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October 11th, 2007
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Photo/Jeff Mills Thacher Riddle and Amanda Margraves were chosen as homecoming king and queen at Troup ISD Friday. The seniors were crowned prior to the Tigers game with Waskom, which they won handily, 35-6. For more homecoming photos, see Page 3B. More...

The investigation continues by Texas Rangers into Tuesday night's shooting which resulted in the death of a Whitehouse man identified as 42-year-old Thomas Edward Topliff. Shortly before 7 p.m., Whitehouse officers responded to the home at 202 Parkdale on a reported domestic dispute. More...

The Whitehouse Women's Civic League will host an afternoon of fall fun followed by "Movie in the Park" on Saturday, Oct. 20. Events will start at 4:30 p.m. at Whitehouse City Park, 309 E. Main Street. Admission is free and all proceeds from the food concession, face painting, cookbook and glow ne... More...

R.J. Roddy imparts his wisdom on some young guests at Tuesday's Rotary Club meeting in Troup. Smith County Judge Joel Baker and County Commissioner Bill McInnis were the guest speakers bringing a presentation on the proposed Smith County Justice Center. More...
A lengthy agenda during Troup's city council meeting Tuesday night yielded several decisions as well as having many items tabled to a later date. More...
Country singer Pat Green will be part of Tyler Junior College's second annual Parents Weekend, set Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13. "Last year's inaugural Parents Weekend was a great success," said Dr. Austin Lane, TJC vice president of student affairs. "We're not sure if we can top it, but we're... More...
Quilters' Guild to meet The Quilters' Guild of East Texas meets on the second Thursday of each month at Pollard United Methodist Church. Fellowship starts with coffee and goodies at 9:30 a.m. Night meetings are also held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Pollard United Methodist C... More...
Reggie Wade crossed the goal line four times to lead the Troup Tigers over Waskom, 35- 6, in an inspired homecoming victory. The win was crucial for the Tigers, halting an uncharacteristic three-game losing streak and evening the team's district record at 1-1. More...
Jan Ross Flanagan, daughter of Monnie and Maude (Findley) Ross, was born on Aug. 18, 1936 in Henderson and passed away on Oct. 6, 2007 in Tyler at the age of 71. She was united in marriage with Danny Flanagan and to this union three children were born, all surviving. More...
Toya Michelle Sanford and Jerry Wayne Turner were married Sept. 14, 2007 at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville. Judge Chris Davis officiated the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by sons Brady and Tristin Sanford. She was attended by Rebekah and Layla Turner, daughters of the groom. More...