Trustees raised the starting wage for bus drivers at Troup ISD to $12, citing the need to offer competitive salaries with area schools. Dewayne Brown, director of support services, reported that the school was short two drivers all of last year and is currently four short for the upcoming year. More...
While the flood waters have subsided in most areas, some Smith County residents are still dealing with the inconvenience of road and bridge damage. According to County Commissioner Bill McGinnis, the washed-out bridge on County Road 2180, Yarbrough Lane, remains as is until FEMA crews come to th... More...
Along with filling potholes and clearing overgrown ditches, the City of Whitehouse fights another effect of the recent rains: mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are an almost year-round problem in East Texas, but are especially overwhelming in the summertime. The tremendous amount of rainfall that has fallen... More...
In recent months, local band Rockett Queen's success has shot off, appropriately, like a rocket. One day the band is practicing in a garage and dreaming of making it big, More...
Readers of the Tri County Leader will now have the opportunity to pick up a copy of the newspaper at three new rack locations. Beginning this week, new stands are available at 4 Oakes Restaurant in Troup, the Whitehouse Post Office and Mr. J's Convenience Store in south Tyler. More...
If you have a son or daughter who will be entering Whitehouse High School as a freshman, or you have a new student entering Whitehouse High School for the first time, the Wildcat Fish Camp is for you. In order to make your child's transition to high school a smooth one, your son or daughter is in... More...
Community Activities Vietnam Veterans of America to meet Vietnam Veterans of America, Tyler Chapter, will meet Thursday, July 19 at Traditions at 7 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend. For info, call Robbie at 903-876-4935. More...
The Whitehouse Volleyball Camp will be held at Whitehouse High School the week of July 30 through Aug. 3. The camp is open to all area schools from incoming sixth through incoming ninth graders. Camp times will be 8:30- 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday with on-site registration from 7:30-8:30 on... More...
Whitehouse football coaches announce the dates for the ninth grade football camp, scheduled Aug. 6-10. Incoming freshmen who wish to attend should complete and return the registration form at left. This camp will provide instruction in the fundamentals of football, basic schemes of offense and d... More...
Paul Bryan Saxon, age 6, completed his work here on earth after a four and one-half year long battle with neuroblastoma. He was known for his witty sense of humor, love for his family and passion for NASCAR. He brought his family and friends much joy with his dimpled smile, and his life story ins... More...
The engagement of Amy Michelle Bowers and David Herman Birdsong is announced. The wedding is scheduled for Aug. 4 at First Baptist Church of Alto. The bride-elect, daughter of Luke Bowers of Tyler and Quentin and Susan Mims of Whitehouse, is a 1997 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. She is em... More...
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