The trustees of Whitehouse ISD were honored during Monday night's meeting. Each campus had a special gift for the men who serve the students of the district. The most unique was a drawing by high school seniors Jon Harvell and Salomon Ortiz. They rendered a caricature of the board members. It was... More...
AUSTIN - Comptroller Susan Combs announced this week that the state collected $1.83 billion in sales tax revenue in December, up 9.1 percent compared to December 2006. Combs sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts their first sales tax allocations of 2008 - $... More...
Troup Independent School District trustees met for their regular monthly meeting Monday. In addition to a few equipment related-agenda items and student of the month presentations, the board approved a contract evaluation for Supt. Marvin Beaty. More...
Every year, millions of girls across the United States gain valuable knowledge while providing the community with a special treat - Girl Scout Cookies. This year is not exception. Locally, the Girl Scout Cookie Program began on Jan. 11. Two new delicious cookies joined the cast this year: Lemon ... More...
Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin is pleased to announce these area graduates during their recent commencement exercises. From Whitehouse: Deann Carol Acker, BSIS interdisciplinary studies, and Curtis Andrew Martine, BA history. More...
Community Activities Vietnam Vets meet Vietnam Veterans of America will meet on Thursday, Jan. 17 at Traditions at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome. For info, Robbie 903-876-4935 or Roger 903-570-0618. More...
Whitehouse 96, Marshall 67 Third-ranked Whitehouse remained unbeaten in district play with the win. Jacob Holmen led the offensive attack with 30 points and Cade Clark added 22 points for the Wildcats (19-1, 6-0). More...
Graveside services for Lois P. Herring, 84, of Troup were held Jan. 11 at Moody Cemetery, Moody, under direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Mrs. Herring died Jan. 8, 2008 at her residence. She was born March 24, 1923 in Blooming Grove to the late Horton and Jettie Edwards Yarbrough. More...
Lee Portwood will celebrate his 100th birthday with family and friends in the fellowship hall of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church near Whitehouse on Jan. 20. He was born in Bullard on Jan. 21, 1908 to B.A. and Lula McAnally Portwood. His mother passed away shortly after his birth. Later his dad marr... More...
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