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The Reinvention of BEN WHEELER

Paul Bryant Managing Editor
BEN WHEELER - This isn't exactly what Brooks Gremmels had in mind. "All I wanted to do is clean up the town. More...

News

Henderson County woman pleads guilty to mortgage fraud

A Henderson County woman who was sentenced in Navarro County last March to 99 years in prison for real estate fraud entered a guilty plea on separate mortgage fraud charges in Kaufman County District Court. The defendant, Kandace Y. More...

LIONS DEN

Do you know the metaphor for Lions? It's the ginkgo tree! Provide a ginkgo with sun and soil, and it can live for 1,000 years. Its resiliency makes it a symbol of hope, representing heritage, adaptability and utility, traits of all Lions members! More...

BROWNSBORO FFA

Chapter receives awards during state convention

Brownsboro FFA chapter officers received numerous awards, along with some of its top students, during a state FFA convention in Dallas in July. More...

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School

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Brownsboro Pre-Kindergarten Backpack (without rollers & large enough for a folder) 1 box 24-ct. Crayola crayons 1 solid color 2-pocket folder 1 box large washable markers 1 watercolor set 1 box Kleenex Girls Only: More...

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Letters

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

On behalf of the Chandler Parks Board and the vast majority of the youth and adults who enjoy the many amenities at Winchester Park, I would like to thank both the Economic Development Board and the Chandler City Council for their approval and fund More...

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Sports

Ready ... Set ... Go!!!

Bears working toward start of 2009 season
By Loyd Cook Sports Editor

Brownsboro Bears head coach John Settle has 19 years in the business of coaching. He's been the head coach and Athletic Director for the BISD for seven years. And it's time for football season again. More...

Bearettes return squad heavy with upperclassmen for `09

By Loyd Cook Sports Editor

It's almost time to begin serving up some volleyball. In fact, the Brownsboro Bearettes volleyball program begins with scrimmages on Friday and Saturday. More...

Youth football still open for sign ups

Organizers of "Bears Youth Football" are urging anyone still wanting to participate in the league to "register now!" A recent registration day didn't get the turnout that was expected mainly, organizers believe, because of late summer vacations be More...

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Ben Wheeler knifesmith returns to trade, joins effort to rebuild community

VAN ZANDT COUNTY
Victoria Terres For The Statesman

Sixty years in the knife business hasn't dulled Dan Harrison's passion for creating custom blades. If anything, it's only sharpened it. More...

Church News

ST. BONIFACE

Sue Beams

On the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, members of St. Boniface Catholic Church heard that the acceptance of Jesus as the source of our lives leads to a total transformation in us. The theme of the readings center on the Bread of Life. More...

Marcell Churches celebrate `Christmas in July Rountree, New Hope UMC

It may be summer on the calendar, but two local United Methodist churches found a way to help Henderson County residents stay cool during the hot days of summer. More...

PARKSIDE SHORES

We here at Parkside Shores on FM 315 south of the light in Chandler will be expecting everyone around 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the clubhouse for all the activities. Delicious food will be served with drinks and desserts. More...

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Writer's Corner

WRITER'S CORNER

OOPS! (From church bulletins): Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 pm - prayer and medication to follow. The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon. More...

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Whats Happening

WHAT'S HAPPENING

ATHLETIC BOOSTERS The Brownsboro Athletic Booster Club is scheduled to meet Monday at 7 p.m., at the Brownsboro High School gym. It is the first membership meeting of the year. More...

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