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THE 4TH

Above, Southern Made performs Saturday during the Keep Brownsboro Beautiful Sparks in the Park. Below, party goers dance during Ben Wheeler’s Independence Day celebration on Saturday. More...

City Hall to begin roof work

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — Work to replace more than 13,000 square feet of roof at City Hall is expected to be complete within weeks to save money on energy costs. More...

3 properties leveled in Chandler, 3 others also to be demolished

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — Three properties here have been leveled as part of the city’s code-enforcement program, and three others are scheduled to be destroyed before the season ends. More...

BISD Teachers attend education institute

Staff Reports

Loralea Epperson and Julie Wooten of the Brownsboro Independent School District joined other teachers from across the state at “Shaping the American Republic to 1877,” an institute sponsored by Humanities Texas, Texas Christian Universit More...

News

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN

Carolyn Beaty and Marsha Head display photos and other mementos of family members who have served in the U.S. military, in front of the Henderson County Courthouse. More...

Northland changes company name

Northland Cable Television has changed its name to Northland Communications. The company began in 1981 as a cable television provider. More...

Bronze Star Awarded

John Bryant Beall Sr. speaks on Sunday in Edom after he was presented the Bronze Star Medal for his service during World War II. More...

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Church News

While forgetting God, America faces danger

Rev. Lee Evans

“The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” — Psalm 9:17 God is a God of grace and mercy, but He is also a God of justice and truth. He loves us (John 3:16) but we have to accept it. More...

In times of doubt, trouble, turn to the Great Physician

Patricia Harris
trusting-in-jesus.com

Like a toothache, the roots of deception can cause agonizing pain. Not long ago, I developed a horrible toothache. More...

CHRIST’S CRUCIFIXION

Lamb of God’s sacrifice replaces Old Covenant
Samuel Mills
trusting-in-jesus.com

The complicated (Old Covenant) system of animal sacrifice was about to be replaced by the sacrifice of the Lamb of God. Jesus would become the final and ultimate sacrifice for sin (John 20). More...

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Sports

Ready for normal sports on television again

OK....the U.S. lost to Ghana for the second time in a row...taking us out of the chase for the World Cup. We couldn’t stop with all the soccer stuff then??? Guess not. More...

SCENES FROM THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

Loyd Cook Photos More...

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Officials: Volunteers, fans needed for CityFest

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — As offi cials make final preparations for CityFest on Saturday, city administrator Jim Moffeit said cooling and misting fans are needed, and volunteers are encouraged to participate in the event. More...

Financing stalls motel project

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — Efforts to build a small motel here have stalled as lenders hesitate to offer 100 percent fi- nancing on the project, city administrator Jim Moffeit said. More...

Chandler to mull resolution on plant

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — A resolution authorizing the sale of certificates of obligation could be approved here on July 13 to pay for at least $900,000 in improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. More...

Opinion

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U.S. foreign policy a ‘failure’

This past week, various news events again made it clear that our foreign policy is an abject failure. Unfortunately, the administration is determined to stay on this destructive course, despite promises to change it. More...

Petraeus brings new focus to Afghan strategy

On July 4, our nation celebrated the independence for which early patriots fought and died more than 234 years ago. More...

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Writer's Corner

WRITER’S CORNER

Honoring the American Flag What does the American flag mean to me? It means the home of the brave and the land of the free. It’s not just a piece of cloth from an assembly line, But a sacred symbol that will survive the test of time. More...

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Whats Happening

MEALS ON WHEELS

THUR — Chicken salad, carrot salad, fruit salad, crackers, cookies FRI — Meatloaf, cream potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, pineapple cup MON — Chicken tenders, baked tator tots, zucchini medley, wheat bread, fruit cockta More...

QUICK HITS

GOLDEN GIRLS A booster club meeting is scheduled for today, at 6:30 p.m., at San Pedro’s in Chandler. Car washes to raise money for camp are set for July 10 and July 24, at Citizens State Bank in Chandler. LEAGUEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH More...

Master Gardeners to host York during workshop

Chef Jackson York of the Edom Bakery and Grill is scheduled to speak tonight at a Henderson County Master Gardeners workshop at the East Texas Arboretum. More...

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