October 26, 2006 / Front Page

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Chamber honors persons, businesses of impact

With new officers, a new logo and a refreshed outlook on their service to the community, the Greater Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce gathered with members, guests and old friends to celebrate the past success and future of Whitehouse. More...

Community

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

EDITOR: We want to thank you for the "new look" of the Tri County Leader. The articles and photographs by Suzanne Loudamy have definitely enlightened the appearance and content of the newspaper. More...

KEEP WHITEHOUSE BEAUTIFUL

Keep Whitehouse Beautiful has chosen its Bright Spot and Yard of the Month for October. The Market was designated Bright Spot. Pictured above, left to right, are Thomas Reeves, Brigette Reese, David Minnix and Kay Gilbreath, KWB chairperson. More...

Did you happen to miss?

Stanley & Ann Walker. One with a love for music and one with a love for histor y, the Walkers became teachers and life partners. They have also traveled extensively in Euope, Canada, Mexico and More...

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School News

Area bands earn superior ratings at UIL contest

Wildcats reach mark for 16th straight year

The Whitehouse High School "Wildcat" Band participated in the Region 21 University Interscholastic League Marching Contest on Oct. 21 in the Longview High School Stadium and was awarded a "Superior Rating" for the 16th consecutive year. More...

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Whitehouse Junior High students of the week for Oct. 23-27 are Callie Birdsong, seventh grade, and Matthew Rischard, eighth. More...

TROUP ELEMENTARY PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Kindergarten: Walker Adams, Edwin Argueta, Julissa Bender, Matthew Bundy, Bobbie Cook, Carley Critchlow, Natalie Davenport, Jessica Decco, Brinklee Driver, Jordan Evans, Jared Garza, Jennifer Gatlin, Jared Gilford, Antonio Gilliam, Ashton Hays, Tann More...

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Sports

Kennedy lifts Wildcats over Hallsville, 22-19

The clock reflected the time remaining at 6:10 left in the game, and the Hallsville Bobcats had just taken a 19-14 lead over the Whitehouse Wildcats. More...

Ladycats advance to playoffs

VOLLEYBALL

The Ladycat varsity volleyball team stood one game away from a chance to send the district into a three-way tie for first place last Friday night in Hallsville. More...

Davis leads Troup to 41-32 victory over Eagles

Led back No. 1 running back Chris Davis, Troup scored an "upset" over the top-ranked Tatum Eagles in Class 2A football. More...

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Social

Wimberley, Barmore announce engagement

The engagement of Megan Brooke Wimberley of Whitehouse and Terry Scott Barmore of Hallsville has been announced. More...

Middleton recognized for Spring '06

Stephen Middleton has received recognition on the Dean's Honor List for the Spring 2006 semester at Texas Tech University. More...

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Council pursues water deal

BY CHARLOTTE SMITH

City council members heard the latest information about the ongoing effort to formulate a cost-effective water plan at Tuesday night's regular meeting, held Oct. 24 in council chambers. More...

HAVE A HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Spirits run high at the Saul house on Stacy in Whitehouse. For a list of fall festivals and carnivals, More...

Dentist's roots run deep in Smith County area

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
BY CHARLOTTE SMITH

Getting dentist Brady Swinney to talk about himself is like, well, pulling teeth. More...

News

Teens leading new driver safety program

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY

Across America, car crashes kill more teenagers than any other cause. This week, students from two East Texas high schools stepped forward to fight this national epidemic at the local level. More...

What's Cookin'?

Spooky Brownies

1 box brownie mix 1   container of white frosting More...

Whitehouse film company casting for horror movie

Cashing in on the success of his last movie, "Deliberate Conduct," Jeff Walston has decided to follow the advice he has been given for years, shoot a horror movie. More...

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Bulletin

Community Activities

Game Day for Senior Citizens Game Day for Senior Citizens will be Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 1-3 p.m. at the Troup library. All Senior Citizens are welcome to attend. More...

Church Related Activities

Community Basket Social on Saturday First Baptist Church of Whitehouse will hold the 14th annual basket social and auction on Saturday, Oct. 28 beginning at 6 p.m. More...

Sports Related Activities

Youth basketball registration begins Registration is now under way for all boys grades Pre-K through the 8th grade who want to play basketball in the Whitehouse Youth League. More...

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Obituaries

James Eliott Stone

Graveside services for James Eliott Stone, 94, Troup, were held, Monday, Oct. 23, at the Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup with the Pastor Wes Bynum officiating. More...

Nelda Williams

Graveside services for Nelda Williams, 67, Whitehouse, formerly of Lufkin, were held Oct. 19 at Fielder Cemetery, Angelina County, with the Rev. Wayne Stringer officiating under direction of Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Lufkin. More...

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Church News

Singer-songwriter to perform at WH First Baptist Sunday

Australian ar tist Nathan Tasker will perform 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at First Baptist Church of Whitehouse. More...

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