April 23, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Vick, Laymance Engaged

The engagement of Jaymee Vick of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Scotty Laymance of Diana, Texas, is announced. The bride elect is the daughter of Robbie and Kay Vick of Nacogdoches; paternal grandparent is Janette Vick, Nacogdoches. More...

Chili cook-off and Play Day at Winchester Park

This Saturday, chili cooks from across the region will converge on Winchester Park for the Chandler Park Board's second annual Chili Cook-Off benefiting BMC Youth Foundation and Winchester Park improvements. More...

Eight years, eight inches, eight days - $88

The number 8 represents a "new beginning" for Michaela Murphy. She will turn 8 on May 1, 2009, which just so happens to be the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in Brownsboro. More...

Free Poetry Contest

A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a special poetry contest sponsored by Golden Poets Guild, free to everyone. There are 50 prizes in all, totaling $5,000.00. To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, 1600 31st St. More...

Business Review

Indulge your sweet tooth at Nanna's

Nanna's Sweets and Treats is the sweetest new shop in Brownsboro. Located on Highway 31, this tasty treats store opened April 9. Shop owner Debra "Nanna" Quijas said it's been a vision of hers for many years to sell sweets. More...

The Rainbow Room

by Ann Hall, President on Board of Directors

In 1989, a group of concerned citizens created Community Partners of Dallas to assist Child Protective Services caseworkers in meeting the needs of abused and neglected children. More...

Blue Moon prepares spring open house

Celebrate spring with speakers, demonstrations and refreshments at Blue Moon Gardens annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 25 Programs during the day are free and open to anyone. 10:00 a.m. More...

Health Short

What is Eczema?
by Karlie Heckaman, PA-C

Eczema is an itchy, scaling, swelling rash on the skin. The upper layers of the skin turn red and become inflamed, and form dry or greasy scales. More...

Meals on Wheels Menu

April 27 - May 1 (Milk served with meals) Orange juice served in centers MON: Salisbury steak, buttered rice, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, mixed fruit cup. More...

91st Birthday Celebrated Brownsboro Junior High School

Mr. James F. Turner Jr. of Van. Texas. celebrated his 91st birthday with a surprise party from his sons, Don and Jimmy Turner of Van, and his daughter, Ms. Sandra T. Coveney of Hideaway. After 40 years of service, Mr. More...

Skeet Shoot set to raise funds for Cancer Society

The inaugural Henderson County Cattle Baron's Skeet Shoot will kick off a series of events to raise money for a good cause. It will be held on June 6, 2009, at the Chicken Ranch in Frankston. The deadline for entry is Saturday, May 9. 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...

April in Edom

Despite a rainy start, April in Edom brought a huge crowd to the small arts community north of Brownsboro. Pictured is a glass blowing booth where glass artwork was made. Demonstrations were done on both weekend days. More...

It's Not Too Late for Texas Lions Summer Camp Registration!

The Chandler Lions continue to seek qualified children between the ages of 8 and 16 to attend the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville this summer. More...

Chandler Police Explorers to meet

The Chandler Police Explorers meet the 1st and 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Chandler Police Department. For more info contact CPD Chief Reeves at 903-590-0232. More...