January 1, 2009 / Front Page

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Holiday shopping trip offers students a lesson in giving back

In accordance to the season of giving, several WHS students attended a shopping trip with the district's special needs kids on Dec. 15. Each child was given $50 to spend at Target in two hours, with a wish list and WHS student at hand to help. More...

Food drive successful

The Spirit of Christmas Food Drive collected enough food to assist approximately 16,000 families in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi, including many families in the Whitehouse and Troup area. More...

Community

Austin Bank honors O'Neal for 30 years of service

Austin Bank recently honored Judy O'Neal, Loan Documentation Specialist, at its 2008 Ser vice Award Luncheon. O'Neal was recognized for 30 years of ser vice. More...

Nunn, Jackson exchange vows in Mexico

Kami Nicole Nunn and Mark Christopher Jackson, both of Tyler, were married Dec. 8, 2008 at the Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Roger Hollar of Mercy Heart Ministries officiated the ceremony. More...

Byrd Pottery topic of Smith Co. Historical Society

Gary Fleet will give a presentation on the history of Tyler's Byrd Potter y at the Smith County Historical Society's January meeting. He will also bring along examples of Byrd pottery for display. More...

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Bulletin

BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Outdoor warning system test The City of Whitehouse tests the outdoor warning siren system the first Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. Should there be inclement weather the testing will be postponed to the following month. More...

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Sports

Tiger varsity goes 1-2 in White Oak tourney

The Tigers went 1-2 in the Dan Noll Christmas Classic, held Dec. 27, 30-31 at White Oak High School. The win and two losses move the Troup boys to 9-7 on the year as they prepare to open district play Friday, hosting Central Heights at 6:30 p.m. More...

Ladycats fall, 49-43

With the score tied 33-33 heading into the fourth quarter, Crandall outscored Whitehouse by six in the final period to hand the Ladycats a tough 49-43 loss. More...

Langston hits hole-in-one

Will Langston received an early Christmas present when he fired a hole-in-one on Dec. 24 at Troup's Hilltop Country Club. Using a pitching wedge, Will aced the 105-yard No. 8 hole on Christmas Eve. It was his first ace. More...

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Social

Aggie moms hosting chili supper Jan. 8

Tyler A&M Mothers' Club has scheduled its annual family dinner at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at Pollard Methodist Church, 3030 Copeland Road Tyler. This year's event is a Dad's Appreciation Chili Dinner. More...

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Troup man kills himself in accidental shooting

Smith County Sheriff's department responded to a 911 call on Monday morning at a residence on County Road 2180 (Yarbrough Lane) between Whitehouse and Troup. More...

Nominations sought for YesterYear

The Whitehouse Yester- Year organization has opened nominations for the annual Mr. and Mrs. YesterYear recognition. Deadline for receiving nominations is Jan. 30. More...

Controversy, civic pride notable events in 2008

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ... well, maybe not exactly. But 2008 will be remembered both as a year of controversy in Whitehouse and also a time of great community response in both Troup and Whitehouse. More...

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

A year's worth of memorable people remembered
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff Writer

Tri County Leader readers met a variety of interesting people in 2008. From school children to teachers, community leaders to cops and a handful of local celebrities, the newspaper cast the spotlight each week on your friends and neighbors... More...

News

Tri County rates to rise

Subscription rates for the Tri County Leader will increase Feb. 1, 2009. The rate for customers in Smith, Rusk and Cherokee counties will be $26 per year, and those outside those counties will pay $30. More...

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School News

Area schools, libraries receive Neches River book donation

COLLEGE STATION—Complimentary copies of Paddling the Wild Neches, by Richard M. Donovan, will soon arrive in 188 libraries, courtesy of a generous contribution from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation of Lufkin. More...

More than 650 recognized at UT Tyler commencement

The University of Texas at Tyler held fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 19 and 20, President Rodney H. Mabry announced. Six hundred eighty-four degree candidates were recognized in the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. More...

Texas Tech students earn degrees, receive honors

LUBBOCK - Texas Tech University presented degrees to approximately 2,600 graduated students at the spring commencements in May and approximately 5,000 students qualified for either the President's List or the Dean's List in the spring semester. More...

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Obituaries

Sue Stoker Choate

A memorial celebration for Sue Stoker Choate, 67, of Troup is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 in the activity building of the Southpoint Church of God. More...

Bruce Martin

Services for Bruce Martin, 64, of Troup are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Cottle Funeral Home chapel, Troup, with the Rev. Jason Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Troup. Mr. Martin died Dec. 30, 2008. More...

Barbara 'Bobbye' Garrett

Graveside services for Barbara 'Bobbye' Garrett, 79, of Whitehouse were held Dec. 28, at the Union Grove Cemetery, Troup, with the Reverend Ken Warren officiating, under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Mrs. Garrett died Dec. More...

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