January 8, 2009 / Community

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Mullins tells Troup Rotary about local economy

During this week's Troup Rotary meeting, members and guests heard from Tom Mullins, president and CEO of the Tyler Economic Development Council, on how East Texas is faring in the current economic downturn. More...

Beauty pageant, baby contest set

America's Cover Miss and Cover Boy USA pageant returns for the 25th consecutive year. Locally, a beauty pageant and baby contest will be held Sunday, Jan. 25 at Broadway Square Mall. Registration is at 1 p.m. with the pageant at 2 p.m. More...

TMA rings in New Year with two new exhibits

Two unique yet complementary visions share the spotlight as the Tyler Museum of Art opens 2009 with a pair of new exhibitions, Lucid Dreams: Poems & Intaglios by Michael Kuch and Nature Under Pressure: More...

Driver safety course offered

An AARP two-day driver safety course is set for Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 1-5 p.m. at Whitehouse United Methodist Church, 405 W. Main St. (FM 346), Whitehouse. More...

Apache Belle director Ruth Flynn headed for state hall of fame

The legacy of longtime director and choreographer of the world-famous Apache Belles Ruth Flynn will become a part of Texas history when Mrs. Flynn is inducted into the Texas Dance and Drill Team Educators Association's Hall of Fame later this week. More...

Girl Scout cookie campaign gets under way tomorrow

Every year, millions of girls across the United States gain valuable knowledge while providing the community with a special treat — Girl Scout cookies. This year is no exception! Locally, the Girl Scout Cookie Program begins Friday, Jan. More...

LIBRARY CORNER

Whitehouse library plans several upcoming community events

The Whitehouse Community Library ended the year on a positive note with several successful programs. The 'Tween Night' at the library ended with the participants wanting another one and promising to come again. More...

CWJC offering free life skills program

Christian Women's Job Corps of Tyler (CWJC Tyler) will be accepting applications and conducting interviews on Jan. 27 and 29 (noon to 4 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m.) for a free 10-week program set to begin in February. More...

Eva Adams celebrating 90th birthday

Eva Adams of Troup will celebrate her 90th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, Jan. 10 beginning at 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Broadway in Tyler. 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...

Smith County museum hosting 'Rural Schools: 1870s to 1930s'

An exhibit titled "Rural Schools: 1870s to 1930s" is currently available for viewing through the month of February at the Carnegie History Center, the museum of the Smith County Historical Society. More...

Printed Page Players present radio plays at Tyler library

The Tyler Public Library offers readers and theatre fans an opportunity to encounter new plays and playwrights and rediscover old favorites as the Printed Page Players continues its series of public play readings Thursday, Jan. More...