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Former party chair indicted

By Nathan Straus Statesman News
Ray Smith, former Henderson County Democratic Party Chairman, was indicted by a grand jury last week for 66 felony counts. More...

BISD seeks bids on scoreboard

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

The Brownsboro Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Monday to look for bids on a new scoreboard for Bear Stadium. This came as part of the board's regular monthly meeting. More...

News

Cook of the Week

Rachel Duncan of Mamma Toni's fame describes herself as a feeder. "I like feeding people," she said. "It's just what I do." Duncan cooks because it's relaxing for her; especially in the case of comfort food. More...

Health Short

Is this rash caused by poison ivy?"
by Karlie Heckaman PA-C

Poison ivy is a very common plant found throughout the United States. It is found in two forms. One form grows low to the ground. It is usually found in a group of plants and looks like weeds. The other form is a vine that grows in trees. More...

Lions Club Variety Show

Do you like Gospel, Bluegrass or Oldies music? Come to our first Lions Club Variety Show celebrating local talent on Saturday, May 2, 6:00 PM at the BISD Gym. Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 advanced, and $5 for students with ID. More...

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School

High school exchange students need host families

CASE Exchange Student Program is seeking three families in the Athens and surrounding areas to host one or two foreign exchange students for the upcoming high school year. More...

Brownsboro Junior High School STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Paxston Redden BJHS 8th Grade Parents: Byron and Sheri Brothers/Sisters: Presley Redden Hobbies: Sports and Shopping More...

Brownsboro Junior High School STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Roger McLaughlin BJHS 8th Grade Parents: Tom, Kristine Brothers/Sisters: Megen, Jamie, Eerin Hobbies: TV, Games and ATV More...

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Whats Happening

What's Happening

Keep Chandler Beautiful will hold its Annual Fish Fry this Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Chandler Community Center. Menu includes fried fish, coleslaw, drinks and dessert. More...

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Historical

"A forgotten town"

Bob Bowman's East Texas
By Bob Bowman

Deep in the woods of southeastern Angelina County, a few miles from the brown-watered Neches River, the settlement of Philistine lies in eternal slumber. More...

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Theater team places alternate

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

The Brownsboro High School theater department has shown itself to be a threat to the dominance of other schools on the theater scene. The team achieved alternate play during the UIL District 20 One Act Play event on April 4. More...

Brownsboro cancels elections

By Nathan Straus Statesman News

The Brownsboro City Council voted April 9 to cancel the May 9 elections for the city. The decision came as part of the regular monthly meeting for the council. City Mayor Ronny Harris said, "There's no reason to hold this election. More...

Church News

CHANDLER U.M.C.

by Linda G Keeling

Guest Pastor: (April 19) Rev. Linda Pinson. Sermon: "Alive on Holy Ground." Scripture: John 20:19-23 "Let them praise his name with dancing, and make music to him with tambourine and harp, More...

limited only by God's Union Hill power and the teaching of

By "Rev. Red BeardMoore - President of seeking the direction of the Holy Spirit, in order Wheels of Mercy to glorify and magnify

We have Sunday school Riding for Jesus. What a wonderful celebration classes beginning at 9:30 we had Easter Sunday at Union Hill. Easter is the most glorious day of the Christian calendar. More...

St. Boniface Catholic

by Sue Beams

Members of St. Boniface Catholic Church, at the solemn beginning of the Easter Vigil, celebrated the Service of Light. 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

Four make All-HC team

From Staff Reports

Four members of the 2008-09 Brownsboro Bears basketball team were named to the Athens Daily Review 's All- Henderson County team recently. Those players were Zack Bailey, Jacob McCarthy, Ryan Smith and Tyler Rogers. . More...

Boys golf team wins 20AAA title

Girls take third place in district
From Staff Reports

The Brownsboro boys golf team posted a 24-shot margin of victory in earning the District 20AAA title this week, while the girls squad recorded a third place finish. More...

Hale latest with ace at Echo Creek

From Staff Reports

It hasn't been a weekly event, but it's nearly an everyother week event - a hole-in-one at the Echo Creek Golf Club. Ronnie Hale became the latest to perform the feat, acing No. 7 with an 8-iron from 129 yards. More...

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