February 26, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Citizens State Bank gets a facelift

Nathan Straus Photo Citizens State Bank in Chandler on Highway 31 is in the midst of a renovation project. Included in all the interior and exterior work is a new roof, an additional drive-through lane and a new entry facing the highway. More...

MISD to hold board election

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

The Murchison Independent School District Board of Trustees called an election for the school. The decision to hold the election came as part of the board's regular monthly meeting Thursday, February 19. More...

News

Cook of the Week

Shirley Smith loves to cook, and she's been baking for years. "I learn so many new things," Shirley said. More...

FAFSA Night Hosted by BHS's College Center

FAFSA Night at Brownsboro High School will be on Thursday night, March 5 in E107 of the CATE Building at 7:00 pm. The CATE Building is located across the parking lot from the Band Hall. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. More...

First UMC Murchison to sponsor Spaghetti Supper & Auction

The Murchison Methodist Women will be sponsoring their twelfth Annual Spring Auction and Spaghetti Supper at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Murchison, Texas. More...

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Letters

Letters to the Editor

To settle the confusion that is going around, here is what we are trying to do. We have 31 voting boxes and each voting box has its own precinct. There are also 3 early voting boxes, making us a total of 34. 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. More...

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Sports

Bearettes take consolation championship

This past week's Palestine tournament was a case of a team battling together for the Brownsboro Bearettes. Four games won ... three games lost. More...

Lindale benefit golf tourney set for 8 a.m., March 21

LINDALE, TX - The annual Lindale Eagle Golf Classic, benefiting the Lindale Football Booster Club, is scheduled for March 21 at 8 a.m. at Gar- den Valley Golf Club. More...

Sports Calendar

Thursday, Feb. 26 Boys high school track, Eustace Varsity baseball, Eustace tourney in Eustace, time to be announced. Varsity softball, Kaufman tourney in Kaufman, time to be announced. Friday, Feb. More...

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Chandler takes steps for elections

By Loyd Cook Statesman News

The Chandler City Council took the first steps needed for this year's municipal elections, set for Saturday, May 9th. Council members approved six separate items all related to the upcoming elections. More...

County enters interlocal agreement with Brownsboro

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

The Henderson County Commissioners' Court approved Tuesday an interlocal cooperative agreement with the City of Brownsboro. The decision came as part of the court's regular weekly meeting. More...

Church News

CHANDLER U.M.C.

by Linda G Keeling

Sermon (Mar. 1) "Depravity, Deluge, Deliverance. " Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17. Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? More...

Lake Palestine U.M.C.

by Barbara Cade

Passion play practice is still going on down at the church each week, but unfortunately it is outdoors, and in some very chilly weather. Consequently, Herb Botts had a little relapse of his cold, and as of Sunday, he couldn't talk. More...

St. Boniface Catholic

by Sue Beams

On the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, members of St. Boniface through the readings learned that despite our offenses, God will remain faithful. In his homily, Fr. More...

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Obituaries

Nellie Martin Valentine

A memorial service was held February 6, 2009 to remember the life of Nellie Martin Valentine of Chandler. Mrs. Valentine was born March 23, 1927 and departed this life February 4, 2009. More...

Martha K. Hemphill

At age 79, Martha K. Hemphill passed from this life February 22, 2009 in Chandler, Texas and is now with the angels in Heaven. Memorial services will be Saturday, February 28, at the First United Methodist Church, 507 N. Broad St, Chandler. More...

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Whats Happening

What's Happening

Tyler Area Builders Association is presenting their 29th Annual Home Products Show, Friday, Feb. 27 6-9 pm. Sat. Feb. 28 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 1 1-5 pm. at Harvey Convention Center in Tyler. More...

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