January 17, 2008 / Front Page

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WISD plans 'field of dreams' for Wildcats

The trustees of Whitehouse ISD were honored during Monday night's meeting. Each campus had a special gift for the men who serve the students of the district. The most unique was a drawing by high school seniors Jon Harvell and Salomon Ortiz. More...

Shelton's path to the future paved with blue and silver

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

The Cowboys' loss on Sunday could be blamed on many people but not on Sarah Shelton. She was in her place cheering her heart out for the boys in the silver and blue. More...

Community

Girl Scout Cookie sales prepare future leaders

Every year, millions of girls across the United States gain valuable knowledge while providing the community with a special treat - Girl Scout Cookies. This year is not exception. Locally, the Girl Scout Cookie Program began on Jan. 11. More...

Duckie day celebrated at Whitehouse library

Saturday rang with quacks and happy laughter at the Whitehouse Community Library. Why you ask? It was a birthday party for Rubber Duckie. The lovable yellow toy claims Jan. 13, 1870 as its birthday. More...

Off-duty officer helps family

GOOD FOR YOU

The actions of an off-duty Troup police of ficer have earned him the praise of his chief and the gratitude of a Whitehouse family. Sgt. More...

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BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Vietnam Vets meet Vietnam Veterans of America will meet on Thursday, Jan. 17 at Traditions at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome. For info, Robbie 903-876-4935 or Roger 903-570-0618. More...

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Sports

TUESDAY BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD

Whitehouse 96, Marshall 67 Third-ranked Whitehouse remained unbeaten in district play with the win. Jacob Holmen led the offensive attack with 30 points and Cade Clark added 22 points for the Wildcats (19-1, 6-0). More...

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Haley Terry, 14-year-old WHS freshman cheerleader, took her first deer recently. While hunting with her grandpa Alan Haynes in Concho County, Terry shot this 11-point buck. She and her mom also bagged their first turkeys on this hunt. More...

Girls blank Marshall

SOCCER

The Ladycats opened their first home game of the season Tuesday night at Wildcat Stadium. Only two minutes into the game, Kelli Hill scored her team's first goal unassisted. More...

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Social

Portwood ready to celebrate 100th

Lee Portwood will celebrate his 100th birthday with family and friends in the fellowship hall of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church near Whitehouse on Jan. 20. He was born in Bullard on Jan. 21, 1908 to B.A. and Lula McAnally Portwood. More...

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David J. Roquemore and Laura R. Reynolds are pleased to announce that their marriage took place on Sept. 30, 2007 in New Braunfels. The couple are at home in Whitehouse. More...

Smith, Hulstine to marry March 29

Mike and Pennie Smith of Jacksonville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Maggie Lee Smith, to Joshua Michael Hulstine. More...

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Combs releases sales tax numbers

AUSTIN - Comptroller Susan Combs announced this week that the state collected $1.83 billion in sales tax revenue in December, up 9.1 percent compared to December 2006. More...

Trustees approve Beaty's evaluation, contract

BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Troup Independent School District trustees met for their regular monthly meeting Monday. In addition to a few equipment related-agenda items and student of the month presentations, the board approved a contract evaluation for Supt. Marvin Beaty. More...

Nominations are open for Mr. and Mrs. YesterYear

The Whitehouse YesterYear organization has opened nominations for the annual Mr. and Mrs. YesterYear recognition. Deadline for receiving nominations is Jan. 31. More...

School News

AREA STUDENTS EARN COLLEGE DEGREES

Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin is pleased to announce these area graduates during their recent commencement exercises. From Whitehouse: Deann Carol Acker, BSIS interdisciplinary studies, and Curtis Andrew Martine, BA history. More...

Wildcat yearbook order deadline slated Feb. 26

Deadline to order a 2007- 2008 Wildcat Yearbook is Feb. 26. Students who have not ordered a book by that date will not be guaranteed that they will be able to purchase an extra yearbook next fall. More...

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Students of the week at Whitehouse High School are seniors Allison Adams and Quentin McAdams. More...

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Obituaries

Lois P. Herring

Graveside services for Lois P. Herring, 84, of Troup were held Jan. 11 at Moody Cemetery, Moody, under direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Mrs. Herring died Jan. 8, 2008 at her residence. More...

Jana Lauren Shearer

A memorial service for Jana Lauren Shearer, 21, was held Jan. 10 at Lloyd James Funeral Chapel with Pastor Larry Reeves officiating. This fun-loving sweet girl was taken from us tragically on Jan. 5. More...

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