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Book It! successful for History of Troup book
      Some 100 people enjoyed the Book It! Buffet event at the Troup Municipal Library on Saturday, April 19. The event was a successful fund-raiser for the history of Troup book that the Troup Genealogy/Historical Society and the Friends of the Troup Library have been working on for over two years.
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Mamaw's on Texas Country Reporter
      While their fried pie recipe is gaining in popularity in the Whitehouse area, twin sisters Nell Hoce and Sandra Harvell had no idea what was in store for them. Sunday, April 27, the sisters who roll out Mamaw's fried pies at 113 Hwy. 110 North will be featured on Texas Country Reporter with Bob P...
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WH, Troup hosting rabies clinics
      The Smith County Extension office, area veterinarians and community volunteer groups will be conducting the annual Smith County dog and cat rabies vaccination clinics at 21 locations from April 28 through May 6. Through the cooperation of local veterinarians and volunteers, individuals can get the...
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Ellis, Alexander wed
      Heather Ellis of Bullard and Troy Alexander of Orange were married April 12, 2008 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Tyler. Officiate was Liza Ely of Lindale. The bride is the daughter of David and Loretta Ellis of Bullard and the granddaughter of John George of Bullard and Fizz and Ginger E...
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Library preview tonight for Great Big Book Sale
Sale continues through Saturday
      The Whitehouse Community Library is holding its Second Great Big Book Sale on April 24-26. The Preview Night will be Thursday from 6-9 p.m. In order to attend Preview Night, you must buy a $5 ticket. Tickets are available at the library. You may make reservations and then pay for the tickets at t...
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Lake Tyler Baptist Church sets ground-breaking
      Ground-breaking day for a new 7000 square foot fellowship hall and educational facilities at Lake Tyler Baptist Church is set for Sunday, April 27. Lake Tyler Baptist Church began as a mission in 1982 and in the last two and a half years has experienced a rapid growth in membership.
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Eat out for the 'Troupe'
      Lonestar Pizza and Burgers is donating a percentage of the profits from meals sold on April 28-29 and May 19-20 to a young acting group from the Tyler Civic Theatre Center. Lonestar is just east of "Troup and the Loop" and the special event is for meals sold from 5-9 p.m.
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BALLOON RELEASE
      The children and staff of Mama's House Daycare release blue balloons last Thursday to remember all those affected by child abuse and to honor the young child. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Lindale group hosting Katinas concert in Tyler
      LINDALE - Prayer Team 4 Kids, a locally based charity, is hosting the nationally known Christian music group The Katinas in concert on Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at New Life Worship Center in Tyler. The Katinas, who make their home in Nashville, Tenn., were recently featured on the Christmas t...
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STORK REPORT
     Congratulations to Josh and Kenzie Tarr on the arrival of baby girl Madelyn Audrey, born March 5, 2008. Big brother Caleb Tarr was the first to hold his baby sister. Proud grandparents are Larry and Sandy Tarr of Whitehouse.
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WHS Academic Team prepares for state
      For most students, Saturdays represent freedom after a long week of school, but not for UIL participants and coaches. Another trip on a school bus before the crack of dawn defines their Saturdays at the art of UIL competitions.
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