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Brownsboro High School seniors throw their caps into the air Friday night following graduation ceremonies at Bear Stadium. More than 175 students completed their high-school careers on June 3. More...

At least $900,000 needed for plant

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — Although it could ultimately cost Chandler $2.7 million to upgrade portions of its wastewater treatment plant, city administrator Jim Moffeit said the most pressing needs at the site are likely to require as little as $900,000. More...

Augustsons to open Brownsboro farmers market

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

At least five Brownsboro area farmers will help open the first phase of Main Street Market here on Friday as owners Lynn and Sheri Augustson advocate more self-dependence. “Our main objective is to support local growers,” Sheri said. More...

News

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

From left, Jordan McCallie, Justin Payne, Emily Nix and Haley Suggs receive $500 scholarships on June 4 from the Chandler Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce during a senior-awards presentation at Bro More...

Down time for teens: No guns, knives, fires

My son lives a charmed life. More...

Good sense a bargain — when used

Dr. Charles C. Hall

“For it is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to apply it well.” — Rene Descartes It would be a leap forward if older folks could fall in slow-mo. After all, they (are) have had our measure of falls in fast-mo. More...

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Church News

God uses ‘special care’ to protect His own

Christians sometimes mistakenly assume they will receive God’s care only after reaching Heaven, but Jesus said that God will look after the needs and safety of His children here on Earth.
Samuel Mills
trusting-in-jesus.com

Do you believe in God’s special care for His children? In Exodus, God miraculously provided food, water, clothing, and shelter on a daily basis for the Children of Israel. More...

WAYS OF GOD

Loyalty, faithfulness expected
Samuel Mills
trusting-in-jesus.com

Loyalty and faithfulness are wonderful qualities. God places great importance on loyalty: Proverbs 3: “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. More...

Christians must carry crosses

Samuel Mills
trusting-in-jesus.com

Are you ready to take up your cross? More...

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Obituaries

Jo Ann Wiggins

Jo Ann Wiggins of Chandler died May 30, 2010, at home. She was 57. She was born on Jan. 17, 1953, in Longview. Mrs. Wiggins was preceded in death by her father, Roy Burgess; mother, Doris Bynum; and daughter, Tammy Michelle Sawyer. More...

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Chandler officials clarify sex-offender ordinance

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — Only one registered sex offender lives in Chandler, although 14 others also give city addresses, officials told The Statesman after it published a June 3 story using information from a state Web site. More...

Southern Made to perform during ‘Sparks’

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — The Southern Made band is scheduled to perform on July 3 during the Keep Brownsboro Beautiful Sparks in the Park in Brownsboro, Roxie Holley said. More...

Beall to receive Bronze Star in Edom

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

A Van Zandt County resident and World War II veteran is scheduled to receive the Bronze Star medal during Edom’s Independence Day celebration. More...

More stores open in Ben Wheeler

Veronica Terres
Veronica Terres For The Statesman

BEN WHEELER — Two more stores have opened here as the small town continues to redevelop itself. More...

Opinion

Patients, doctors must control care

Most agree that health care in the United States has major problems, the biggest related to skyrocketing costs. No one doubts the system is in need of reform. More...

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Obama doctrine becomes clear at West Point

President Obama brought his unique brand of leadership to the U.S. Military Academy. More...

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School

CES READING AWARDS

Second- and third-grade Top 2 advanced reading earners are, from left (front row), Ashton Williams, Ethan Barrentine, Kariah Brown, Maci Felts, Noah Daughtry, Ethan Parker, Jace Windham, and Bryce Smi More...

Chandler Elementary School releases end-of-year awards list

Editor’s Note: The rest of the list will be published in The Statesman’s July 17 edition. Perfect Attendance More...

Graduation Photos

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