LETTER TO THE EDITOR
      Editor: On or about the first of August, 2007, Phil Elledge, City Engineer, City of Whitehouse, Texas called me to request a topographic route survey across Donald Green's property located on Lilly Road. The request was to gather information across the Green property following a course as near as...
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WH arson case sentencing Jan. 14
      Deborah Owens, who was arrested July 19 and charged with arson in the burning of the home of Bobby Whisenhunt on May 5, is scheduled to face a jury on Jan. 14. She was the number one suspect in this case from the beginning, according to Detective Mary Pyle of the Whitehouse Police Department.
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Hanks Senior Center enjoys growth in 2007
      The Hanks Senior Citizens Center in Whitehouse enjoyed a very good year. Several new friends have come to join them. Some just come for the fellowship, and others deliver meals to the homebound. The center offers dominos, bingo, Mah Jong, puzzles and other games. The welcome mat is out for the co...
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AARP seeks volunteers for tax-aide program
      AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service available to taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. With services to be offered beginning Feb. 1, the agency is seeking area volunteers to help sign up ...
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Texas Cooperative Extension has new name, but same goal
BY SHEILA LEWIS Extension Agent
      On Jan. 1, Texas Cooperative Extension became Texas AgriLife Extension Service. So, what does this mean? We know that every change brings on new opportunities. We may have a new agency name, but we are still here to provide quality and relevant outreach education to the residents of Smith County...
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