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January 8, 2009  RSS feed
Same service, different setting
Mamaw's moving to incorporate an authentic atmosphere
With a name like Mamaw's, sisters Sandra Harvell and Nell Hoce think their fried pie business needs a more homey look and have put up signs indicating a new location for 2009. Mamaw's Fried Pies will be moving to a custom-built building located between Garland Brothers and Kay Taylor's Farmers Insurance hopefully sometime this summer. More...
Troup chamber banquet Feb. 5
New format to focus on school

The annual Troup Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for Thursday, Feb. 5 at its usual location, Troup High School cafeteria and auditorium. This year's focus from the chamber will be the importance the school district plays in the city. Guests will see that presence all around them and not just because of the location. More...

Church dedication Saturday

The newly constructed Prince of Peace Church will be unveiled Saturday with a Celebration of Mass and Solemn Rite of Dedcation. The services begin at 5 p.m. with Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio of the Diocese of Tyler and the Rev. Dan L. Daugherty, pastor, presiding. More...

 Community
• article has image 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. His outlook had some shadows but also had some highlights. More...
• Girl Scout cookie campaign gets under way tomorrow
• article has image LIBRARY CORNER
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 News
• article has image MAN ON A MISSION
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) wasted no time in continuing his fight against Washington's bailouts as the 111th Congress convened Tuesday for its first day of session. Moments after the House opened for official business, the congressman introduced an updated version of his two-month tax holiday proposal that gained national support over the past month, clearly signaling that he intends to push the issue until the majority party brings this bill to the Floor of the House for a vote. More...
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 School News
• article has image Texas high schools compete for cash
Don't Mess with Texas rewards student groups for environmental work
AUSTIN -- Trash4Cash, a new Don't Mess with Texas competition by the Texas Department of Transportation, is rewarding on-campus student organizations with $1,000 for getting rid of litter in their communities. More...
• article has image Ancient Egypt comes to life for Whitehouse students
• article has image STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
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 Bulletin
• article has image BULLETIN BOARD
Community Activities Troup Sons of the Legion to meet Troup Sons of the Legion will meet Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. at the legion hall. Aggie Moms host dinner 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. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Tigers drops district games to Central Heights, Frankston
In their district opener, the Tigers faced off with new opponent Central Heights, and the Blue Devils came away with a 32-24 win at Troup, with both teams playing strong defense in the low-scoring game. "Both teams struggled to shoot well," said Coach Brent Smith. "We shot 23 percent from the field while Central Heights struggled from the field as well. More...
• Lady Tigers' comeback falls short to Lady Devils
• article has image Ladycats roll over Nacogdoches, 72-50
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 Obituaries
• article has image Joseph C. Pucheu Jr.
Services for Joseph C. Pucheu Jr., 62, of Whitehouse were held Jan. 4, at the First Assembly of God Church, Troup, with the Reverends Tracy Wright, Joe Ballard and Ray Rector officiating. Burial was in the Whitehouse Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. More...
• article has image Timothy McDaniel
• article has image Robert Lee Swinney Sr.
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