August 12, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Despite warnings, city not likely to fight petition

‘Near A Calamity’
Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com
CHANDLER — City offi cials here probably won’t challenge a petition signed by more than 200 voters to force a bond election to finance improvements at Chandler’s wastewater treatment plant, city administrator Jim Moffeit said. More...

Chandler considers raising rates

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — Council members were expected on Tuesday to consider raising water and sewer rates for the first time in 20 years as they prepare for what could be a forced bond election. More...

Chandler development awarded tax credits

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has awarded more than $500,000 in tax credits to SilverLeaf at Chandler. More...

News

Tips offered on how to generate revenue during retirement

EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL

Like most people, you probably save and invest throughout your working years so you’ll be able to afford a comfortable retirement. More...

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Chandler Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce hosted ribbon cuttings and plaque presentations for Pizza Pro and Celebration Flowers & Gifts in Chandler. More...

CITY OF MURCHISON

Murchison officials received a State Energy Conservation Office grant to install solar panels at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. More...

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Church News

No one ‘real’ church found in New Testament

Craig Nash

When I tell people that I listen to country music, I often get the same question: “Do you listen to real country music?” I usually know what they are getting at, but sometimes I play dumb and ask what they mean by “real.” More...

GOD’S WORD

Growth comes from learning, staying in the Bible daily
Rev. Richard Prather

I am back “in town” now. We have completed the mission of locating necessities, paying bills, dressing up and doing lots of smiling as our daughter became the wife of a fine young man. More...

Luke describes Christ’s passage through Nazareth

Samuel Mills
trusting-in-jesus.com

The gospel of Luke explains Jesus’ passage through a crowd at Nazareth. More...

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Lions Club to celebrate 50th anniversary

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

Three charter members of the Chandler Lions Club will be honored during an event on Aug. 21 to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary. More...

SHOT RECORDS Students without immunizations will be turned away, officials say

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

Brownsboro Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Vicki York is warning parents that students must have their staterequired immunizations before they are allowed to attend class on Aug. 23, the first day of the new school year. More...

Tax holiday set for Aug. 20-22

Staff Reports

The state’s tax holiday is set for Aug. 20-22, exempting many school supplies and clothes priced below $100. More...

Opinion

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Foreign policy belongs in spotlight

Our foreign policy has been in the spotlight lately, which is exactly where it should be. Almost two years ago, many voters elected someone they thought would lead us to a more peaceful, rational co-existence with other countries. More...

Supreme Court could redefine marriage

The federal same-sex marriage decision in California sets into motion a sequence of events that will result in a Supreme Court earthquake two years from now. More...

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Letters

Holding sewer upgrades hostage ‘not right’

Mr. Howard Taliaferro stopped by my house last week while I was working in the yard to request my signature for his petition. More...

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Writer's Corner

WRITER’S CORNER

Clouds

I lay upon a hilltop, Watching the clouds go by. I saw the many shapes and faces Until I saw a gentle face Looking down at me. “How did you like my picture show?” God asked, “Did it make you smile? More...

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Whats Happening

QUICK HITS

GOLDEN GIRLS A booster meeting is scheduled for today, at 6 p.m., at Brownsboro High School. On Saturday, members of Golden Girls are set to car hop for tips at the Chandler Sonic. More...

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