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Artificial turf to be installed by graduation

Other upgrades to be completed by start of new school year
Paul Bryant editor@c-bstatesman.com
Synthetic turf will be installed at Bear Stadium by graduation and other improvements are expected to be completed by August after Brownsboro Independent School District trustees approved a pair of construction contracts worth about $1.5 million on More...

Chandler officials expected to assume control of library

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — City Council members were expected to consider Tuesday night assuming control of the Chandler Public Library after Henderson County and other officials requested the change. More...

Sales-tax revenue lower than year ago

Loyd Cook
sports@c-bstatesman.com

Sales tax revenues for the year-to-date were mostly lower than at the same point a year ago, according to a report released by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Office. More...

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Feds block energy solutions

As we head into the summer driving season and gasoline prices are again creeping up, the administration has announced plans to explore opening up more offshore areas for exploration and drilling. More...

Obama, Dems become unpopular

We have heard for months that the Democrats’ election prospects would brighten once they pivot from health care to the economy. But that seems increasingly unlikely. More...

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School

Student transfers: Why accept them?

Elton Caldwell

Transfers are a matter of dollars and cents. Prior to the 2007-2008 school year, Brownsboro ISD used the small but steady growth in local property values as a hedge against inflation. More...

Kindergarten registration set

Kindergarten pre-registration for Brownsboro and Chandler Elementary schools is scheduled for May 4-5, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at each of the campuses. More...

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Sports

Bears continue winning ways in district play

Brownsboro remains atop District 20-3A
Staff Reports

The Brownsboro Bears continued their winning ways, defeating the Westwood Panthers, 11-1, on Friday in Brownsboro. The Brownsboro runs came on eight hits. Matt Tobey started the game, pitching the first three innings for the Bears. More...

Two teams tie in Echo Creek tourney

Staff Reports

The Echo Creek Members Golf Association had their April tournament on Saturday, April 10 and it resulted in a tie for the top score. The format was a 4-person team, handicapped shamble. The team of Jimmy Evans, J.D. More...

Bearettes clinch playoff spot with 2-victory week

Loyd Cook
sports@c-bstatesman.com

The Brownsboro Bearettes clinched a playoff spot last week after notching a walkoff win and a come-from-behind victory against two district opponents -- Westwood and Athens. More...

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Whats Happening

WHAT’S HAPPENING

AARP An AARP mature-driving class is set for Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at West Lake Baptist Church. Call Don Thomas for reservations, at 903-849-2208. BROWNSBORO MASONIC LODGE NO. 1051 More...

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Site planning to begin on new park land

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — Site planning was scheduled to begin this week after dozens of people provided feedback on how Chandler officials should expand Winchester Park. More...

Moore’s intros new music venue

Veronica Terres
For The Statesman

BEN WHEELER — Moore’s Store has introduced “intimate acoustic sessions” with local favorites headlining the new livemusic jams every Thursday night. More...

Church News

Welch joins Rock Hill Baptist Church as pastor

Sherry Parker For The Statesman

Robert Welch, a thirdgeneration minister, has joined the Rock Hill Baptist Church family, accepting the pastoral position vacant since last December. More...

OLD TESTAMENT LAWS

Churches question ‘generational curses’
Samuel Mills
trusting-in-jesus.com

Many in today’s church believe in what is referred to as “generational curses,” wherein God has levied punishment upon His people for the sins of their forefathers. The Old Testament More...

Lift up your heart:

Giving thanks
Rev. Richard Prather

I love this part of our ritual for Holy Communion. It is right at the beginning of the sacrament, and it holds such richness. The minister says these words to the congregation, who responds with a confidence in the loving Lord we worship. More...

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Obituaries

Juanita Parker

Funeral services for Juanita Parker, 67, of Brownsboro are scheduled for 4 p.m. today at Rock Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Danny Bristow and James Hughes officiating. More...

Tommy Hughes

Funeral services for Tommy Channel Hughes, 63, of Tyler are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Hughes died on April 12, 2010, in Tyler. More...

Ralph Warren

CHANDLER — Services for Ralph Douglas Warren, 88, of Chandler were scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Saint Matthias Episcopal Church, 205 Willowbrook Drive, in Athens, with Father Donald Perschall offi- ciating. More...

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Historical

BOB BOWMAN’S EAST TEXAS

Fort Brown: A refuge from attacks

In early East Texas, dozens of forts were built by settlers to provide a safe and sturdy refuge from Indian attacks. One such fort stood in north-central Houston County where Indian attacks were common. More...

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