December 25, 2008 / Front Page

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Baby an early Christmas present for WH family

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff Writer

Christmas is a time to believe, a time to believe in Santa Claus, in hope and in miracles. For Brad and Ashlie Cook of Whitehouse, Christmas was going to be a time of anticipation. More...

Community

Troup employee honored

Voigt receives 5-year service award

Austin Bank recently honored Janice Voigt, a teller and part-time customer ser vice representative in Troup, at its 2008 Service Award Luncheon. Voigt was recognized for five years of ser vice. More...

Troup Rotary Club goes to the dogs

Shari Curran, Linda Scoggin and Kelson brought the program for a recent Troup Rotary Club meeting. They are members of the all-volunteer Therapet organization. Curran, the executive director of Therapet is a registered occupational therapist. More...

HAYRIDE WITH SANTA

The Whitehouse Community Library held its annual Hayride with Santa Dec. 20. This year's hayride was a wonderful success with more participants than ever. More...

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Bulletin

BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Library holiday schedule posted The Whitehouse Community Library will be closed through Jan. 4 for the holidays. They re-open on Monday, Jan. 5. Regular library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday noon to 6 p.m. More...

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Sports

Troup downs West Rusk

Lady Tigers 2-0 in district

The Lady Tigers got back on the winning track last week with a strong outing at West Rusk. The 74-45 victory improves the Troup varsity to 4-7 on the year and 2-0 in district play. More...

Tigers improve to 8-5 with consecutive wins

The Tigers varsity team scored wins over Mineola and All Saints last week, giving Troup an 8-5 record heading into this weekend's appearance in the White Oak Roughnecks Tournament. More...

Ladycat volleyballers earn All-East Texas, All-State selections

Whitehouse's Christine Ford has received honorable mention status on the Texas Sports Writers Association's All-State volleyball team and joined several teammates on the Tyler Morning Telegraph's All-East Texas team. More...

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Social

Muscatell, Butler exchange vows Nov. 29

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...

Martins, Dalton marry

Doreen Martins of Waikoloa, Hawaii, and Rob Dalton of Waikoloa, Hawaii, formerly of Whitehouse, were married Nov. 27, 2008 at Dreams Resort in Tulum, Mexico. More...

Dowdy to celebrate 80th b-day

The family of Mary Christine Bodden Dowdy is hosting an 80th birthday party and reception at Whitehouse Assembly of God's Fellowship Hall from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. More...

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Floodplain map at city

A new floodplain map, commissioned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security, is available for viewing at the City of Whitehouse. More...

Tri County rates to rise

Subscription rates for the Tri County Leader will increase Feb. 1, 2009. The rate for customers in Smith, Rusk and Cherokee counties will be $26 per year, and those outside those counties will pay $30. More...

DPS plans to ensure safe holiday travel

DPS troopers will increase patrols during the Christmas and New Year's holidays in an effort to make travel safer on Texas roads. Of special concern is drinking and driving during the holidays. More...

School News

Area students join UT-Tyler honor society

One hundred forty-two students at The University of Texas at Tyler were inducted into the Texas Alpha Xi Chapter of the Alpha Chi Honor Society for the 2008-09 academic year. More...

GOOD FOR YOU

Brandi Barton of Troup is a December graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. More...

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Obituaries

Melba C. Forbis

Services for Melba C. Forbis, 90, of Center, Clever Creek Community, were held Dec. 20 at Clever Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Rowe, Rev. Carl Smith and Dr. Jerry Hopkins officiating. More...

Eve Carpenter

Services for Eve Carpenter, 62, of Troup were held Dec. 20 in the chapel of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home with Rev. Sherman Mayfield officiating. Burial will be in Meador Cemetery. Mrs. More...

Edna Marshall

Edna Marshall Services for Edna Marshall, 71, of Troup were held Dec. 22, at the Cottle Funeral Home chapel, Troup, with the Reverend Lester Foreman officiating. Burial was in the Pinecrest Cemeter y, Troup. Mrs. Marshall died Dec. More...

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