June 21, 2007 / Front Page

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YesterYear '07 bigger and better

Turnout high as weekend events near
"You're not getting older, you're getting better!" That's the line many folks like to hear about themselves, but the news is older and better for the Whitehouse YesterYear Celebration. The crowds and participation are better than ever. More...

Ceremonial ground-breaking Monday at WISD

A special called meeting of the Whitehouse ISD board of trustees is set for Monday, June 25 at 7:30 a.m. Following the meeting, a ceremonial ground breaking for the new elementary school will take place. More...

Community

PATH launches fan drive

Throughout the warm weather months, People Attempting to Help (PATH) will hold its annual Fan Club fan drive. The organization collects and distributes new box fans to its clients free of charge, one per family while supplies last. More...

Fathers and Sons event triumphs over rains

BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Early morning storms and lingering rains threatened Saturday's Fathers and Sons day, but couldn't sink the firsttime event. More...

High school students awarded scholarships to UMHB

More than 350 graduating high school seniors in Texas have been awarded scholarships totaling nearly $1.5 million to attend the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton. More...

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School News

First Ladies officers bring home top awards

Group to perform opening number of YesterYear Review

The Whitehouse First Ladies of ficers attended the Starmakers Officer Camp held in Richardson from June 1-4. The officers for 2007-2008 are Capt. Dru Dawkins, First Lt. More...

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Bulletin

BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Vietnam Veterans of America to meet Vietnam Veterans of America, Tyler Chapter, will meet Thursday, June 21 at Traditions at 7 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend. For info, call Robbie at 903-876-4935. More...

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Sports

YesterYear golf tourney has largest field

Despite torrential morning rains and a 30-minute delay, a field of 20 teams stayed the course and finished play in the annual YesterYear golf tournament last Friday. More...

Football Camps Held

Whitehouse football coaches followed the Air It Out camp for quarterbacks and receivers with a week-long period of drills for 57 incoming seventh and eighth graders. An August camp is scheduled for incoming freshmen. More...

Another sports camp

Coach Wally Dawkins and staff hosted a morning camp for grades pre-K through third last week. Workouts emphasized offensive skills and featured 5 on 5 team play. Camps are under way this week for fourth-sixth and fifth-eighth grades. More...

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Social

Bell-White wed

Jackie Bell and Junior White were married June 2 at Castle of the Lake in Jacksonville with Rev. Robert Carter officiating the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jimmy and Vivian Hawkins of Tyler and Jeanie Sparks of Tyler. More...

Lindseys celebrate 50 years together

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Lindsey celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family on Saturday, May 26 with a reception hosted by their children at the First Baptist Church, Mixon. More...

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Jarrod and Catherine Wallum, Flint, formerly of Troup, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Bryce Allen Wallum. Bryce was born June 4, 2007. He weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. and was 21 inches long. More...

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Community event owes start to class project

It's not uncommon to find history in the classroom. It is a little unusual, however, for a classroom to make history. But it happened. More...

Thought for Today

"How poor are they who have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?" -- William Shakespeare More...

On the road again ...

Pct. 2 projects near completion
BY CAITLIN GIDDENS Contributing Writer

As summer heats up, so do road projects. According to Precinct #2 Smith County Commissioner Bill McGinnis, most projects should be completed by the end of summer with weather permitting. More...

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

Smith enjoys sharing her passion for arts
BY KELLY GRIFFITH Contributing Writer

Whitehouse resident Angie Smith grew up in Tyler and has spent the past 25 years gathering performing experience. Smith has performed at many local venues such as Caldwell Auditorium, Cowan Center and the Oil Palace. More...

News

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Editor, The shooting death of Lynn Smith in Whitehouse was a tragedy and a travesty. Surely the Texas Rangers will not rule that the policeman's actions were justifiable. More...

TJC president says governor 'levied tax' on college students

Tyler Junior College President Dr. William R. Crowe this week called Gov. More...

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Obituaries

Robert Wayne Krantz

Services for Robert Wayne Krantz, 48, were June 14 at Stewart Family Funeral Home's chapel with Brad Mathis officiating. More...

Maycell E. Black

Funeral services for Maycell E. Black, age 88, of Tyler, formerly of Rusk, were held on June 18 at First Congregational Methodist Church in Rusk with Rev. Ray Robbins officiating. More...

LaRue Price Caples

LUFKIN - Services for LaRue Price Caples, 78, of Lufkin were held on Saturday at Oakley-Metcalf Funeral Home chapel, Lufkin, with the Rev. Horace Fletcher officiating. Burial was in Whitehouse Cemetery. Mrs. More...

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