When news reached US Rep. Louie Gohmert back in January that veterans benefits services were suddenly discontinued at the Tyler Department of Veterans Affairs and the brunt of the workload was thrust upon the Smith County Commissioners' Court, the congressman said he would push the matter until th... More...
At the invitation of City Administrator Russ Obar, Troup utilities director Jon Hall addressed the council about an urgent issue concerning the city's overhead water storage. Hall advised the council of a recent inspection of the city's water towers and the disrepair that they were found to be in. More...
The Greater Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its second annual Business Expo. As an added attraction this year, a Taste of Whitehouse is also being organized. "We're hoping this will pull in regular citizens who will then see what the businesses in Whitehouse have to offer," ... More...
A fire destroyed the home of Harry Nelson, but couldn't put a damper on the family's can-do spirit. Just days after the Wednesday evening fire, the site had been cleared for a pad for the new building site. In the photo above, last Friday's snowfall did not stand in the way of clean-up efforts. The ... More...
Two members of the Whitehouse High School yearbook staff have won national awards for photography in the Quill and Scroll 2007 Yearbook Excellence Contest. Senior Leah Pierce was one of 12 winners nationwide in the Academic Photo Category. She was declared a national winner for two photos, one ti... More...
Community Activities Quilters' Guild meets Thursday The Quilters' Guild of East Texas meets on the second Thursday of each month at Pollard United Methodist Church. Fellowship starts with coffee and goodies at 9:30 a.m. Night meetings are also held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.... More...
Mackenzie Brown has shot in three major tournaments within the last month and claimed first place in all contests. On Feb. 15-17, the Whitehouse Junior High School seventh-grader shot in the 2008 Texas State Archery Association State Indoor Championship at the University of Texas at Austin. More...
Services for Twaleshia Jones, 17, of Troup were held March 7 at Mary Memorial Church of God in Christ, Troup, with the Rev. Larry McCowin officiating. Services were also held March 8 at North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tyler, with the Rev. Larry McCowin officiating. More...
Elizabeth Michelle Carlyle and Jeremy Keith Bolin were married Feb. 9 at First Christian Chuch in Tyler with Rev. Barbara Morgan officiating the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Joe and Debbie Carlyle of Troup. She is a graduate of the University of North Texas and is a special assistant fo... More...
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