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At the Livestock Show

The Brownsboro FFA team performed well at the Henderson County Livestock Show, which ran March 23-28. Several Brownsboro Independent School District students earned some prestigious awards. More...

News

Cook of the Week

(Editor's Note: This is a column from July 7, 2005, written by Jo Ann Perry. We thank her for writing, and Mr. Jones for sharing his recipes) Darian Jones enjoys living in the country, near Ben Wheeler. More...

Health Short

My child was sent home with pink eye."
by Karlie Heckaman

The eye is covered with a thin clear membrane called the conjunctiva. This lining helps protect your eye. Inflammation of the membrane can cause the eye to become red and irritated. This condition is called conjunctivitis. More...

The demise of fire towers

By Ben Z. Grant

I'll be relying on a lot of information from Lin Risner in this article because he is my credible source on forest-related matters. When I called Lin and told him my topic, he asked if I wanted enough to write a book. More...

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Writer's Corner

WritersCorner

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

Bears bats come alive

Second inning outburst propels team to 7-6 win
By Loyd Cook Statesman Sports

PALESTINE - The Brownsboro Bears had a six-run second inning, then held off a late comeback by the Westwood Panthers, to post a 7-6 win Saturday, March 28th. More...

Brownsboro wins Canton tournament

From the Tyler Morning Telegraph

CANTON - Brownsboro, led by Drew Pirtle and Trey Volentine, captured first place in the Canton Invitational Golf Tournament Monday, March 9th at Van Zandt Country Club. Brownsboro totaled 313 for first place, while Atlanta was second at 318. More...

Bearettes post win over Westwood

By Loyd Cook Statesman Sports

BROWNSBORO - It was a close-fought game for four innings, then a 4-run outburst in the fifth inning propeled the Bearettes to a 5-2 win over the Westwood Lady Panthers Monday, March 30th. More...

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On the hunt for eggs

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

Chandler's Winchester Park will be packed full of children, parents and thousands of Easter eggs on April 4. The Saturday outing, which starts at 10:30am, will be free for the young egg hunters. More...

Labor of Love ramps up the work

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

Joe and his wife Janice Cofer of Chandler have a reason to be happy; they're the proud owners of a new wheelchair ramp to their home. More...

Church News

Union Hill

By "Rev. Red Beard" Moore - President of Wheels of Mercy

Well, things are achanging on the hill. First, the thing that most affects this column is that Ms. Mickey Bigbie has sold her home and moved to Ohio to be near her son and his family. More...

Leagueville Baptist

by Church staff

This past Sunday was Fifth Sunday and we enjoyed a great service and then a delicious lunch. Following the lunch, Bro. Tom spoke to us about Daniel and how that he was a conqueror for Christ. We can learn so much from Daniel's example. More...

CHANDLER U.M.C.

by Linda G Keeling

"Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the skies rain down righteousness, let the earth open, that salvation may spring up and let it cause righteousness to sprout up also, I the Lord have created it. More...

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School

Author visits district schools

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

The BISD elementary and intermediate schools got a visit from Rickey Pittman, author and musician, this past week. More...

Brownsboro Junior High School STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Baylie Conner 8th Grade Parents: Jimmy and Jackie Conner Brothers/Sisters: Jake, Gage and Bret Conner Hobbies: Volleyball, shopping and going to church More...

BROWNSBORO ISD MENU

April 6 - 10 NOTE: Changes due to deliveries, calendar changes, holidays, etc., will be announced. BREAKFAST All Schools (Choice of cereal offered daily. More...

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Whats Happening

What's Happening

Cross Roads First Baptist Church, 14232 FM 59 (approximately 15 south of Athens) will host their 8th Annual Ladies' Conference Saturday April 4. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., conference begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission is $15. More...

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News of Record

Sheriff's Report

by Sheriff Ray Nutt

On March 25, 2009 at approximately 1:00 pm, Henderson County Sheriff's Investigators and Deputies served a felony arrest warrant at a residence located off CR 3410 in the Brownsboro area. More...

Curtis Huddleston found guilty

R. Scott McKee

A Henderson County Jury found Curtis Wayne Huddleston guilty of Injury to a Child last week in Judge Dan Moore's 173rd Judicial District Court. Huddleston was indicted in 2008 after an investigation of a report of child abuse. More...

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