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Chandler's Lehman named Peace Officer of Year

"I was not expecting it. I wish everyone involved could have won this award. But I'm grateful. It's an unbelievable experience."
Paul Bryant Managing Editor
CHANDLER - The lawenforcement official who discovered a mentally disabled man was being held captive by relatives here in March has been named the Henderson County Peace Officer of the Year. More...

CPD upgrades communications system

"Officer safety was an issue. Now, we can communicate outside our vehicles with dispatch."
Paul Bryant Managing Editor

CHANDLER - The city’s police department has upgraded its communications system after installing a radio repeater atop a water tower at Winchester Park. More...

News

Texas GOP Representative Brown files for re-election

State Rep. Betty Brown has filed for re-election to serve Henderson and Kaufman counties in the Texas House of Representatives. More...

Henderson County jury convicts Collum for DWI

A Henderson County jury has convicted Candie Marie Collum, 23, of driving while intoxicated in the County Court at Law Number Two of Henderson County. More...

COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

Henderson County Attorney Clint Davis reports the following activity in the disposition of cases filed through his office during November in the County Court at Law, County Court at Law No. 2, and County Court. More...

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Writer's Corner

WRITER'S CORNER

`Twas the Night Before Christmas

`Twas the night before Christmas; he lived all alone, In a one-bedroom house made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney with presents to give, And to see just who in this home did live. More...

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Whats Happening

WHAT'S HAPPENING

GOLDEN GIRLS A chili cookoff is scheduled for Jan. 9, at 2 p.m., at the Chandler Community Center. Call Missy Miller at 903- 570-5602, or e-mail mmiller1219@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit the Golden Girls scholarship fund. MASONIC LODGE More...

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Historical

ALL THINGS HISTORICAL

Archie P. McDonald

Porches are part of the Southern legacy of east Texans. More...

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WELCOME HOME, CAPTAIN

Brownsboro grad returns from combat in Afghanistan
Paul Bryant Managing Editor

CHANDLER - A Brownsboro High School graduate returned from a tour in Afghanistan to share some of his experiences Friday with third-graders at Chandler Elementary School. More...

Police search for Chevron burglary suspect

Paul Bryant Managing Editor

CHANDLER - Police are looking for a man they say walked into a Chevron station and grabbed money collected for the family of a woman killied in a hit-andrun in Tyler, Chief Ron Reeves said. More...

School

AREA COLLEGE GRADUATES

UT Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler hosted Fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 18-19, during which 741 degree candidates were recognized. More...

LETTERS TO SANTA

Chandler Elementary 3A Paula Phillips Dear Santa, I want this for Cistmas a Xbox 360, PSP, DSI, Lego set, LapTop and a wil fit. I hope Rudolph isn't sick on Christmas. Have fun giving gifts. Love, Hunter Dear Santa, More...

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Obituaries

OBIT

Rhett Goode Simmons, 87, died on Dec. 10, 2009. He was a resident of Chandler for 30 years and was a member of West Lake Baptist Church. Simmons worked as a hot copy for the federal government and served in the U.S. Navy. He was born on Oct. More...

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Sports

Statesman Sports

`Tis the season for slower times and amazed at the Cowboys
Loyd Cook

I love the Christmas season as it affects the workplace. Of course, I've been in the newspaper business for the last couple of decades and only have recent experience in how the holiday season affects that workplace. More...

Defense sparks Bears second half comeback

Staff Reports

Stout, second half defense by the Brownsboro Bears resulted in an eight-point victory and the squad's 11th win of the season. Brownsboro (11-3) held the Lindale Eagles (11-3) to 15 total points over the final two periods of play. More...

BEARETTES DOUBLEHEADER

MONDAY, DEC. 28 12 noon ..................... Brownsboro vs Van........................Freshman 1:15 p.m. .................. Eustace vs Frankston ......................Freshman 3 p.m. ........................ Brownsboro vs Van.................... More...

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