Troup American Legion announces clean up project for community
      The American Legion Auxiliary will be doing their part to keep Troup clean by picking up trash on Hwy. 110 South. Anyone wishing to help should meet at the American Legion Post at 302 E. Magnolia by 8:45 a. m. on Saturday, April 14. The American Legion meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 ...
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Happy Hearts to host AARP driver safety program
      The Happy Hearts of First Baptist Church of Whitehouse are hosting the AARP Driver Safety Program April 25-26. The class will begin at 1 p.m. in the big east room of the church.
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Rabies clinic site added: Troup Ag shop on May 1
      The Smith County Extension Office has updated its list of rabies vaccination clinics to include the Troup Ag shop at 7 p.m. on May 1. (See releated story, section B) A series of low-cost clinics are being held around the area from April 23 through May 1, with vaccinations for dogs and cats costin...
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Fund-raisers planned for Arp kindergartner
      Benefits for Arp kindergartner Jackson Huse are planned for Friday and Saturday, April 13-14. Jackson was diagnosed with a brain tumor in December and has been undergoing further tests and treatment in Houston and at the Ronald McDonald House/Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
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Pageant winners announced
      The Whitehouse High School auditorium was the site of the 2007 Whitehouse Today's Girl Pageant. The pageant was held on Feb. 24. Young ladies competed for awards and the titles of Today's Baby Queen (ages 0-3), Today's Doll (ages 4-6), Today's Miss (7-9), and Today's Teen (ages 13-15).
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Groups team up to offer makeover
      What a great gift for Mother's Day, a makeover. However, it won't involve facial scrubs or cucumber masks. It will be more like paint and nail guns. Whitehouse First Assembly of God Church and Giving Hope Ministries are joining forces to award an extreme room makeover to a deserving single mom in ...
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Trivia contest, auction to benefit Troup scholarship fund
      Two fund-raisers have been planned to benefit the Troup Academic Booster Club and the Troup Academic Scholarship Fund. On April 26, the TABC is sponsoring a trivia contest in the high school auditorium. A maximum of six people can enter as a team, with a $30 per team entry fee.
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WWCL to host 2nd Bunko night
      The Whitehouse Women's Civic League is hosting a fun filled Bunko Tournament on Thursday, April 26. Organizers say bunko is the hottest game in town and you don't want to miss this evening of fun, food, fellowship and prizes. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m in...
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Whitehouse alumni participating in Dallas breast cancer walk
      Benita Goines Tomlinson of Arlington will join thousands of other dedicated women and men at the Dallas/Fort Worth Breast Cancer 3-Day benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
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What's Cookin'?
Corn Casserole
      1 c. Minute rice 1 can Mexicorn, drained 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 stick margarine 1 ( 8oz.) sour cream Cook rice according to instructions on box and set aside. Saute onion in margarine. Add corn, sour cream, salt, pepper and chilies. Mix with rice and bake at 300o for 35 minutes. Top with mil...
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Earth Day celebration planned
      The Camp Tyler Foundation is looking for Earth-friendly businesses and organizations that would like to participate in Earth Day East Texas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at Camp Tyler. Groups are invited to set up a booth at this event to educate the public about being a good stewar...
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Area author signing books at Four Winds
      Longtime Tyler area native Fletcher King will be signing copies of the newly released medieval adventure "The Advent of the King" at the Four Winds Renaissance Faire on Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15. King, who graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler and earned a Bachelor of Arts in En...
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      The cool weather was no problem for those who turned out for the egg hunt at Troup's First Baptist Church on Saturday. A few extra layers of clothing, and the kids (and adults) were ready to go.
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County-wide cleanup Saturday
      A county-wide cleanup is scheduled Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Unwanted items can be taken to a variety of locations within Smith County, according to a notice from Constable Dennis Taylor, Pct. 5. Dumpster locations include the constable's office in Troup (two dumpsters), St.
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Extreme Makover episode features Overton family
      The April 15th edition of ABC's "Extreme Makeover" will spotlight the Gene Westbrook family of Lawton, Okla., but also features the Overton family of Tommy Guinn. Both Westbrook and Guinn were paralyzed in Iraq and were being considered for the Extreme Makeover spot; however, the Guinns stepped as...
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