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March 27, 2008
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Pct. 3 Constable Danny Smith gave his support to candidate Dustin Rust this week. Citing training and experience, Smith called Rust "the most qualified candidate in this race. More...

Following a two-hour executive session Tuesday night, Whitehouse City Council members voted to approve an easement agreement with Billy Moss to acquire land for utility projects. The land is for the city's latest water wells. More...

Early voting for run-off elections from the Democratic and Republican primaries begins on Monday and runs through Friday, April 4. The Democratic Primary left the race for Railroad Commissioner undecided and the Republican Primary failed to elect a candidate for the offices of Smith County Commis... More...

Dawna LaVon Haynes of Flint and Anthony Jay Brenneman of Irving were united in marriage on March 8, 2008 during an evening ceremony at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville, with Judge James Morris officiating. The couple was attended by Madison Brenneman as flower girl. More...
The Hanks Senior Center in Whitehouse is seeking a wheelchair donation. The wheelchair would be kept at the Senior Center for use in helping transport visitors to the center. The chair does not have to be new or a particular type, just still in working order, according to Carol Arnold, manager o... More...
The senior class of Troup High School is selling spring flowers. They consist of red, pink or salmon geraniums or fern baskets. Each item is $12 each and is prepaid to the Class of 2008. Deadline for ordering is Monday, March 31 and delivery will be Saturday, April 5 in the football stadium park... More...
Community Activities Clean Whitehouse Day Saturday Clean Whitehouse Day is Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon on Railroad Road. See page 1A for list of items begin accepted. Outdoor warning system test The City of Whitehouse tests the outdoor warning siren system the first Tuesday of each month at 11 a... More...
The Ladycats cut their Area opponents down to size with a 5-0 win over Lumberton Monday night. Whitehouse will now face the winner of the Kingwood Park - Henderson game in the regional quarterfinals. "It feels good to have this big accomplishment," said senior Jasmine Azghani. "We have worked har... More...
Memorial services for Walter Lee Dawkins, 89, of Tyler were held March 25 at Tyler Memorial Park. Mr. Dawkins died March 23, 2008 in Tyler. He was born in Letohatchie, Ala., to Eula Lee Ammons Dawkins and Walter Monroe Dawkins. More...
Youngsters at First Baptist Church in Troup get into the spirit of an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 22. The littlest participants had help (above), while some couldn't wait to see what was inside their eggs (right). More...