July 29, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Reunion a first for man seeking family

Roderick Manning of Fort Worth has been looking for relatives in the Chandler area for two years. On Friday, he’ll meet many of them for the first time. More...

Edom theatre marks 14 years

Having just celebrated its 14th year, the Edom Civic Theatre looks back on some of its accomplishments. Since the program started in 2003, more than $9,500 in scholarships have been awarded to students from Brownsboro and Van high schools. More...

News

CHANDLER PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Chandler Public Library is presented a $12,000 check on Wednesday after the money was raised at CityFest on July 10. More...

Weekend Home Projects on a Budget

Easy Outdoor Improvements

W hile the outdoor living trend continues to grow, many homeowners are electing to do projects themselves — and opting for simple and costeffective outdoor improvements. More...

Church News

Series offers believers educational opportunities

Not many people I know claim to have a full understanding of any single topic (though in very specific circumstances, some seem to come close on a single topic). More...

Unbelief keeps Christians in bondage

When you have low selfesteem, you do not value yourself and it is hard to believe who you are in Christ. It is easier to believe the lies of Satan than the truth of God. More...

John explains his, Christ’s ways

THE BAPTISMS

This study is about the baptisms of Jesus and John the Baptist, and of “John the Baptist’s” testimony to Jesus. More...

Letters

Chandler City Council attempts to ‘bypass’ voters

I was at the Chandler City Council meeting on July 13 when they passed an intent to issue certificates of obligation. In other words, that is their way of raising your taxes without the approval of the taxpayers of the city of Chandler. More...

Writer's Corner

WRITER’S CORNER

Someone Special

I knew you were someone special From the first time you looked at me with Those big brown eyes, I knew you were special From the first time you placed your tiny Little hand in mine. More...

Historical

B-17 makes memorable landing in Keltys

BOB BOWMAN’S EAST TEXAS

If readers of this column ever stop calling or writing me about East Texas history, I suppose someone will have to put me out to pasture. More...

Petitioner tries to force Chandler bond election

MOVE WOULD BLOCK CITY FROM ISSUING $1.3M IN COs

A petition is being circulated in Chandler to force a bond election after officials approved a resolution issuing $1.3 million in certifi- cates of obligation to pay for improvements to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. More...

‘Never Going To Know’

Few details offer little comfort to parents of Bronze Star recipient

CHANDLER — Six weeks after their son was discovered dead in his apartment near Fort Hood, Gene and Helen Giger still don’t what happened to him, the U.S. Army has provided few details, and rumors offer no comfort. More...

York wins honor during Texas Chef Association’s annual convention

Jackson York has been named Chef of the Year by the Texas Chef Association, the Edom Bakery & Grill announced. York received the gold medal award and trophy during the organization’s annual convention in Beaumont on July 17. More...

Opinion

TOD agreement can reduce hassles for heirs

EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL

Among the reasons you work hard all your life may be so you can leave something to your children, grandchildren or other family members. More...

‘Stark’ differences remain between Democrats, Republicans

U.S. REP. JEB HENSARLING

This week in Washington, as I continued my battle against spending, the defi- cit, and debt, the difference between policies of the two parties was revealed in stark terms. On the floor of the House, we debated extending unemployment benefits. More...

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School

BROWNSBORO HIGH SCHOOL

Schedules for incoming high school students for the 2010-2011 year have been completed and can be obtained from the Student Support Services Department. More...

Whats Happening

QUICK HITS

COMPASSIONATE HOSPICE CARE Compassionate Hospice Care is set to host an ethics seminar in Athens on Friday. Call 903-849-5300 for registration details. GOLDEN GIRLS A booster meeting is scheduled for Aug. More...

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Chandler Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a ribbon cutting and plaque presentation today for Pizza Pro in Chandler, at 10 a.m. More...