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April 17, 2008
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Photo/Charlotte Smith Play was fast and furious Saturday as youth soccer teams in Whitehouse enjoyed the beautiful weather. More...
Second annual event bigger and better

The Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for an exciting Second Annual Business Expo Tuesday with even more exhibitors than last year and a new feature - A Taste of Whitehouse. The chamber's membership has increased in the last year bringing a variety of new members plus new eating es... More...

Dr. Howard Patterson was recently appointed the next vice president for student affairs and external relations at The University of Texas at Tyler, President Rodney H. Mabr y announced. Patterson, who has served as interim vice president since July 2007, succeeds Dr. Dale Lunsford who is the cur... More...

Can you picture Troup in the early 1900s or the mid 1940s? At the Book It! Buffet on Saturday, April 19, in the Troup Municipal Library you will have a chance to picture those years through an exhibit of photographs of days gone by. More...
Editor, I would like to thank everyone who supported me in running for the Cherokee County Livestock Show Queens Contest. The many donations and hoodie purchases helped me raise $4,000 and win the title. More...
The staff of Whitehouse Junior High decided to take a proactive approach to the Math TAKS requirement. On Friday, April 4, a select group of eighth graders participated in a day of "Math Boot Camp." With the eighth grade Math TAKS test quickly approaching, five teachers and 49 students spent the d... More...
Community Activities Vietnam Vets meet Vietnam Veterans of America will meet on Thursday, April 17 at Traditions at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome. For info, Robbie 903-876-4935 or Roger 903-570-0618. More...
Whitehouse's seventh grade girls took first place at the district track meet, held April 3 in Marshall. The top three point totals were Whitehouse 121.3, Pine Tree 188.7 and Hallsville 112. The seventh-grade Ladycats won four events, including a sweep (first, second, third) of the 2400 meter run... More...
Graveside services for Dorothy Lillian Schaefer, 78, of Chandler were held April 15, at Tyler Memorial Park with Forrest Coats officiating under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. Mrs. Schaefer passed away on April 13, 2008 in Tyler. More...