Preserving history isn't easy, and it's not cheap. A dedicated group of volunteers in Troup can attest to that as they have spent countless hours and a good deal of money creating a Troup history book. Members of the committee working on the book presented the program at Tuesday's Rotary luncheo... More...
Whitehouse City Council appointed a committee to lead the search for a new city engineer, reaffirming its decision to replace Phil Elledge. The committee formation came after surveyor Wes Turley, speaking on his own behalf in the matter of the city's recent eminent domain acquisition attempt, also... More...
Though not a native of this area, Sgt. Jessica Schneider received a hometown greeting last Sunday when she attended services at Henry's Chapel United Methodist Church in Troup. The church has "adopted" the young soldier, who is stationed at Fort Hood and has spent the last 15 months in Iraq. More...
Smith Public County libraries' check-out desks are sporting a colorful new addition: a first ever brochure for SALT. This acronym stands for Smith County Area Libraries Together, and the organization stands for more cooperation and better services for Smith County residents. More...
Seventh-grader Sophia Wade participates in debate, science and history UIL; science is her favorite class. Her hobbies are jewelry crafting, drawing and rubberband ballmaking. More...
Community Activities Flag dedication at Troup library The Troup American Legion Auxiliary will hold a flag pole dedication ceremony on Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. State Representative Leo Berman will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served inside the library following the ceremony. More...
Whitehouse High School swim teams have five first place seedings heading into Saturday's district meet at Nacogdoches. Seedings are based on event times from meets held prior to district. On the girls team, senior Brittany Wilkens has first place seedings in both the 200 individual medley and the... More...
Services for Maudie Dickson Jones, 90, of Troup were held Jan. 19 at Troup Church of Christ with Ashley Hembree and Ka'Sime Davenport officiating. Burial was in Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup, under direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. More...
Ricky and Shirley Hall of Van announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mindy Hall, to Ryan Lilly, son of Patti Lilly and the late Rolen Lilly. The wedding is scheduled for June 21, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Van. More...
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