Members of the Texas Society for Respiratory Care in Washington, D.C., visit the office of Rep. Louie Gohmert. Pictured, left to right, are Tony Flores, TSRC past-president (Austin), Rep.
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Farmers sponsors blood drive
      Stewart Regional Blood Center is teaming up with 15 Farmers Insurance agencies to host a blood drive Saturday, March 31. "Community involvement is our way of showing how much we care about East Texas," said David Shamburger, insurance and financial services agent for Farmers Insurance.
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YARD OF THE MONTH
      The Yard of the Month for March is Dick and Betty Maszka. They live at 604 Kelli. Pictured with the Maszkas is Kay Gilbreath (right) with KWB. To nominate someone for Yard of the Month, send request to dkkcgil@hotmail.com.
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Davenport promoted to Austin Bank VP
      Jeff Austin III recently announced the promotion of Maria Davenport to assistant vice president/retail office manager and retail market manager for the Central East Market of Austin Bank. "As manager of the Central East Market, Maria will supervise teller operations in Whitehouse, Troup and Bullar...
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Trail ride Saturday for Overton veteran
      A benefit trailride will be held Saturday, March 31, at Tarrant Ranch near Bullard. The ride is sponsored by local equestrians and the Adopt a Soldier Now organization. The recipient is Tommy Guinn of Overton. Guinn was injured while doing relief work for the U.S. Army in Pakistan in March of 2006...
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Pigs, pies and picnic tables!
Junior Livestock Show begins today
      Youth from across the county will converge onto the East Texas fairgrounds to take part in the 31st annual Smith County Junior Livestock Show and Scholarship. The three-day event showcases the hard work and talents of 4-H, Future Farmers of America and Family, Career and Community Leaders of Ameri...
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A true man of service
Church recognizes Stewart for military, community efforts
      Waymon Stewart was the man of the hour Saturday, as members of his church held a parade and ceremony in his honor. The former Whitehouse school board trustee and president returned safely from a year's duty in Iraq this past November and served as grand marshal for the Community Church of God's ce...
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First UMC to present music/drama
      The music ministry and congregation of Whitehouse United Methodist Church will be presenting the music-drama "Jesus, Son of God" by Texas composer Gary Rhodes on Palm Sunday, April 1. Mr. Rhodes is the minister of music at Highland Baptist Church in Waco and is a prolific composer with many well-k...
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What's Cookin'?
Gooey Praline Monkey Bread
      3 cans biscuits 3/4 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. cinnamon 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted 1 c. chopped pecans, divided Preheat oven to 350o. Grease bundt pan and sprinkle heavily with pecan pieces. Cut biscuits into fourths. Mix sugars and cinnamon. Quickly dredge biscuits in butter, then s...
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Whitehouse UMC plans egg hunt
      First United Methodist Church of Whitehouse is hosting an egg hunt and "Breakfast with the Bunny" on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 9 am. The church also has scheduled an Easter cantata, "Jesus, Son of God" music drama for April 1. Music director is Larry McCord.
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PANCAKE SUPPER
      Members of the community enjoyed good food and fellowship as Troup's Rotary Club held its annual Pancake Supper last Thursday in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church. The supper is the group's major fundraiser for the year.
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HISTORICAL FIELD TRIP
      Bonnie Hinkle, director of the Cameron-J. Jarvis Troup Municipal Library, displays pictures of early Troup (above) to Troup Tiger Cubs #0375 and (at right) lets them examine some marbles made of wood.
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