December 18, 2008 / Front Page

Man's best friend brings out the best in McFarlin

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

It's hard to tell who is teaching who in the Bill McFarlin clan. Is he teaching the dogs or are the dogs teaching him? Appears to be a little of both. But for sure, they are teaching lessons and bringing smiles everywhere they go. More...

Community

GIVING TO THE GIVERS

Meals on Wheels drivers for Whitehouse were surprised last week with gift bags from members of the Williams 40 Days of Love small group of First Baptist Church. More...

Suddenlink launches VOD in Whitehouse

Suddenlink digital customers saw a new channel guide when they turned on their TV sets Wednesday morning Dec. 17, signaling the launch of video-ondemand (VOD) service in Tyler and Whitehouse. More...

School News

TJC reports winter grads

Tyler Junior College held its fall commencement ceremony 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 in Wagstaf f Gymnasium, recognizing 391 candidates for graduation. Associate degrees and certificates of proficiency were conferred by college president Dr. More...

Junior high musicians make All Region band

Whitehouse Junior High Band students participated in the Region 21 TMEA All Region tr y-outs in Jacksonville this weekend. After many weeks of preparation, the following students earned a spot in one of three bands and will be performing on Jan. More...

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Nicholas and Meagan Orlowski enjoy a visit with Santa at Cain Elementary on Friday, Dec. 12. Parents and students were invited to come have breakfast with Santa as part of a special day of activities. More...

Obituaries

Elmo Thomas Thornton

Elmo Thomas Thornton Services for Elmo Thomas Thornton, 93, of Whitehouse, formerly of Neches, were held Dec. 16 at Allen Cemetery Pavilion near Murchison with the Rev. Sherman Mayfield officiating. More...

Mary Sue Lewis

Services for Mary Sue Lewis, 81, of Whitehouse were held Dec. 17 at Autry Funeral Home chapel, Jacksonville, with the Rev. Dan Middleton officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery, Palestine. Mrs. Lewis died Dec. 12, 2008 in Whitehouse. More...

Catherine A. Morse Wagner

WILLS POINT - Memorial services for Catherine A. Morse Wagner, 82, of Wills Point were held Dec. 13 at Eubank Funeral Home chapel, Canton. Mrs. Wagner died Dec. 2, 2008 in Wills Point. More...

City offices closing for holidays

City staff and employees for Whitehouse and Troup are getting an extra Christmas present this year: an extra day off. Both the City of Whitehouse and the City of Troup will close for three days, Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 24-26, for Christmas. More...

Council sets economic workshop, approves funds for Southside plant

Whitehouse City Council members approved allocating funds toward the Southside Water Plant and wells #8 and #9 and also set a date for an economic development workshop during Monday's regular monthly meeting. More...

Santa arrives tonight for Troup Christmas fun

Santa will ride into town tonight for the annual Troup Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade set to step off at 6 p.m. The parade route begins at Alma Street and continues downtown on Duval to Carolina Street. More...

News

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An 18-wheeler carrying logs took the turn at the corner of Duval and Hwy. 135 (Arp Drive) too fast and overturned Tuesday morning. Workers had to clear the logs from the trailer before the truck could be righted. Troup Police Sgt. More...

Range Riders play Santa ...

Members of the Whitehouse Range Riders Motorcycle Club delivered stockings to the residents at Oakbrook Health Center on Saturday. They handed the stockings to all the residents and met back in the dining room for fellowship and caroling. More...

Bulletin

BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Troup Christmas Parade tonight The annual Troup Christmas Parade is set for Thursday, Dec. 18. Line up begins at 5 p.m. The parade will begin at 6. More...

Sports

Wildcats runner-up at Burkburnett Classic

One might ask why the Wildcats would travel out to Wichita Falls for a tournament in December. More...

Whitehouse wins battle of the Wildcats

One thing was for sure last Tuesday as Whitehouse traveled to play Sulphur Springs and that was the Wildcats were going to win. More...

Ladycats notch triple wins over Tyler Lee

The Whitehouse girls enjoyed a perfect night of basketball last Tuesday, with all teams winning over Robert E. Lee. More...

Social

Richard, Reed exchange vows Dec. 6

Laura Richard and Denny Reed, formerly of Whitehouse, were married Dec. 6 in the Watson Chapel at University Baptist Church, Fort Worth, with Rev. John Fisher officiating the ceremony. More...

McCullough, Stowell to wed

The engagement of Bethany Christine McCullough and Christopher Alan Stowell has been announced. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Keith and Susan McCullough of Whitehouse. She is a 2004 graduate of Texas A&M University and 2000 WHS grad. More...

Muscatell, Butler exchange vows Dec. 6

Megan Muscatell of Jayton and Austin Butler of Tyler were married Nov. 29 at First Baptist Church of Jayton. Dr. Mike Massar of First Baptist Church, Tyler, officiated the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Col. and Mrs. More...