August 13, 2009 RSS feed / News

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Statesman, readers share same vision for community

In the month I've been here, I've already had the opportunity to meet or otherwise talk to many of our supporters. And from those conversations, I've gathered we share the same vision for the Statesman. That includes giving the paper a makeover. More...

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Courtesy Photos From left (front row) are Chandler Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bertha Pritchard, Chamber Assistant Chairman Dennis Mack, Julie Rivera of Farmers Insurance in Chandler, and Erika Howell; back row: Susie Johns More...

Seat coating continues on Henderson roads, highways

The Texas Department of Transportation continued to seal-coat roads across Henderson County, with State Highways 274, 31, and 198 scheduled to be coated through Saturday. More...

Rain lessens stress on Texas crops, reports say

Rain in the last couple of weeks has lessened the stress on some crops and allowed many agricultural producers to take a second or even third cutting of hay, according to reports from Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel. More...

Business Review

Shop at home. Yes, now is the time to buy close to home. What better way to save money than to shop locally, where quality service combined with a convenient locaYour tion makes for great savings. More...

CHECKLIST CHARLIE

If you are looking for a quick escape from your everyday responsibilities, why not travel back in time to Jacksonville? Right down the road, this East Texas neighbor is the perfect excuse to take a day trip and call it a cheap mini-vacation. More...

Parkside Shores to host luau Sat. at clubhouse

We here at Parkside Shores on FM 315 south of the light in Chandler will be expecting everyone for its luau around 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 15, at the clubhouse for all the activities. Delicious food will be served with drinks and desserts. More...

Meals on Wheels Menu

August 17 - 21 (Milk served with meals). Orange juice served in Centers) MON: Chicken nuggets, sweet & sour sauce, rice, oriental vegetables, wheat bread, Mandarin oranges TUE: Sloppy Joe, ranch style beans, corn, hamburger bun, More...

Henderson County master gardener Sambogna to host workshop

Henderson County master gardener Michael Sambogna will present a free workshop entitled "Arranging Your Natural Flowers" today at the East Texas Arboretum. More...

MEN'S AUXILIARY

On Aug. 6, the Men's Auxiliary of the VFW Post 5073 lost one of its active members, Buck Flowers. He lost a long battle with illness. We will miss the patriotism Buck showed in all his dealings with members. More...