April 10, 2008 / Front Page

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COUNTY QUEEN

Valerie York, with escort Caleb Turner, won the Cherokee County Queen Contest at the junior livestock show. See page 11 for more Troup FFA show results. More...

Tri County Leader earns press awards

The Tri County Leader won four awards in the Northeast Texas Press Association's annual Better Newspaper Contest, including a first place in overall general excellence. More...

Rust wins constable run-off

Guthrie says he will file complaint

Dustin Rust received more than 70 percent of Tuesday's vote to defeat Gary Guthrie for the Republican nomination for Pct. 3 constable. With no Democratic opponent, the run-off win effectively gives Rust the office. More...

Community

Siempre Joven takes off for Mexico

If the streets of Troup are a little quieter this week it's because Jake Shuttlesworth and his car are off to the races again. More...

Troup VFD on the job thanks to funds

Thanks to the funds now coming in to the Troup Volunteer Fire Department from the newly formed Emergency Service District, the residents in and around Troup can count on faster response during the work day. More...

PYP IT MAKES CONTRIBUTION TO AWARDS

Yard of the month wannabes now have an extra incentive to strive for the Keep Whitehouse Beautiful award: a $25 gift certificate from Pyp It Garden Center. The donation of an award to go along with their monthly title is a first for KWB. More...

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Bulletin

BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Ribbon cutting Saturday The Greater Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting celebrating the addition of Java Dave's Coffee Shop and drive thru at The Market, Satu More...

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Sports

Tigers improve to 7-3 in district

Adam Voigt and Austin Braswell struck out 19 batters between them as the Troup Tigers picked up two district wins last week. More...

Ladycats still tied for 2nd place

Whitehouse remains tied with Marshall for second place in District 12-4A softball, notching wins over Nacogdoches and Kilgore to improve to 8-2. More...

Whitehouse players earn All-Star nod

The Azalea Orthopedics All-Star high school basketball players have been chosen for the April 12 games at the UT Tyler Patriot Center. More...

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Selden sworn in for Troup council seat

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

During Tuesday night's regular city council meeting in Troup, Sonny Selden was appointed to fill the vacancy in place three left with the resignation of Nancy Boothe. More...

AHA rep honors Higgins

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

Monday's Whitehouse ISD trustees meeting began with a presentation of awards to the Higgins Intermediate School principal Tom Luce. More...

Camp Tyler plans Earth Day events

The Camp Tyler Foundation is looking for Earth-friendly businesses and organizations that would like to participate in Earth Day East Texas from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 20 at Camp Tyler. More...

Special teacher has special talent for special kids

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

If Steve Callaway is in the room the smiles are on. It just can't be helped. He's that kind of guy. This 36-year education veteran has brought a great deal of joy to students, faculty, parents and the community. More...

School News

Superintendent's Report

Bestowing the gift of grace

I ran across a wonderful story a couple of weeks back that I wanted to share with you. Bill Tucker's father was a hard-working man of business that had fallen gravely ill. By the time he had recovered, the family business had been lost. Mr. More...

Sixth-graders do well at UIL competition

Holloway sixth grade competed at the district UIL meet this past Saturday at Pine Tree Junior High. Sixth grade placed second overall for their grade and third overall with the junior high. More...

WJHS wins third with 'Antic Spring'

Whitehouse Junior High Theater department recently presented "Antic Spring" for the UIL One Act Play and placed third in the district competition. Ross Viergever, Taylor Allen and Justin Bloom also received special recognition for their roles. More...

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Obituaries

William H. "Bill" Wallace

Services for William H. "Bill" Wallace, 65, of Whitehouse were held April 5 at Cottle Funeral Home chapel, Troup, with the Rev. Mike Cline officiating. Burial was in Mixon Cemetery. Mr. Wallace died April 1, 2008 in a Tyler hospital. More...

Paul Lam

Paul went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Tecumseh, Okla., on June 21, 1932 and graduated from Tecumseh High School. More...

Johnnie B. Talley

Services for Johnnie B. Talley, 69, of Troup were held April 5 at John R. Harmon Undertaking Co. chapel, Tyler, with the Rev. Elmer Kelley Jr. officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, Troup. Mr. More...

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