February 11, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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‘NOT JUST ME IN THIS’

Employees defend store’s liquor petition
Paul Bryant editor@c-bstatesman.com
The owner of Y’s Hometown Foods said he filed for a local-option liquor election petition only after several Brownsboro supporters asked him to do so. More...

Edom first responders, Champion EMS begin answering calls

Paul Bryant editor@c-bstatesman.com

Champion EMS personnel and others responded effectively on Feb. More...

News

Opposition to alcohol can’t be based on doctrine, old ideas

As Y’s Hometown Foods owner Dusty Wise attempts to turn Brownsboro wet, this isn’t the time for selfrighteousness and misperceptions. For some, alcohol is a dirty word. More...

CHANDLER IN 2009

City welcomes new faces, construction
Ann Hall

Chandler saw a number of new faces and places, as homes were built and families and businesses joined our community in 2009. Tom Robertson built a wonderful new place that’s the home of Anytime Fitness, Salon 31, and China Chef. More...

True love and the ‘wow’ factor

CHECKLIST CHARLIE

How do you know when it’s true love? Sometime between Valentine’s Day and spring weddings, every single gal on the planet finds herself asking that all-important, suspense-filled question. The answer is simple. More...

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Letters

Alcohol sales in Brownsboro would increase crime, hurt kids

I have been heartsick since reading recently that one of our school board members is in favor of an election to make Brownsboro a place where liquor is sold. In my wildest dreams I can’t imagine ever seeing this happen. More...

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Writer's Corner

WRITER’S CORNER

Keep Your Focus On Jesus Have you ever waited on a sign from God? When you got your answer, you go on For a short time, then what? Wait for another sign? Sign to Sign? More...

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Whats Happening

WHAT’S HAPPENING

CALL TO RECOVERY The 12-step recovery program meets each Monday, at 6:30 p.m., at First Christian Church in Athens. Coffee is served from 6 to 6:30. Call Dan Hosch at 903-360-2613. LEAGUEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH More...

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WEST TYLER DEVELOPMENT

Construction begins on $25 million federal military facility
Paul Bryant editor@c-bstatesman.com

TYLER — Construction has begun here on a $25 million property to be used to train National Guard and Reserve soldiers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials told the Statesman. More...

Trustees defend vote on Caldwell

Paul Bryant editor@c-bstatesman.com

Brownsboro Independent School District trustees defended terminating Superintendent Elton Caldwell, more than weeks after the vote was cast not to extend his two-year contract. More...

Church News

Satan Works to Prevent People From Going to Heaven

Bob Sexton

Last week, we shared from the Bible how God has taken the initiative for people to go to Heaven. He has done so because of His love, mercy and grace for you in Jesus Christ. More...

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School

Plans under way for Relay

Andora Henson

The Relay for life began with one man, one track, and one goal. In 1985, American Cancer Society volunteer Dr Gordy Klatt put on his jogging gear and headed for the local oval after a good friend of his succumbed to cancer. More...

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Sports

Warren signs college letter of intent

Senior running back headed to West Texas A&M
By Loyd Cook sports@c-bstatesman.com

After a notable high school career as a Bears running back, No. 20 will be moving on to the next level. Cameron Warren signed a national letter of intent on signing day (Feb. 3), inking with the West Texas State Buffaloes. More...

McCarthy, Smith spark Bears win

By Loyd Cook sports@c-bstatesman.com

The Brownsboro Bears played defense in the middle two quarters, enclosed by a first and fourth quarter with lots of offense, on their way to a 55-44 win over the Crockett Bulldogs Friday. More...

Baseball, softball registration opens

By Loyd Cook sports@c-bstatesman.com

It’s that time of year, again. It’s time to register for the BMC softball and baseball leagues. More...

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