October 15, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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MURCHISON UNDER INVESTIGATION

Officials accused of illegal waste disposal
Paul Bryant Managing Editor
MURCHISON - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is investigating city officials here after witnesses reported Mayor Mike Hill ordered the illegal burial of solid waste on government property. More...

Chandler, Brownsboro remain steady on tax revenue

Loyd Cook Staff Reporter

Chandler and Brownsboro are posting sales tax revenues totals at or near the same level as a year ago, according to the latest figures from the Texas comptroller's office in a report posted on its Web site. More...

News

WHAT'S HAPPENING

PARKSIDE SHORES Harvest Fest is set for Saturday at Parkside Shores, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kids will be treated to candy, and games, a cake walk, and bingo will be available. Call 903-849-4180. HCHS More...

God's Open Hands needs help to fill empty shelves

The Chandler Lions have made a cash donation to help replenish the empty pantry shelves at God's Open Hands Food Distribution Center. God's Open Hands is a volunteer non-profit service organization in Chandler. More...

Churches needed for mission trip to Poland

Dick Jarrett

Baptist churches in Poland and in the United States partner together for the purpose of sharing the "good news" of Jesus Christ with family and friends. Poland has been a bridge between eastern and western Europe. More...

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Misc

Fishing tourney planned for Lake Palestine Nov. 7

The first of a monthly catfish and bass fishing tournament on Lake Palestine is scheduled to launch Nov. 7. More...

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CELEBRATING CHANDLER

Photos by Statesman Managing Editor Paul Bryant and contributor Shirley Parmer

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Thousands turn out Sat. for Pow Wow

Paul Bryant Managing Editor

CHANDLER - Despite misting rain and cool temperatures, thousands turned out Saturday for the city's annual Pow Wow at Winchester Park, and vendors have started making plans to attend again next year. More...

School

BROWNSBORO ISD

The Brownsboro Independent School District has scheduled a training seminar for Saturday, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Brownsboro Junior High School. Three major issues will be covered by several speakers: child health, safety, and discipline. More...

BIS releases honor roll for first six weeks

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Sports

QUICK OUT OF THE BLOCKS

Bears win district opener, 42-18, over Palestine Westwood
Loyd Cook Sports Editor

The Brownsboro Bears put 28 first-half points on the board en route to a 42-18 win over the Westwood Panthers in the opening game of District 20AAA play. The Bears offense had 488 total yards in a game held in Brownsboro Friday. More...

`Orange' you glad he called it?

Loyd Cook Sports Editor

Sometimes, a plan just comes together. "We had seen in film during the week, that the cornerback on that side was very aggressive on the run," Bears head coach John Settle said. Poor Westwood Panthers cornerback ... More...

Jr. High sweeps Westwood; 7th `B' gets first win of season

Loyd Cook Sports Editor

All four junior high Bears teams posted wins over the Westwood Panthers on Thursday, Oct. 8 while posting two shutouts among those games. Also notable, the seventh grade "B" team posted its first win of the season with a 16-0 decision. More...

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