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Chandler could use revenue bonds, not certificates

OFFICIALS INSIST WORK MUST BE DONE TO AVOID ‘DISASTER’
Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com
The Chandler City Council was scheduled on Tuesday to continue with its intention to issue certifcates of obligation or approve a resolution to use revenue bonds to pay for improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. More...

Seafood grill expected to open in weeks

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — KT’s Seafood Grill is expected to open here by October after the Chandler Area Economic Development Corporation agreed to contribute $9,000 toward resolving drainage problems at the property on State Highway 31. More...

Golden Girls ‘junior clinic’ set for Sept. 4

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

With a new director, the Brownsboro High School Golden Girls drill team is preparing for a couple of fundraisers, starting with a “junior clinic” on Sept. 4, Stephanie Blakely said. More...

News

Advocacy center launches campaign against child abuse

ATHENS — The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas has launched the “One With Courage” campaign, a statewide publicawareness initiative on sexual abuse of children. More...

Ensure your investments work hard

EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL
Bill Bass

On Labor Day, we celebrate the achievements of the American worker. As someone who works hard, you can appreciate this holiday. More...

4-H Clover Kids meeting set for Aug. 29

The Henderson County 4-H Clover Kids Club is scheduled to host its annual meting on Aug. 29 at the county extension office. The 2 p.m. meeting is a show-and-tell. More...

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Church News

Blessings come from obeying God’s plan

Rev. Richard Prather

As I write this, it is Sunday afternoon and I am preparing for the Bible study at church tonight. We will have a video presentation on Moses. More...

Jesus tells unbelieving Pharisees Satan’s their father

Samuel Mills
trusting-in-jesus.com

In today’s study is a lively exchange between Jesus and the Pharisees. Some of the people who were rejecting Jesus were attempting to stand on their rights to Heaven simply because they were descendents of Abraham. More...

Old Testament account provides intrigue, deception

JUDAH AND TAMAR
Craig Nash

I have a seminary professor who likes to shock her students at the beginning of the semester by saying the reason she loves teaching the Old Testament so much is because of all the sex and violence in it. More...

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Whats Happening

FOREST GROVE

Alvin Murphy For August, we are welcoming Tin Top Road of Fairfield. It has played many shows and festivals, but this will be its first appearance here. The first set will begin at 6:30 p.m. We will also welcome the Gray Brothers and Friends. More...

Trinidad VFD to host New Grace Trio

The Trinidad Volunteer Fire Department’s annual benefit show on Aug. 28 will feature New Grace Trio. The New Grace Trio is Brad Fulton and Frances Fulton of Athens and Sonja Barber of Shreveport, La. More...

CIS ‘Meet the Teacher’ scheduled for tonight

Chandler Intermediate School will host “Meet the Teacher” today, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This is a come-andgo meeting during which parents and students can meet their teachers for the 2010-11 school year. More...

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City mulls Martin rental

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — A house purchased as part of the city’s acquisition of 29 acres of proposed park land could be used as a rental property for a year if the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department approves the request. More...

WORLD STAGE Chandler teen suits up for Junior League Series

Sherry Parker

A Chandler teenager has traveled with his East Texas teammates to Michigan to play in the annual Junior League World Series in Heritage Park. More...

Public hearing scheduled on proposed tax rate

Paul Bryant
editor@c-bstatesman.com

CHANDLER — A pair of public hearings have been scheduled on this city’s proposed increase on ad valorem taxes for the new fiscal year to begin on Oct. 1. More...

Opinion

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Collateral damage hurts war efforts

The National Bureau of Economic Research just published a report on the effect of civilian casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq that confirmed what critics of our foreign policy have been saying for years: the killing of civilians, although unintentio More...

Capitol, Annapolis should honor Reid, Douglass

We had the honor recently of joining Washington, D.C., delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton at a special ceremony at the Capitol to honor slaves who helped build that magnificent temple of freedom. More...

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School

Rock Hill gathers school supplies for Brownsboro, Chandler

SCHOOL STUFF
Sherry Parker

With the help of area churches, school supplies have been donated to assist needy families. In its second year, Rock Hill Baptist Church collected various supplies in a two-month period. More...

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Writer's Corner

WRITER’S CORNER

Chasing Starlight She was much practiced at staring off Into the nighttime sky. She had memorized the planets and their moons, Watched space launches, and their many returns. More...

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Sports

5K run set for Sat.

The Chandler 5K Run & Walk is scheduled for Saturday, at 7:30 a.m., at First United Methodist Church in Chandler. Entry fees apply, and proceeds will benefit God’s Open Hands. More...

BMC Rangers finish runner-up at tourney

KILLEEN — The BMC freshmen Rangers finished runner-up at a state tournament here in July after losing to Cameron. The Rangers went undefeated in league and district play, but lost their first game to Belton in the state tournament. More...

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