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September 4, 2008  RSS feed
Gustav brings visitors north for Labor Day
RIDING OUT THE STORM
Labor Day weekend saw visitors from the south and the east looking for a place to call home for a couple of days while the winds and rain of Hurricane Gustav howled. Over 550 evacuees found themselves on the welcome mat of Troup and Whitehouse. And in true southern hospitality fashion, they were invited in and attended to. More...
Troup inches way to balanced budget
SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff Writer

When the Troup City Council met Aug. 28 they were miles away from the most necessary document the city government must have, a balanced budget. With skyrocketing fuel costs and electricity hikes, that golden number seemed unreachable. More...

First ET Ag Expo set for Saturday

Troup Young Farmers is sponsoring what they hope will be an annual event, the East Texas Agricultural Expo, on tap this Saturday at Jacksonville's Cherokee County Exposition Center. More...

 Community
• Tractor show, pull Saturday
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. This event includes activities for all ages including antique engine displays, tractor pulls, antique farm machine demonstrations and even a tractor parade. More...
• Meals on Wheels Weekly Menu Sept. 4-11
• Area high school students can try out for Patriot Idol
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 News
• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Editor, Meet the Tigers in Troup was very disappointing to parents, grandparents, and some players! The event was to start at 6 p.m., although it started at 7:30 p.m., and after waiting so long to hear the introductions of players they failed to announce the names of the JV volleyball teams and the JV football team! More...
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 School News
• Academic Team showcase Sept. 16
The Whitehouse High School UIL Academic Team is hosting a BBQ dinner and showcasing the intellectual talent of the community's best and brightest high school students on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. Pit Master Wayne Loudamy of the Road Kill Grill is catering the dinner in the WHS cafeteria. More...
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• article has image Dennis Patrick Kick-Off Event Saturday
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 Bulletin
• article has image BULLETIN BOARD
Community Activities Cub Scout meeting tonight Families interested in Cub Scouting are invited to attend a sign-up meeting Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at Holloway Middle School. Contact David Wood at 903-839-5460 for more information. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Turnovers plague Cats in 52-35 loss
"You can't have that many turnovers and expect to beat any team, especially a good team." Those were the words spoken to his players by Coach Randy McFarlin after last Friday's season opener against Garland Naaman Forest. More...
• article has image Yellowjackets upend Tigers, 21-7, in opener
• article has image Ladycats claim 3rd in JT tourney
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 Obituaries
• Mary C. Moore
Graveside services for Mary C. Moore, 93, of Troup were held Aug. 30 at Bradford Cemetery, Troup, with Bro. Ross Hall officiating. Arrangements were under direction of Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, Lindale. Mrs. Moore died Aug. 28, 2008 in a Tyler nursing home. More...
• Oletha Derrett Baker
• article has image Donna Gayle Tannery
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