November 17, 2011 RSS feed / News

Area propositions fail; voters reject ESD 6, alcohol sales

The proposition that would have led to the creation of Emergency Services District 6 in Henderson County and a proposition allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages in the city of Murchison were rejected by voters, according to unofficial Nov. More...

AARP offering driver safety program free to Texas veterans and their spouses

SAN ANTONIO - AARP is honoring U.S. military veterans and their spouses by offering them free driver-safety classes throughout November. All ages are welcome, but the course is designed especially for helping seniors remain independent. More...

MIND OVER MATTER

‘I CAN’ attitude prevails at boot camp

The new year is rapidly approaching and the top New Year’s resolution for many people is to exercise and lose weight. More...

Murchison sales tax revenue up

The City of Murchison just nixed an opportunity to add to its city sales tax revenue by voting against alcohol sales, but based on the October 2011 numbers from the Texas Comptrollers Office the city will do just fine. More...

FROM THE FRONT

Pictured above is the artist's rendering for the renovation that will take place to the council chambers at the Chandler City Hall. The renovations are to be complete by January. More...

Toddler hit by Suburban in Sunrise Shores driveway; investigation under way

As night fell in Henderson County Monday a three-year-old child was struck by a white Chevrolet Suburban south of Chandler in Sunrise Shores. More...

Area News Roundup

Brownsboro man sentenced to 8 Years for fifth DWI Henderson County District Attorney Scott McKee is sending a message to all of Henderson County to not drive while intoxicated. More...

In Texas, reporting child abuse is mandatory

Texas has much tougher childabuse reporting requirements than does Pennsylvania, where witnesses in the Penn State scandal may not have technically broken any laws when they failed to contact authorities. More...

Happenings Around Town

Need mulch? The city of Chandler is offering residents free mulch for their flower beds or whatever other there might be. The mulch is available at the waster water treatment plant located on Noonday Road in Chandler. More...

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Brownsboro High School held a Veteran's Day recognition program on Nov. 11 inside the Brownsboro High School gym to honor local veterans. As the colors are presented by U.S. More...

Work under way at wastewater treatment plant

Construction is well under way at Chandler’s wastewater treatment plant as the city has hired Gracon Construction, Inc. to install an additional water clarifier and make other upgrades and repairs. More...