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Curtis Williams, principal of the new Stanton-Smith Elementary School in Whitehouse, asked WISD trustees to allow him a moment to speak during the special called meeting Monday night. Williams took the opportunity to thank all of the other principals, faculty, employees and administration for making the first day of classes at the new school a wonderful success. More ... Life has been a bit of roller coaster ride over the past weeks for the Kinney family of Whitehouse. Their son, Ian Seth, came on the scene much earlier than expected but is growing and improving every day. Brian and Tina Scott Kinney and their first son Zane welcomed Seth into the world June 30 but he was not due until Aug. 20. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jimerson of Mixon will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Aug. 29. Roy Dean Jimerson and Beverly Ann Knight Jimerson were high school sweethearts and were married in 1958. The couple resides in Mixon. Roy was employed and retired from Wise Drilling Company. Beverly worked in the banking industry and retired after 40 years. More ... Last year, baby Ethan Powell of Flint was diagnosed with infant Acute L ymphoblastic Leukemia. When arriving at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, he was only expected to live 72 hours, and yet on Dec. 5, Ethan celebrated his first birthday. More ... C.L. and Billie Jean Guthrie Mason celebrated their 50th anniversary with a trip to Bossier City, La. C.L. and Billie met each other at church and married about nine months later. They settled in Troup and started their own dairy business which they operated for over 30 years. C.L. is currently working at Troup Auto Service and Billie is enjoying retirement. They have three sons: Jimmy Mason of Arp and David and Jason Mason of Troup. They have 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. More ... Rebekah Ann Sutton is excited to introduce her little brother Avery Reese Sutton. Proud parents are Trae and Bethany (Goines) Sutton of Temple. Avery was born Aug. 10, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz. and was 20" long. More ... Pyp Garden Center has been chosen as the Business Bright Spot for August by Keep Whitehouse Beautiful. Pyp It is located at 14801 Hwy. 110. Pictured above are Kay Gilbreath with KWB, owner Bettie de Wet (in back), Vicki English and Silvia Jiminez. More ... Whitehouse ISD recently recogized employees at its annual service awards ceremony. Pictured above are 15-year honorees: (front row) Kay Fulmer, Sharon Gray, Cindy Kiser, Nancy Reed, Melissa Stinchfield; (back row) Craig Dornak, Kim Kersh, Sam Marshall, Debbie Martin, Debra Sword, Sherry Taylor and Susie Varnell. At right is 35-year honoree Jerri Horn. More ... On Saturday, Aug. 16, the annual prize auction for the Summer Reading Program was held amidst lots of clapping and laughing (with a little bit of crying when there wasn't enough money to win a coveted prize). Quiet three-year-olds who never talked during the weekly programs were suddenly very confidently bidding and winning items. More ... DPS is stepping up enforcement Labor Day weekend in an effort to make the roads of Texas safer. All available troopers will be on duty Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1 looking for drunk drivers, speeders and seat belt violators. More ... The Tri County Leader office will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. The advertising deadline for next week's edition will be noon Friday, Aug. 29. The editorial deadline will be 5 p.m. Friday. The newspaper office will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 8 a.m. More ... The Lone Star Antique Tractor and Engine Association is hosting its annual Show and Tractor Pull, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Chip McClain proper ty. This all-day fun-filled event will include activities for all ages. More ... Former college and NFL star Joe Jackson leads a prayer for the safety of area football players at Sunday's Community Game Day service at Whitehouse First Assembly of God. Jackson was the special guest speaker at the third annual event. Coaches and players from the Whitehouse and Troup football programs attended. More ... The Dennis Patrick Kick-Off Event will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Whitehouse Junior High School. This is a fund-raising event for The Dennis Patrick Foundation, and everyone is welcome to attend. More ... Featuring a Cowboy Olympics, agricultural seminars, vendors and entertainment/ raffles/door prizes, the firstever East Texas Agriculture Exposition busts out of the gate on Saturday, Sept. 6. Troup Young Farmers is sponsoring the event, which will be held at the Cherokee County Exposition in Jacksonville. More ... |
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