February 14, 2008 / Front Page

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SPRING SPECTACULAR

Photo/Jim Jackson First Ladies perform at a recent Whitehouse High School basketball game. The drill team is now preparing for its Spring Spectacular. See Page 7A. More...

Troup trustees call for election

Andy Griffin to run for Place 1
BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Troup school board members called for an election for places one, two and three at their regular monthly meeting on Monday. More...

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Progress continues along FM 346 in Whitehouse as curb is literally oozed and formed all in one motion by this curbing machine. Nick Moss of Moss Concrete runs the machine as a concrete truck rolls alongside feeding the mixture into the machine. More...

Willard's weekend wrangling paves way for college, career

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

It takes a special girl to spend her weekends with a 1,000 pound sweaty boy. That's what Kati Willard does almost every weekend of the year. No, it's not her boyfriend. More...

Community

Aggie moms meeting Feb. 21

The Tyler A&M Mothers' Club will be hosting a "Boutique" work night on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 Copeland Rd., at 7 p.m. More...

Mixon Missionary Baptist Church invites community to hear pastor

Those looking for a spiritual home, or just wanting to hear a good sermon, are invited to attend services at Mixon Missionary Baptist Church each Sunday at 11 a.m. Bro. More...

ARRIVING IN STYLE

Perry Hill and some of his friends were treated to a Chick-fil-a breakfast and Hummer limo ride to school this week. Hill won a contest through the youth department at Marvin United Methodist Church. More...

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School News

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Elementary principal Debbie Moxley recognizes paraprofessional/auxiliary employee of the month Carri Jackson, while THS principal Derek Driver congratulates teacher of the month Shane Chambless. More...

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High school student of the month Sarai Gonzalez More...

Academic team claims 3rd title

WINNING WILDCATS

The Whitehouse UIL Academic Team has won their third straight tournament Feb. 1-2. The Whitehouse Team won the Robert E. Lee Tournament Feb. 1-2, competing in a field of more than 40 schools in 21 events. More...

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Obituaries

Tommy Wesley Bain Sr.

Services for Tommy Wesley Bain Sr., 51, of Whitehouse were held Feb. 9 at Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors chapel, Tyler, with Dr. Ray Davis officiating. Burial was at Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup. Mr. Bain died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in Tyler. More...

Kathryn Muller

Services for Kathryn Muller, 91, of Tyler were held Feb. 10 at Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home with Dr. Shawn Corzine and Rev. Tony Causey officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Kathryn Muller went to be with the Lord on Feb. More...

R.E. Rawlinson

JACKSONVILLE - Graveside services for R.E. Rawlinson, 88, of Jacksonville were held Feb. 7 at McDonald Cemetery, New Summerfield, with the Rev. Donny Sadler officiating. Arrangements are with Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mr. More...

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Boothe quits council

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

Among the items considered on the Troup City Council agenda this week was the resignation of councilmember Nancy Boothe. More...

Hogden to run for mayor

BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Whitehouse councilmember Danny Hogden has filed to run for mayor in the May 10 city elections. The position of mayor and council places two and four are up for election. More...

City approves $3.1 million for water wells

BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Whitehouse City Council forged ahead with plans to develop water wells #8 and #9, approving $3.1 million at a special meeting Tuesday night. More...

Chamber banquet Feb. 28

Sheriff J.B. Smith will be the featured speaker at the annual banquet for the Troup Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Feb. 28. "Our banquet is a little early this year," President Mike Cline said. More...

News

Four vying for Pct. 3 Constable

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

Precinct #3 has four candidates running for the office of Smith County constable. As a means of introduction of the candidates, each was asked the same questions and allowed for additional information to be given. More...

Great Decisions explores diplomacy, mediation

'Talking to Our Enemies' topic for Feb. 20 gathering

How the United States deals with international challenges often depends on how it engages with both allies and enemies. More...

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Bulletin

BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Troup VFW to meet The Troup VFW will meet Thursday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Troup Library Library hosts scrapbooking Scrapbooking with Friends is set for Friday, Feb. More...

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Sports

Ladycats' postseason ends with last-second loss, 57-56

Despite leading most of the way, the Ladycats lost a heartbreaking bi-district contest to Mount Pleasant, 57-56, Tuesday. Whitehouse led by one point with six seconds remaining, but a missed free thrown gave Mount Pleasant one last chance. More...

Cats complete 14-0 district run

Whitehouse only scored about the half the points as Friday's win over Marshall, but it was enough to defeat Nacogdoches for the second time this year and secure a perfect 14-0 district record. More...

Lady Eagles clip Whitehouse

Whitehouse came out shooting early in the game and continued to pound the goal but the Ladycats could not find the back of the net. Whitehouse had 14 shots on goal to Lindale's 5. Brittany Gonzalez scored the first goal for Whitehouse unassisted. More...

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