Sgt. Samuel E. Kelsey was laid to rest following a hero's goodbye given by friends, family and total strangers on Dec. 21. Hundreds gathered at the First Baptist Church of Troup to eulogize this 24-year-old son of Denina Kelsey. More...
The year began with citizens of Whitehouse petitioning the city to put a park development plan to a vote and ends with the city council searching for the solution to its water needs. More...
Although discussion and action on the city's efforts to acquire a water line right of way was the lengthiest agenda item at last Tuesday's regular meeting, Whitehouse City Council members also voted to look for a new city engineer, heard a detailed water rate study report and continued to grapple ... More...
Equipping and teaching children the foundations necessary to be ready for life is one of the most challenging responsibilities for parents today. Need some help in your family? Gateway Baptist Church is offering classes in concepts and skills for parents and their families. For parents with teena... More...
Dear Editor: Life can be full of surprises and I got a big one last week, indeed many people were surprised last week. Westwood Convalescent and Rehabilitation Home, commonly referred to as "The Troup Nursing Home" is being closed. After 35+ years of operation, the doors are closing, residents ar... More...
Like many parents, I have spent some time reflecting on my habits as a parent. Am I doing the right things when it comes to raising my children? I know I've made many mistakes, yet I hope I've done some things well. What kind of men will they be? Will they be good husbands, fathers, citizens, and ... More...
Troup American Legion to meet Troup American Legion will meet Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 6 p.m. at the legion hall. Dixie Masonic Lodge to meet The Dixie Masonic Lodge #272 in Troup will meet Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. More...
The East Texas Woods and Waters Foundation (ETWWF) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPW) will be hosting two special fishing events in January 2008. One thousand rainbow trout will be stocked into The Nature Center pond to provide a FREE fishing opportunity for area youth and their adu... More...
Graveside services for Mark Duke, 47, of Whitehouse were held Dec. 22, at the Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup with Ed Pritchett officiating under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Duke was born March 29, 1960 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. He died Dec. 20, in Dallas. Duke was an electrician. More...
On Nov. 3, Suni Kay Bateman of Arp and Darrell W. Whittaker of New Chapel Hill were united in marriage at the Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville . Judge James Morris officiated the ceremony. Suni is the daughter of Van Bateman and Nancy Bateman of Arp. She is a graduate of Arp High School and hol... More...
Whitehouse students who participated in the "Nothing but Net" fundraiser at Pollard United Methodist Church are (left to right) Travis Tincher, Ross Viergever, Laura Viergever, Brittany Millican and Kevin Kapka. Not pictured is Jackson Driggs. More...
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