May 28, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Remembering —

(Statesman Photo by Don Treul) Memorial Day has been observed since 1868 and was acknowledged in the Chandler-Brownsboro area with U.S. Flags flying high. This exhibit was at the First State Bank in Brownsboro. More...

'Sparks' set for B'Boro park

From Staff Reports

Brownsboro will host "Sparks in the Park," at the Brownsboro Park Saturday, July 4. Booth rentals for retail and/or information booths are available for $35 for a 12-foot by 12-foot booth; or $50 for a 12-foot by 24-foot booth. More...

Chandler woman injured in crash

By DON TREUL Statesman Editor

A Chandler woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision south of Chandler early Tuesday. More...

News

Halleluiah Girl gone missing

"I'm looking for a lost sculpture we call the Halleluiah Girl," I explained over the phone. "Oh, we call her the Rag Lady," laughed the woman, a person of authority at TJC. More...

Russell - Peyton Wedding

Paige Michele Peyton and Dawson Young Russell were united in marriage Saturday, May 23, 2009 at six o'clock in the evening, at Dunleith Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, Eric Peyton. More...

Stepherson/Driehurst Engagement

Lara Stepherson and Michael Driehurst, both of Brownsboro have announced their engagement to be married. Lara is the daughter of Joe and Melisa Stepherson of Brownsboro. More...

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School

Chandler Lions Club recognizes good students

The Chandler Lions recognized 36 Brownsboro Independent School District students in grades 7-12 in their 12th annual Outstanding Student Citizens ceremony Tuesday, May 5. More...

BROWNSBORO ISD MENU

May 25 - 29 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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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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Whats Happening

What's Happening

Forest Grove has singing set for this Sunday Forest Grove Baptist Church will have a Fifth Sunday Singing at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Featured artist will be East Texas recording artist Monnie Pilgrim. Everyone is invited to attend. More...

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News of Record

Sheriff's Report

by Ray Nutt

On May 19, 2009, Henderson County Drug Enforcement unit investigators Kenny Collard and Ronny Halbert, along with Henderson County District Attorney Investigator Jody Miller, were investigating reports of illegal gambling at 424 West Cedar Creek P More...

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State fishery a favorite with kids

By DON TREUL Statesman Editor

What is the state fish? What is the largest freshwater fish in East Texas? What do fish in East Texas lakes eat? The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens is a place where all family members can have fun and learn more about fish. More...

BHS drama slated

From Staff Reports

The Drama Departments of Brownsboro High School and Brownsboro Junior High School will present "Rules of Comedy," the end of the year show that will feature students from both campuses under the direction of David Young. More...

BHS awards ceremony set for May 29

From Staff Reports

Brownsboro High School will host its annual Senior Awards assembly on Friday, May 29. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and has been moved to the auditorium (south of the football stadium). Parents are welcome to attend. More...

Church News

CHANDLER U.M.C.

by Linda G Keeling

"And you will have confidence, because there is hope, you will be protected and take your rest in safety." Job 12:1 A man named Lewis Smedes wrote, "Is there a hope when hope is taken away? Is there hope when the situation is hopeless? More...

St. Boniface Catholic

by Sue Beams

On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, members of St. Boniface celebrated the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. The feast celebrates the exaltation of Jesus. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Neal Reece, 71, of Larue, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Chandler. Graveside services were held at 5 p.m. Monday, May 25, at Concord Cemetery, under the direction of Hilliard Funeral Home in Van. More...

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Sports

Bears have 10 players named to 20AAA's All- District team

Cream of the Crop
By Loyd Cook Statesman Sports

The Brownsboro Bears followed up a season that saw them make the playoffs, by having 10 players receive various levels of All-District honors, according to the District 20AAA baseball team announced recently. More...

Bearettes dominate 20AAA All-District selections

Cream of the Crop
By Loyd Cook Statesman Sports

The Brownsboro Bearettes, cochampions of District 20AAA, dominated All-District selections this year, according to the team list released recently. And it was the team's sister duo that were honored most highly by district coaches. More...

Camp for volleyball is June 8

From Staff Reports

Brownsboro head volleyball coach Becky Daughtry has set her annual Bearette Volleyball Camp dates. The camp is for incoming fourth graders, nine years or older, all the way through, and including, incoming high school freshmen. More...

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