February 26, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Is my runny nose caused by allergies?

An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system that is harmless to most people. In patients with allergies, the immune system treats the substance (allergen) as a foreign invader and reacts inappropriately. More...

April in Edom approaches

Edom, Texas - The fun and festivity of an old-fashioned street fair returns to this tiny town in East Texas. "April in Edom" fills the main street of Downtown Edom on April 18 and 19. The festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. More...

Health Wise

Disbetes numbers are on the rise

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of people with diabetes has increased by 3 million in 3 years to a new high of 24 million. This means that almost 8 percent of people in the U.S. have diabetes. 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...

2009 Gardening Guide and Calendar still available

The 2009 Northeast Texas Gardening Guide and Calendar will be available through the end of February for area gardeners. More...

Historical Commission meets

During the Van Zandt County Historical Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 16 at the Buchanan Room of the main county library, historical marker chairman Elvis Allen, of Fruitvale reported that a total of nine applications for Texas State histo More...

County Attorney's report

The County Attorney, Clint Davis, wishes to report the following activity in the disposition of cases filed through his office during the month of January 2009 in the County Court at Law, County Court at Law No. 2, and County Court. More...

News Briefs

Rose City Chili Cookoff

The 28th Annual Rose City Chili Cookoff will take place Saturday, March 7 at Gander Mountain, Hwy 69 South in Tyler. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Chili tasting begins at 11:00 a.m. 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...

Blood drive announced

Everyone can achieve a great feeling by giving a gift from the heart this winter season. Carter BloodCare encourages donors to keep the community blood supply strong and available for those whose lives depend on it. More...

Chandler LionsDen

The Lions stay involved

Can you believe this Lion's year is rapidly concluding? More...

A time for pruning

County Extension Agent It is time to prune most fruit trees in East Texas. Hopefully, the coldest part of winter is over, and the trees will soon be growing and healing pruning injuries. Pruning fruit trees can be beneficial in several ways. More...

Edom Marketplace serves up the good stuff

The Edom Marketplace CafØ and Market in Edom, an arts community north of Brownsboro, has food for all. Owned by Laura Walker, the restaurant opened in June of 2004 and has continued to provide great meals to hungry customers ever since. More...

Sheriff's Report

On February 16, 2009, Henderson County Sheriff's Office Investigators received information on a stolen vehicle located in Hill Estates on Robert Road in Seven Points, Texas. More...

How to give your sweetheart a gun without getting shot

I have a friend who got a gun as a gift from her husband. Yeah, it's been several weeks since Christmas and they're still married. Can you believe it?! More...