Eugene McElory was no stranger to respect and appreciation from the Troup community for his many years of public service. A ceremony this Sunday, however, will offer the most personal tribute as his family dedicates "Mr. Mac's Cook Shack" at Troup's United Methodist Church. More...
With a voice vote, the Troup City Council approved a proposed budget and tax rate schedule during Tuesday night's regular meeting. The proposed budget and tax rate will be a part of public hearings set for Thursday, Aug. 23 and Monday, Aug. 27. More...
Several traffic and criminal laws will go into effect Sept. 1, with many tightening restrictions and calling for tougher penalties. The following synopses of some of the more notable laws were provided by Trooper Jean Dark, public information officer for the Highway Patrol Education Unit. More...
The junior class at Troup High School is compiling a cookbook for their fund-raising project this year. The funds raised during this project will be used for their Junior-Senior Prom in the spring and their future senior activities. More...
The budget workshop section of the Whitehouse ISD board of trustees yielded a date set for the public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate. That meeting will be Monday, Aug. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Wildcat Annex at 109 Wildcat Dr. More...
I don't know if any of my co-workers ever played baseball but they sure seem to have some of the special qualities as Leo Durocher used when describing his former second baseman, Eddie Stankey. Durocher said that "Stankey can't run, can't hit, can't field, and can't throw. All he can do is beat yo... More...
Community Activities Vietnam Veterans of America to meet Vietnam Veterans of America, Tyler Chapter, will meet Thursday, Aug. 16 at Traditions at 7 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend. For info, call Robbie at 903-876-4935. More...
The Tyler East All-Stars trounced the defending World Series champs Tuesday, to take a 2-0 record into the second half of pool play. Five Whitehouse varsity players are on the senior division team: Heath Mayo, Ryan Bell, Brady Attaway, Grant Brandon and Seth Cashion. More...
Tiger fans can get their season tickets beginning today. Three different fall sports packages are available at the Troup High School office. An all-sports package (football, volleyball and basketball) is available for $50. The ticket includes reserved football seating. More...
Everett V. Chase, 65, of Whitehouse passed away on Aug. 7, 2007 after a long battle with health problems. Formerly of Beloit, Wis., he moved to Whitehouse in 1992. He is survived by three sons, Wesley E. Chase and wife Shannon, Tyler, Erik W. Chase and wife Kristi, San Marcos, and Jason L. More...
Sara Elizabeth Mays and Michael Steven Price were united in marriage on Aug. 11, 2007 in an evening ceremony at Oak Forest Church of Christ in Goldsboro, N.C. Bro. Lennie Reagan from Oak Forest Church of Christ officiated the double-ring ceremony. More...
In celebration of Bascom United Methodist Church's 150-year anniversary Sunday, Aug. 18, church members, friends and the community are invited for special services including music, tributes and displays of historical memorabilia, More...
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