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July 26, 2007
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GUSSIED UP GRAND OPENING
Offering a stylish mix of clothing, jewelry and other fashion accessories, Gussied Up Boutique officially opened its doors in Troup Tuesday. City council members and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce were on hand for the grand opening and ribbon cutting. More...
Hosts needed for community block parties

Local neighborhoods are invited to join forces with thousands for the "24th Annual National Night Out" (NNO) crime and drug prevention event on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Those interested in hosting a party for their block or street should contact their local police department for more information and to s... More...

Walker earns spot in Band Hall of Fame

Stanley Walker, longtime East Texas band director, was inducted into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame this past weekend. His wife, Ann, was present to accept the award. Walker lost his battle with cancer March 19, 2007 in Whitehouse. More...

 Community
•Meals on Wheels Weekly Menu July 26-July 31
Please call the day before if you are going to eat the next day. Bobbie & Acker Hanks Senior Center 118 Railroad Ave. Whitehouse, Texas 903-839-6958 Troup Municipal Library 102 S. More...
•What's Cookin'?
•Former Apache Belles to take part in half-time
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 News
•New checking account offers annual interest, refund on ATM fees
On Monday, July 30, Austin Bank unveils Free Checking PLUS: a unique, no minimum balance free checking account that rewards customers with 5.01% Annual Percentage Yield earnings and automatic refunds on ATM fees nationwide. "We are excited about introducing Free Checking PLUS into the market," sa... More...
•FULL SERVICE
•Whitehouse city council approves well #5
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 School News
•Higgins Pre-K, Head Start registration Aug. 1-2
Pre-kindergarten and Head Start registration at Higgins Intermediate School will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1-2. Children must be four years old by Sept. 1, 2007 and a resident of the Whitehouse Independent School District in order to apply for the WISD Pre-K program. More...
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 Bulletin
•BULLETIN BOARD
Community Activities Parkinsonians of East Texas meeting Parkinsonians of East Texas will meet Thursday, July 26 at 2 p.m. at East Texas Medical Center Pavilion, 801 Clinic Dr., Tyler. The speaker will be therapist Lynn Henry Parking who will talk about fall prevention. Parking is free for the ... More...
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 Sports
•Troup Titans win state; Diamond Divas finish third
Two Troup teams, Troup Titans and Diamond Divas, stormed the state tournaments for both softball and T-ball, bringing home first and third place honors. The Troup Titans entered the state softball tournament with an undefeated record of 16- 0. "The first loss of the year was the first game of the... More...
•ET Longhorns compete in USFA world series
•Boodie wins Hilltop's club championship
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 Fall Sports
•Wildcat season tickets on sale
Whitehouse High School season football tickets will be on sale in the Athletic Office at the high school from July 30 through Aug. 24. Season ticket holders from last year may purchase their tickets July 30-31. They can relocate their tickets on Aug. 1-2. More...
•Booster club taking program orders
•Fall sports tab slated Aug. 27
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 Obituaries
•Patricia Rex Gentry
Patricia Rex Gentry, born Oct. 2, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio, went home to join our Heavenly Father on July 18, 2007. Patty graduated from John Tyler High School in Tyler in 1966. After graduating, she attended East Texas School of Nursing in Tyler, where she received her RN degree on Aug. 22, 1969.... More...
•Billie Jo McCugh
•Frances Ann Williams
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 Social
•Suspect arrested for WH fire
The fire that destroyed the home of Bobby Whisenhunt at 205 Delmar of Whitehouse on May 5 was a case of arson and a suspect is in custody. More...
•Hargis, Dahlgren exchange vows July 21
•Carruth, Blair to marry
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