September 11, 2008 / Front Page

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Members of the First Ladies drill team perform during halftime at the Whitehouse game with Sulphur Springs last Friday. The group is hosting a lock-in Saturday for possible future First Ladies. See story, 10A. More...

TxDOT crews plan work for SH 135

Beginning today, Texas Department of Transportation maintenance crews are scheduled to resurface SH 135 in Troup between FM 13 and Troup High School. More...

Area citizens asked to host National Night Out events

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, neighborhoods throughout Whitehouse are being invited to join forces with thousands for the "25th Annual National Night Out" (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. More...

Community

Mt. Carmel reaches out to community

More than 30,000 churches around the world have participated in 40 Days of Purpose, the spiritual growth campaign launched by one of America's largest churches, Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. Mt. More...

Prince of Peace plans series of meetings on Catholic faith

Catholic-Christian inquiry meetings at Prince of Peace Catholic Church offer an opportunity to learn what the Catholic church believes. These meetings are open to adults of any faith or none, who are interested in knowing about Catholicism. More...

Church to honor Edna Jones

The family and friends of Sister Edna Jones request your presence to honor her on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. for all the faithful service she has rendered to the community. More...

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School News

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Whitehouse Junior High - Sept. 1-5: Andrew Broaddus is in the seventh grade and participates in athletics and band. His favorite class is English, and his hobbies include remote control airplanes. More...

Academic Booster Club hosting dinner, showcase event for WHS UIL students

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. More...

WHITEHOUSE COACH REMEMBERED

Patrick honored with memorial; kick-off event raises funds

Late Whitehouse Junior High coach Dennis Patrick was remembered and honored this past week, first with a presentation to his wife Ellen Patrick at Friday's varsity football game and then Saturday at a kick-off event for a foundation established in More...

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Fall Sports

Friday night flights ...

Troup (above) and Whitehouse cheerleaders (top right) perform high-flying stunts at last Friday's football games. More...

First Ladies hosting lock-in

The Whitehouse First Ladies will offer an evening of fun and entertainment for girls in Kindergarten through the fifth grade Saturday, Sept. 13 from 6-9 p.m. in the Whitehouse High School gym. More...

FIRST LADIES OF THE WEEK

August 29, 2008

Name: Emily Estrella Grade: Junior Parents: Florida and Danny Estrella School Activities: Band, drill team, Foreign Language Club, A/B honor roll More...

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Social

Gober, Cotto ceremony on Sept. 6

Rachel Elaine Gober and Ricky Cotto exchanged vows on Sept. 6, 2008 at Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. Jeff Olive of Dayspring United Methodist Church in Tyler and Dr. More...

Youngblood, Lepold to wed

Meredith Youngblood and Eric Lepold have announced their engagement. Meredith is the daughter of Steve and Linda Youngblood of Whitehouse. More...

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Council adopts rate, budget for 2008-09

CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Whitehouse City Council voted to adopt its 2008-09 budget at a special meeting Tuesday night. More...

Annual festival opts for cooler weather

YESTERYEAR 2008
SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

Looking for cooler temperatures, the YesterYear celebration of Whitehouse moves to a new season for 2008. More...

Local shelters make plans, just in case

SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

With the cots just cleaned and stacked from the last round of visitors from the south, area shelters have been put on the alert that there is a possibility of the need to gear up once again before the week is out. More...

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

Rodd Wayne may be Camp Tyler's biggest kid
SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

Born and raised in Dallas, Rodd Wayne heard the call of the pine trees and made his way to East Texas where he has settled and found a great job. There is no corporate ladder to climb, nor does it offer great stock options or political gain. More...

News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor, Friday Night Football—Note to Parents: During this past two Friday night football, games kids are loitering under the stands, and that is increasingly becoming a problem. More...

Bullard seeks contestants, entrants for annual Red, White and Blue fest

CATHY PRIMER KRAFVE Special to the Tri County Leader

Ever dream of being a rock star? Want to hear the next country star before he's famous? More...

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Bulletin

BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Garage sale to benefit Senior Center Friends of the Hanks Senior Center in Whitehouse will hold a benefit garage sale all day Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13 until 2 p.m. at 1901 E. Fifth St. in Tyler. More...

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Sports

Triathlon set Saturday at Lake Tyler

More than 175 triathletes are expected to compete in the first Rose City Triathlon. Competitors will range from many first-time triathletes to experienced elite triathletes. More...

Ducks Unlimited banquet Sept. 23

The Whitehouse Ducks Unlimited Committee has scheduled its annual DU Banquet for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Tyler's Oil Palace, located at 10408 Hwy. 64 East. More...

Ladycats sweep Lady Tiger teams

In a rare match-up, the Whitehouse Ladycats and Troup Lady Tigers faced off at WHS last Friday. More...

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Obituaries

Vernon N. Barron

Services for Vernon N. Barron, 89, of Troup were held Sept. 10 at the Henry's Chapel United Methodist Church, near Troup, with the Revs. David Goodwin and Gene Steger officiating. More...

Oscar Wiley Hamilton

Services for Oscar Wiley Hamilton, 79, of Whitehouse were held Sept. 9 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Revs. Jon Sheppard and Tony Causey officiating. Burial followed at the Concord Cemetery near Troup with full Militar y Honors. More...

Velda Lee VanNoy Andrews

Graveside services for Velda Lee VanNoy Andrews, 87, of Whitehouse, formerly of Sulphur Springs, were held Sept. 5 at North Hopkins Cemetery with the Rev. Shawn Brewer and Brian Brewer officiating. More...

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