July 24, 2008 / Front Page

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Cause of Friday's fire still under investigation

The cause of an early morning housefire remains under investigation by Smith County Fire Marshal Jim Seaton. The blaze at 10917 Shadow Wood Circle in Whitehouse was called in about 3:40 a.m. More...

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

David Wilson serves community, loves his family
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

There was a day and time that David Wilson could sit on the front porch of his house or look out the feed store window and know every soul that walked down the street. That's just not so anymore. More...

Community

Meals on Wheels Weekly Menu

July 24-31

Please call the day before if you are going to eat the next day. Bobbie & Acker Hanks Senior Center 118 Railroad Ave. Whitehouse, Texas 903-839-6958 Troup Municipal Library 102 S. More...

Zumba mixes fun and fitness at YMCA

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

There's a whole lot of shakin' going on at the Whitehouse YMCA. It goes along with thumping music and shouts coming from the gym. More...

'Oliver!' continues at TCT

The Tyler Civic Theatre production of Oliver! continues this week and next at Braithwaite Theater. Oliver! is a family-friendly show with lots of children in the production, including the title character. More...

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Bulletin

BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Yoga class Monday Yoga class meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the youth wing of First Baptist Church of Whitehouse. There is no fee for the class. More...

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Sports

V-ball camp July 28-Aug. 1

The Whitehouse Volleyball Camp will be held at Whitehouse High School the week of July 28 through Aug. 1. The camp is open to all area schools from incoming sixth through incoming ninth graders. Camp times will be 8:30- 11:30 a.m. More...

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The Whitehouse Warriors won their regular season and district championship and will now head to the state tournament in Clifton July 28. More...

WH season f-ball tickets to go on sale

Whitehouse High School Football season tickets will go on sale in the Athletic Office Aug. 4-22. Thursday, July 24, is the last day for previous season ticket holders to make exclusive advance purchases. More...

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Church News

First Assembly youth put talents to good use

BY CAITLIN GIDDENS Contributing writer

Rolling out of bed, WHS senior Wes Holt hits his 5 o'clock alarm and glares at the blinking numbers. With a heavy sigh he throws on some clothes and sprints out the door to greet dark skies. Even the sun is still asleep this Saturday morning. More...

Brett Family brings Branson show to ET

The Brett Family Singers are bringing their incredibly popular Branson show to Palestine on Friday, July 25. Tickets for the 7 p.m. More...

Central Baptist Church hosting 2 guest speakers

In-depth biblical teaching will be offered for two weekends at Central Baptist Church in Tyler. Ray Adams, a professor of biblical archeology and biblical history, will speak on "Biblical Archeology" on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. More...

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Council selects engineer

Whitehouse City Council chose Brannon Corp of Tyler to handle the city's future engineering needs. The firm was one of four companies the council interviewed at a special meeting on July 10. More...

Troup Young Farmers plan ET Ag Expo

Featuring a Cowboy Olympics, agricultural seminars, vendors from all over Texas and enter tainment/raf fles/door prizes, the first-ever East Texas Agriculture Exposition busts out of the gate on Sept. 6. More...

TISD OKs measure to simplify tax billing

BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Troup school board members approved an interlocal agreement with the Smith County Tax Office at a special meeting on July 17. More...

News

WISD trustees approve GT program change

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

With the expansion and realignment of campuses for fifth grade and below, many adjustments have been necessary to meet all the needs of all the students. One of those areas is the Gifted and Talented program. More...

INDOOR/OUTDOOR WATER CONSERVATION TIPS

Indoor General · Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it. Use it to water your indoor plants or garden. · Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. More...

CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING

Nell Hoce and Sandra Harvell welcome family, friends and the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce to their ribbon cutting ceremony, marking their move to the new location of Mamaw's Fried Pies at 904 Hwy 110. North. More...

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Obituaries

Debra Youngs

Services are pending for Debra Youngs, 47, of Troup. Mrs. Youngs died July 18 in Grand Cayman. Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville will direct the services once date and time is set. Mrs. More...

Donald Wayne Oxford

Memorial services for Donald Wayne Oxford, 59, of Whitehouse were held July 19 at Lloyd James Funeral Home chapel, Tyler, with Bro. Lou Gary Thomas officiating. Mr. Oxford died July 11, 2008 at his residence. He was born Jan. More...

Charles R. Ivy

Charles R. Ivy LINDALE - Services for Charles R. Ivy, 68, of Lindale were held July 18 at New Harmony Baptist Church with Bro. Grady McDonald and Daniel Baker officiating. More...

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