While there are always at least two sides to every argument, there is one thing that both sides of this issue seem to agree on -- Smith County needs a new jail. With early voting beginning Monday, Oct. More...
Photo/Jim Jackson Rachel Lunsford is the 2007 homecoming queen for Whitehouse High School. She is escorted by her father, Dale Lunsford. See page 6B for more homecoming photos. More...
Texans affected by the June 16-August 3 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have only two weeks left to register for disaster assistance. The registration deadline is Oct. 29, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reminded ... 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...
Recently I read the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes. "What Happens to a Dream Deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore- and then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over- like a syrupy sweet? More...
Vietnam Vets meet Vietnam Veterans of America will meet on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Traditions at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome. For info, Robbie 903-876-4935 or Roger 903-570-0618. Parkinsonians of East Texas meeting Parkinsonians of East Texas will meet Thursday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at East Texas... More...
With former Troup coach John Frazier at the helm, West Rusk defeated the Tigers Friday night, 44-14, handing the team its second district loss.Senior Reggie Wade turned in another big performance, scoring both Troup touchdowns. West Rusk's Daniel Thompson led his team with three TDs in the Distric... More...
Services for Hugo C. Schmidt, 76, of Tyler were held Oct. 17 at Lloyd James Funeral Chapel with Karn Schmidt officiating. Burial was in Cathedral in the Pines under direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. He passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 in Tyler. More...
Head football coach and athletic director Randy McFarlin was honored as the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce's Person of Impact at the annual awards dinner Tuesday night. Director Glen Greeney presented the award to a surprised McFarlin, who led last year's Wildcat football team to an area champion... More...
Donning his tool belt, Pastor Michael Jeter officially dedicated the new Family Life Center at First Baptist Church in Troup on Sunday, Oct. 7. "This building is a tool -- that's all it is," said Jeter. "It's a tool to better help us serve the Lord. More...
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