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Caldwell reflects on stadium work in ‘good year’
Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com
In a school year that included his termination and the formation of an advisory committee whose job is to determine the most cost-effective way to build new schools and renovate others, Superintendent Elton Caldwell said spending $1.5 million on imp More...

More than 175 to graduate from BHS

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

More than 175 students will graduate from Brownsboro High School on June 4, with dozens earning honors nods. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. at Bear Stadium. More...

News

QUICK HITS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chandler Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a noon luncheon today at Los Dos Potrillos in Chandler. TYLER TEA PARTY More...

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Meals on Wheels TUE — Beef enchiladas, pinto beans, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, pear cup WED — Cheesy chicken casserole, peas & carrots, wheat bread, fruit crumble THUR — Baked pork chops & gravy, crowder peas, turnip gre More...

PONCHO DURAN FUND

The Poncho Duran Educational Fund English class for Hispanic adults has completed its third semester. Thirty-four students participated in the Spring session. More...

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Church News

Bible truths set believers free

Bob Sexton

We in the United States are filled with pride concerning our freedoms, and so we should be. Many, however, live in this country of great freedoms and still are not free. In Jesus’ day, the Jews were in captivity to the Roman empire. More...

Growth in Christian character important to walk with God

Patricia Harris
trusting-in-jesus.com

Growing in Christian Character is important in our walk with God. More...

THE HOLY SPIRIT

Many believers miss blessings, power of God
Samuel Mills
trusting-in-jesus.com

Many Christians miss the blessings and Power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. They mean well, but fail to fully comprehend the significance of this tremendous gift. More...

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Writer's Corner

WRITER’S CORNER

MEMORIAL DAY He asked, “What does Memorial Day mean to you?” I told him I couldn’t answer in just a word or two. More...

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Sports

POSTSEASON HONORS

Smith, Barnes tapped for superlatives
Loyd Cook
sports@c-bstatesman.com

The regard in which District 20-3A coaches held the Brownsboro Bearettes softball team was never more evident than when the All-District Team was released recently. More...

McDonald named Defensive POY

Loyd Cook
sports@c-bstatesman.com

After a season that saw a young Bears baseball team finish 16-10, it became apparent it was a team that was held in high regard by its competitors. More...

Ralson signs to play for EBSU Tigers

Bears catcher going to next level
Loyd Cook
sports@c-bstatesman.com

After starting at catcher for the Bears baseball team for three years, senior Bret Ralson is taking the next step. Ralson signed with the East Texas Baptist University Tigers on Friday. More...

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Jobless rate still dropping

Loyd Cook
sports@c-bstatesman.com

The area’s unemployment picture continued its slow rate of improvement, according to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission. More...

BEN WHEELER BLUES

About 2,000 attend town’s reunion, marker unveiling
Veronica Terres
For The Statesman

BEN WHEELER — About 2,000 people attended this Van Zandt County town’s birthday bash on Saturday as bluegrass musicians performed and a historical marker was unveiled. More...

Palooza set for Saturday

Staff Reports

LAKE PALESTINE — A variety of entertainers are scheduled to perform during the Lake Palestine Palooza at Villages Resort on Saturday. More...

Opinion

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Bad times for Obama agenda

Karl Rove

The temptation for politicians and political analysts is to draw broad, sweeping conclusions from election results. But most election outcomes defy being reduced to a single cause. More...

U.S. plays role of identity thief

Ron Paul

The spotlight remains on the Greek sovereign-debt crisis as the riots continue. Terms of the Greek bailout from the IMF and Eurozone countries remain contentious with citizens on all sides. More...

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School

GOLDEN TRYOUTS

Brownsboro High School Golden Girls officers for 2010-2011 are, from left, Capt. Linzy Lauer, Lt. Elizabeth Francis and Lt. Danielle Blakely. Director Debbie Morton is second from left. More...

BHS senior awarded RMA scholarship

Brownsboro High School senior Ramey Day has been awarded the Retail Merchants Association Scholarship. She plans to attend Tyler Junior College to study business management before applying to attend the Art Institute of Dallas. More...

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Obituaries

Mandy Volentine

Funeral services for Mandy Parker Volentine, 71, of Brownsboro are scheduled for Friday, at 2 p.m., at Leagueville Baptist Church, with Rev. Tom Bragdon and Bill Watson officiating. More...

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Historical

BOB BOWMAN’S EAST TEXAS

Festival: A tribute to lovable radio hosts

If you’re an older East Texan, the chances are good that you remember Lum and Abner, the lovable proprietors of the Jot ‘Em Down Store in Pine Ridge, Ark. More...

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