The hands of the First United Methodist Church of Troup are stretching far and wide to reach half-way around the world during this season of harvest. And it all starts with fun, food and fellowship right at home in Troup. The First UMC of Troup is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 10 begi... More...
This month's meeting of the Whitehouse ISD trustees saw two huge hurdles successfully scaled in the process of the alignment of the four elementary campuses. The proposal brought forward from the community-wide citizen committee, represented by Larry Reeves, was approved by the board. More...
With a mere 23,288 people voting in Smith County, they have spoken to defeat yet another jail bond proposal. Within the 87 precincts, 14,131 voted against and 6,369 voted for the $125 million project. More...
With only a few days to go, Bullard's Red, White and Blue festival is shaping to be one of spectacular proportions. A day of fun-filled activities is planned, and spokesperson Teresa Adams-Wilks said she's excited. "The committee has put so much work into making this something the Chamber of Com... More...
AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service available to taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. With services to be offered beginning Feb. 1, the agency is seeking area volunteers to help sign up ... More...
Whitehouse High School Theatre will present the popular musical comedy "The Pajama Game" on Nov. 8, 10 and 13 at the WHS auditorium. Showtime is 7 p.m. for all performances; admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and $1 for children. More...
Quilter's Guild meet today 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 Methodis... More...
Troup's Jake Herington finished in 110th place with a time of 21:20 at Saturday's regional meet. Herington also qualifed for regionals last year. More...
Services for Marjorie "Margie" Louise Sewell, 80, of Troup were held Nov. 3 at First Baptist Church, Mixon. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, under direction of Laurel Land Funeral Home, Fort Worth. Mrs. Sewell died Oct. 31, 2007. More...
Morris and Ann Cates of Tyler will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 15. The Cates, who met at Tyler Bank in Trust and had their first date at El Charro's, married Nov. 15, 1957 at the First Baptist Church in Edom. More...
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