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Drott's dream comes true
Whitehouse teen gets chance to attend boot camp
If eighth-graders still had "show and tell" of how they spent their summer vacations, Kyle Drott's adventure would probably top them all. Kyle went to boot camp. No, he was not sent there as punishment for bad behavior or to learn to respect authority, he chose to go. As a matter of fact, it was his wish to go. More...
Water contract approved
Council OKs 25-year proposal; water bills to increase by $9.50 month
BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

On a 3-2 vote Tuesday, the Whitehouse City Council approved a 25-year water contract with the City of Tyler. Members Mike Jeter, Charles Parker and Tony Hill voted yes, while Gene Champion and Dale Moran voted no. The decision came more than three hours into the meeting, which drew another packed house and featured a number of citizen speakers. More...

Troup mourns loss of R.J. Roddy

Just hours after his death on Monday, R.J. Roddy was remembered as an active citizen, a good Christian, a devoted family man and an inspiration to others. "His life had a lasting impact on anyone who was fortunate enough to call him a mentor and a friend," said Russ Obar. More...

 Community
• article has image Whitehouse ISD board approves budget, tax rate
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...
• article has image Fund established for Seth Kinney
• article has image Jimersons to celebrate golden anniversary
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 News
• LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Editor, In writing this article, I am not doing so in support of or defending the people who are unhappy over the water problems and it is not in support of or defending the Whitehouse officials. The sole purpose is to inform the citizens of the past water problems. More...
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 School News
• article has image Job opening not easy to fill
I wanted to announce that there is an immediate job opening in Troup. The job description is all encompassing. You must first be honest beyond reproach, love children and be willing to dedicate your entire life to them, as well as, to the teachers that work with them each and every day. More...
• article has image BOWIE SAYS GOODBYE
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 Bulletin
• article has image BULLETIN BOARD
Community Activities Parkinsonians of East Texas meets Thursday Parkinsonians of East Texas will meet Thursday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. at Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd. The speaker will be physical therapist David Bulls. His topic will be "Parkinson disease - Balance and Falling Issues. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Heartbreakers win state title, 2 earn honors
The Heartbreakers are TTAS (Texas Teenage Association of Softball) state champions of the 10-and-under division, also called the Midget Girls division. The Heartbreakers went 12- 0 during the regular season, then went 6-0 in the state tournament to finish the year undefeated at 18-0. More...
• article has image Cats ready to open year after solid Carthage scrimmage
• article has image Ladycats take 2nd in tourney
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 Obituaries
• article has image R.J. Roddy
Services for R.J. Roddy, 89, of Troup will be held on Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Troup Church of Christ with Jim Heath and David Jenkinson officiating. Burial, with militar y honors, will be in the Pinecrest Cemetary, Troup, under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. More...
• article has image Tommy Frank Butcher
• article has image Marshall Earl Brown
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