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May 17, 2007
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Voters turned out in large numbers for both Whitehouse and Troup elections. The $3 million park plan was narrowly defeated by Whitehouse voters, and incumbent Johnny Johnson decisively won over Hank Gilbert in the Troup trustee election. More...
Whitehouse community suffers triple loss

Whitehouse ISD suffered a triple loss this past week. Three young lives were taken in separate incidents over a five-day period. On the evening of May 8, WHS junior Alex Fleming was killed in an auto crash on Bascom Road just north of the Whitehouse city limits at Hillcreek ... More...

The public will have a chance to witness something not normally seen as Troup's American Legion hosts a flag retirement ceremony this Saturday. This is a first for Post 418 and possibly this area, said Commander Jim Chustz. More...

During Tuesday's meeting Whitehouse ISD trustees heard good news from several campuses. First up was Tom Luce, principal at Higgins Intermediate. His report included the efforts of his students which culminated in raising $8,923 for the American Heart Association during thei... More...
A bevy of scholarships and other honors were handed out Tuesday morning at Troup High School's annual awards ceremony. Among the announcements made was the introduction of the top three graduates: Brent Stenberg, valedictorian; Andrew Scoggins, salutatorian; and Nicole Daven... More...
Community Activities Vietnam Veterans of America to meet Vietnam Veterans of America, Tyler Chapter, will meet Thursday, May 17 at Traditions at 7 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend. For info, call Robbie at 903-876-4935. More...
The Troup Tigers ended the 07 season as area finalists, losing to Buna in a best-of-three series. Troup won the first game, 4-1, before falling 4-1 and 3-2 in games two and three. Head Coach Cal Sparks credited senior pitcher Nick Harrison with the opening victory, a contes... More...
Funeral services for Alexander (Alex) Erikson Fleming, 17, of Whitehouse were held May 11 at Green Acres Baptist Church with Brother Lou Gary Thomas and Justin Hayes officiating. Burial was in the Mexia City Cemetery with Rev. Charlie Holmes officiating. Services are under th... More...
Vonda Bateman of Arp and Troup and Jeffery Clausen of Davenport, Iowa, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Vonda is the daughter of Van Bateman and Nancy Bateman of Arp and granddaughter of the late Jim and Doris Mitchell of Troup. More...

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