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News July 12, 2007
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
      To the citizens of Whitehouse: This is our one time a year we send a note to you asking you to contribute to the operations of your volunteer fire department. As most of you know, an election was held for the creation of Smith County Emergency Service District #2. This election passed, with the c...
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Whitehouse chamber holds quarterly meeting
      Members of the Greater Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday for their quarterly meeting. They shared a pizza lunch provided by Rep. Leo Berman. Chamber president Brent Conaway reviewed the activities of the past few months including the first business expo. Conaway invited members to v...
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ANIMAL ATTRACTION
Pet owners marry, form dog-training business
BY KELLY GRIFFITH Contributing reporter
      Shari and Kevin Curran are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their dog training center, Pads N' Paws. The couple met when they were both volunteers for Therapet. Each had a Bernese Mountain dog, a breed that was once very uncommon in this area.
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Gay Smith promoted to Tyler market president
      Bank of America Texas President Walter Elcock announced today that Gay Smith has been named market president for Tyler. As market president, Smith will be the senior executive for business, civic and philanthropic activities for Bank of America in Tyler.
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Friends, family honor Green for compassion, hard work
BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor
      The tears and the praise fell equally Monday, as family and friends of the late Frances Green gathered at Philadelphia Blessing to pay tribute to the woman who played a vital role in the food pantry's growth and development.
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Troup City Council tables study request
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer
      Without the mayor or mayor pro-tem, the Troup City Council meeting on Tuesday went on with a quorum present. The first item for consideration was tabled. John Coblentz of Villa Drive came to the council asking for a speed study to be conducted and recommendation to the state that a 45 mph speed l...
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