First Assembly of God's Family Fall Fest
     First Assembly of God's Family Fall Fest was a success, according to Pastor Michael Fleming. The first-time event attracted more than 600 attendees for various games, rides, a petting zoo, pie contest, and classic car, truck and bike show. Fleming said the church hopes to have an even bigger, better...
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DOUBLE DUTY
     Photo/Suzanne Loudamy Jeff Hale found himself with two jobs last week-- Troup city councilman and babysitter. Due to last minute scheduling problems, Hale had to bring grandson Jack Boone Hale to the city council's monthly meeting. Council member Barbara Barton looks on as Hale attends both civic an...
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NEW BUSINESS IN TROUP
     Myessia Lacy puts the finishing touch on a hairstyle for Tanya Davis. Lacy is a stylist at The Final Touch in Troup, a new beauty shop owned by Reggie Gipson. In addition to the services offered by Lacy and barber Darren Smith, there is also a boutique featuring items such as art prints, statues and...
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What's Cookin'?
      Festive Strawberry Salad 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened strawberries,
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Kay Taylor donates $500 to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
      Kay Taylor of Farmers Insurance has made a $500 donation to help support Girl Scout leadership programs in Smith County. Taylor made the presentation on Sept. 6 to Colleen Walker, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, and Tom Dewitt, chair of the Tyler Girl Scout Community Partnership Fund D...
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'Topper Club' welcomes Rusk agent
      RUSK -- David Sandoz, a Farmers Insurance Agent in Rusk, has been inducted into the Farmers' "Topper Club" of Farmers' top sales producers. David Sandoz has been recognized by Farmers for outstanding sales achievements during 2006.
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READY TO ROLL
     Wilbur Davis and crew of Davis Exterminating have opened a storefront for the established Whitehouse business. Previously operating out of his home for five and a half years, Davis said his wife suggested it might be time to open an office. Pictured with Davis (second from right) are sons Adam and G...
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GRAND OPENING
     Whitehouse Donut & Mini-Mart held its grand opening Saturday, Sept. 15. The new store, owned by Johnny Cheng, is located at the corner of Hwy. 110 and FM 346. Featuring a large assortment of donuts plus bagels, croissants, biscuits and muffins, as well as ice mochas and smoothies, the store is open ...
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