July 30, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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REMEMBERING JOHN MILTON WALLACE

Family, others honor legacy of community leader, veteran
Paul Bryant Managing Editor
CHANDLER - Family and friends of a Chandler resident who dedicated his life to helping others will gather here Sunday on the road and near the church where John Milton Wallace spent so many days working for the good of this community. More...

Giles to pastor two area churches

First United Methodist Church of Murchison and New Hope United Methodist Church of Brownsboro have announced Gerry Giles pastor. More...

Chandler city officials adjust property lines

Staff Report

In a short, special meeting Thursday, the Chandler City Council approved one item and tabled another on its two-item agenda. More...

News

Statesman names Bryant news editor

Staff Report

The Chandler-Brownsboro Statesman has named Paul Bryant of Vicksburg, Miss., editor. Bryant, 33, is a 15-year veteran of the newspaper industry, having worked for small and large newspapers across the South. More...

Jennings, Holcomb announce engagement

Kevin and Donna Jennings of Southside, Ala., formerly of Chandler, Texas, and Gary and Becky Holcomb of Whitewright, Texas wish to announce the approaching marriage of their children, Katie and Justin. More...

East Texas: Center of universe

CHECKLIST CHARLIE

Yep, it's that time of year when we all get wanderlust. Every good Boy Scout knows that to start a journey, you need a compass. Folks around here agree with me when I claim that east Texas is the center of the universe. More...

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School

BISD SCHEDULES

Schedule changes made in August; Parking Permits can be purchased: Grade 12 - Mon. 8/10 8:30-11:00 am & 1:00- 3:00 pm Grade 11 - Tues. 8/11, 8:30-11:00 am & 1:00- 3:00 pm Grade 10 - Wed. More...

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Obituaries

ROLLIE OLIVE

Rollie Olive, 54, of Chandler, died July 11, 2009, in Tyler. Rollie was born Aug. 6, 1954, in Harris County to Forest Ruben and Minnie Elliott Olive. He had lived in Chandler about two years, moving from Utopia. More...

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Sports

2009 in pictures ... so far

Photos by Loyd Cook

File photo Jordan Flynn flies over the high jump bar during junior varisty competition at the Eustace track meet Feb. 26. More...

It's a new day when it comes to football; now it's Texas style

Loyd Cook Statesman Sports

Hopefully, by now, you've had a chance to read the article on the front page introducing our new editor, Paul Bryant, to you. More...

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TURNING ON THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

It's coming soon: Texas high school football is just a few weeks away. But what exactly is Texas football? Find out Sports Editor Loyd Cook's take on that answer in this week's column on Page 8. More...

5 arrested on drug charges

Staff Report

Five people were arrested between July 21 and 26 by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana and other charges, according to records. They are: . Cheryl Nicole Norman, 39, 812 S. More...

Church News

ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC

Sue Beams

On the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, as for the next several weeks, members of St. Boniface Catholic Church learned of this mystery little by little. We are reminded that we have a responsibility to care for ourselves and one another. More...

PLEASANT RETREAT UMC

Pleasant Retreat United Methodist Church in Tyler has a guest preacher Sunday. Rev. Otis Naron, director of Music Ministries and Small Group Ministry at Pleasant Retreat is the guest. More...

WOMEN OF CHANDLER UMC

United Methodist Women from First United Methodist Church in Chandler hosted a mission project to support Greater Texas Community Partners The Rainbow Room in Athens, Texas. More...

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Writer's Corner

WRITER'S CORNER

MY MILITARY HEROES George Washington led his troops against the Brits; The Americans were under-manned, but gave them fits. He was later to be the leader of this great country, He set the example for all future leaders to see. More...

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Whats Happening

WHAT'S HAPPENING

BROWNSBORO BEARS FOOTBALL PROGRAM Advertisement spaces are on sale for the 2009-2010 Brownsboro Bears football season. More...

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