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March 6th, 2008
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Well over 200 people gathered last week for the Troup Chamber of Commerce banquet. The crowd was treated to a dinner of BBQ brisket and sausage, baked potatoes, coleslaw, beans and cobbler. The dinner was prepared and served by the Troup Women's Civic Organization with the help of Troup athletes. More...

With four candidates running for the position of Precinct 3 Constable, the chances of coming out of Tuesday night's primary election with a clear winner was almost impossible. There was no Democratic candidate, so the Republican primary would be the deciding race. More...

The meeting of the board of trustees for the Whitehouse ISD began with open forum. Patrick Moran addressed the group to introduce himself and to announce that he has filed for Place 1 on the board for the May 10 election. Curtis Williams, principal of Holloway Middle School, shared several pieces... More...

Longtime Whitehouse dentist Dr. Randall White is retiring, but wants his clients to be aware of his faith in replacement Dr. Jarrod C. Leisch. Although he knew of Leisch through a mutual contact in the dental trade, White feels there was more at work in bringing the two together. More...
Students of the week at Whitehouse Junior High School are James Cannon and Sandra Sanchez. James is in the eighth grade and is in the band. His favorite class is science. More...
Community Activities Troup Sons of the Legion to meet Troup Sons of the Legion will meet Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at the legion hall. Scrapbooking night rescheduled For the month of March, the scrapbooking event at the WH library is rescheduled for Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. On hand will b... More...
Dance-N-Drill is pleased to announce their results from the Danceline USA Competition held at Quinlan Ford High School on Feb. 16. Fifteen of their 16 entries received first division ratings. The Tyler Golden Girls were awarded a sweepstakes trophy and judges awards for Outstanding Costumes (mili... More...
Services for Bob Don Hemby, 72, of Troup were held March 3, at the Cottle Funeral Home chapel, Troup, with the Reverend Doctor Ron Klingsick officiating. Burial was in the Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup. Mr. Hemby died March 1 at his residence. He was born May 25, 1935 in Troup to the late George Ervi... More...