12. The members spent the day cooking some of the best sauce ever made and we were delighted to see you. More...

Bob Bowman's East Texas

Antique sign hard to find in today's East Texas

Antique sign hard to find in today's East Texas Once upon a time, Bright & Early Coffee and Tea signs, usually painted on the sides of barns and country stores, could be found in most Southern states, including Texas. 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. More...

Hargrave and Wagley marry

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...

Don Houston named county 911 district director

Athens, TX - Henderson County 911 District Board Chairman Charles Tidmore announced recently that Don Houston has been named the District's Executive Director. More...

ESD forum to be held

A "Town Hall" type meeting will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., at the Edom Volunteer Fire Station focusing on the proposed Emergency Services District. More...

Friends & Flowers Garden Club meets at Echo Lake

On February 4th the Friends & Flowers Garden Club met in the home of Dixie Taylor at Echo Lake. Co-hostesses for the meeting were Anna Mae Williams and Jannie Parker. More...

East Texas residents to compete in pageant at local malls

East Texas and surrounding area residents are invited to participate in and attend the Sunburst USA Beauty Pageant and Baby Contest at Broadway Square Mall in Tyler and Longview Mall on Saturday, February 28. More...

Sheriff's Report

On February 11, 2009, Henderson County Drug Enforcement Investigators located certain chemicals known to be used while manufacturing a controlled substance, while on an unrelated investigation at an abandoned residence in the Beck's Chapel area. More...

Here's To You

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...

Lions Club working hard in the community

Courtesy Photo Charles Fink, on right, delivers a check to Doug Nicholson, Fire Chief for the Westside Volunteer Fire Department on February 12. More...

B'boro Post Office commended

We would like to commend the Brownsboro Post Office employees for their dedication to being professional in their work, always courteous, helpful and kind. More...

The "Isles" of Man

"To think is to differ." - Clarence S. Darrow The world into which I was born was in the throes of the frenzied, "flapper-girl" twenties. More...

Online Beef Quality Course offered to producers

AUSTIN, TX - Texas cattlemen can now become certified Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) producers by simply logging on to www.bqaonline.com and completing an interactive online training course. More...

Checklist Charlie

Leadership

Raising a boy changes everything. Who knew? I had a hint when, as a preschooler, our son decided he should demand tolls, stopping the neighbors as they drove by in their cars. He thought he was the sheriff. More...