January 10, 2008 / Front Page

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Troup PD takes lead on drugs

Two of the most common concerns of parents - teen drug use and missing children - are being addressed through new Troup Police Department initiatives. More...

Edmonds glad for opportunity to re-establish local roots

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

You know what they say about living in a small town? There is always a face around the corner you will recognize. That is once again the case in Troup. Their newest police officer is not new to the area at all. More...

Community

Memorial service today at 11

A memorial service for Jana Lauren Shearer, 21, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 at Lloyd James Funeral Chapel, 1011 E. First St., Tyler, with Pastor Larry Reeves officiating. Ms. More...

Sisters' fried pies retain Mamaw's touch

Growing business merits move to local storefront
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

Nothing says home like the squeak and slam of an old screen door. Walk up to the screen door at Mamaw's Fried Pies and smell the goodies on to cook, and, depending on your age, the fragrance will probably take you back to grandmother's kitchen. More...

CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING

Members of the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce, along with owners Rick and Donna Trevino and their family and staff, celebrate the ribbon cutting of new Whitehouse business TD Fitness Center. The Trevinos also own and operate TD Fitness Outlet. More...

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School News

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Students of the week at Whitehouse Junior High School are Kenzie Patterson, eighth grade, and Bryce Henning, seventh. Kenzie participates in sports and is in the NJHS. Her favorite class is theater arts and she enjoys playing Guitar Hero 3. More...

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Community Activities

Quilter's Guild meeting set 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. More...

Church Activities

Gateway Baptist parenting classes Gateway Baptist Church will offer parenting classes beginning Jan. 6. The series will meet each Sunday night 6-7 p.m. through March. The $10 book will be the only cost of the classes. More...

Sports Activities

WHS soccer fund-raiser set WHS soccer booster club has set Monday, Jan. 14 as a fundraiser night, 6-8 p.m. at Lone Star Pizza and Burgers, 2324 Loop 323 East in Tyler. All food purchases made during that time will benefit the WHS soccer program. More...

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Fall Sports

Fall sports banquet Jan. 24

The Whitehouse High School Fall Sports Banquet is scheduled Thursday, Jan. 24. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. in the WHS cafeteria with the awards presentation to follow in the auditorium. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale Jan. 14-21. More...

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Obituaries

Loyce Juanita Marks

Services for Loyce Juanita Marks, 82, of Troup were held Jan. 6, at the Union Grove Baptist Church Pavilion, near Troup with the Reverend Jim Norman officiating. More...

Clovis Deck

Services for Clovis Deck, 88, of Tyler were held Jan. 3 at the Cottle Funeral Home chapel, Troup with the Reverend Mike Martin officiating. Burial was in the Rucker Cemetery, Troup. Mrs. Deck died Dec. 31, at her residence. More...

Lois D. Simpson

Funeral services for Lois D. Simpson, 94, of Arp were held Jan. 4 in the Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home Chapel in Overton with Reverend Tommy Harden officiating. Burial was in Mason Cemetery. Mrs. Simpson died Jan. 1, 2008 in Overton. More...

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Suspect, victim have local ties

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

The investigation of an alleged kidnapping and gruesome murder of a Whitehouse woman continues by the Smith County Sheriff's Department along with other law enforcement agencies. Friends recount the events of Jan. More...

Troup council considers several agenda items

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

The January Troup City Council saw several agenda items but several drew no action. The council heard from Cherie Archer who owns property within the Pace-Hillcrest subdivision. More...

Chamber names Roquemore city liaison

Group's focus to remain on membership in 2008
BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Approximately 60 members of the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce gathered for a quarterly luncheon Tuesday, with incoming president Mike Peterson announcing plans for a city liaison position and a second Business Expo. More...

News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor: On or about the first of August, 2007, Phil Elledge, City Engineer, City of Whitehouse, Texas called me to request a topographic route survey across Donald Green's property located on Lilly Road. More...

WH arson case sentencing Jan. 14

Deborah Owens, who was arrested July 19 and charged with arson in the burning of the home of Bobby Whisenhunt on May 5, is scheduled to face a jury on Jan. 14. More...

Hanks Senior Center enjoys growth in 2007

The Hanks Senior Citizens Center in Whitehouse enjoyed a very good year. Several new friends have come to join them. Some just come for the fellowship, and others deliver meals to the homebound. More...

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Sports

Fifth-ranked Cats down Pine Tree

The Whitehouse Wildcats, ranked as the #5 team in class AAAA by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, downed a stubborn Pine Tree Pirate squad by a 60-43 score last Friday night in Wildcat Arena. More...

Whitehouse slips by Lady Pirates, 42-38

A third-quarter surge propelled the Whitehouse Ladycats to a 42-38 win over Pine Tree High School Friday. The road win moved the varsity team to 2-3 in district and 17-8 on the year. More...

TUESDAY SCOREBOARD

Whitehouse 72, Hallsville 34 Jacob Holmen scored a game-high 17 points to lead fifth-ranked Whitehouse to the commanding win. More...

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Social

Skrobinski, Beasley exchange vows Dec. 8

Tiffanie Lynn Skrobinski and Jeffrey Dwayne Beasley, both of Tyler, exchanged wedding vows on Dec. 8, 2007 at Calvary Baptist Church in Tyler. Dr. Fred Smith of Tyler and Rev. More...

Marshall, Squiers to wed

The engagement of Jennifer Marshall and Bubba Squiers is announced. Jennifer is the daughter of Britt Marshall and Marla Marshall of Tyler. More...

GOOD FOR YOU

Brittany Dintelman, daughter of Ben and Cathy Dintelman, graduated in December from Texas State University in San Marcos. She earned a degree in family and child development with a minor in fashion merchandising. More...

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