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May 29, 2008 / Front Page

CELEBRATING TEXAS

Some of the students of the Children's Learning Center in Whitehouse, with a little help from the parents, made covered wagons last week as they celebrated Texas week. More...

Schools honor retirees

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

As the last day of school fast approaches, that group gathered at the door waiting for the final bell is not students. More...

Meeting special needs requires a special person

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

Many times special needs students are labeled as disabled or helpless. In many instances that could not be further from the truth. One of those myth-slayers is John Lowdermilk. More...

Community

Troup library celebrates winners

Almost 100 people - young writers, their parents, and teachers - attended the 2008 Composition Competition Award Ceremony on May 10 at the Troup Municipal Library. More...

The Troup Independent School district announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided at the Troup High School Cafeteria, 927 Arp Dr., starting June 3- June 27. More...

Ward earns degree at Boston College

Ian Thomas Ward, son of Agnes and Dr. Frank T. Ward of Whitehouse, was awarded a Bachelor of Science in management from Boston College on May 19. Ian is a graduate of Bishop T. K. Gorman High School, Tyler. More...

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Bulletin

BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Whitehouse Cemetery annual meeting The annual meeting of the Whitehouse Cemetery Association is scheduled for Sunday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a business meeting followed by a lunch under the large oak trees. More...

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Sports

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Several Wildcat baseball players earned All- District honors, including first team selections Seth Cashion, catcher; Ryan Bell, infielder; and Kevan House, outfielder. Matt Durst, pitcher, received second team honors. More...

First Ladies hold tryouts

The Whitehouse High School First Ladies Drill Team tr youts for the 2008-2009 school year were held recently. The candidates learned a jazz routine and a kick routine in just three days from the 2008-2009 officers. More...

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The 2008-09 freshman cheerleaders for Whitehouse High School are, left to right, (front) Kyleigh Primo, Kaytlynn Stallcup, Courtney Carter, Lindsey Grindele, (back) Kelsey Mundt, Brooke Marcum, Olivia Sweeney and Michelle Stewart. More...

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IESI requests fuel surcharge

BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Whitehouse City Council approved IESI's request for a rate increase based on the Consumer Price Index, but tabled a possible fuel surcharge until the next regular meeting. More...

Council appoints new member

With four interested candidates to choose from, Whitehouse City Council members appointed Tony Hill to Place 3, filling the unexpired term of new mayor Danny Hogden. More...

NDS announces September closing

California-based NDS Inc. has announced it will close its Troup factory, effective Sept. 30, and at least 140 employees will lose their jobs. More...

School News

NEW GENERATIONS PRE-K GRADUATES

Ms. Ginger's Class More...

Troup honors academic achievement at assembly

Troup High School held its end-of-year academic awards assembly on May 20, recognizing students for academics, attendance and UIL achievement. More...

WHS students earn scholaships

Whitehouse High School held its Senior Night awards assembly on May 20, with more than $1 million in scholarships announced. The academic and faculty-chosen Top Ten were announced, along with many other areas of recognition. More...

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Obituaries

James H. Martin

Services for James H. "Jim" Martin, 85, of Troup were held May 28 at Cottle Funeral Home chapel, Troup, with Johnny Anders officiating. Burial was in Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup. Mr. Martin died May 26, 2008 at a Tyler hospice. More...

Russell Dayton Rischard

Services for Russell Dayton Rischard, 47, of Whitehouse are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Cornerstone Assembly of God Church with Rev. Thomas M. Saali officiating. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. More...

Christine Haggerty

Services for Christine Haggerty, 73, of Tyler were held May 23 at Smith Temple Church of God in Christ with Bishop David R. Houston officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, Whitehouse, under direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler. More...

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