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November 5, 2009  RSS feed
Cub Scouts plan patriotic project
Standing alone and a bit forgotten, on the property of the Oakbrook Health Care Center, is a monument dedicated to the men and women who served in Operation Desert Storm. Over time the finish has become worn and the eagle that once topped the seven foot tall granite obelisk was stolen. The beautiful flower bed that once framed the memorial is long gone. More...
Cell phone users subject to fines in school zones

Signs are going up in Troup this week, designating areas of no cell phone usage in school zones. The Texas Legislature earlier this year passed a law prohibiting drivers from using hand-held cell phones in school zones, but the law is only enforceable if the areas are posted. Troup school board members approved the posting of signs and are sharing the cost with the city. More...

Local parades seeking entrants

The communities of Troup and Whitehouse are preparing for their annual holiday activities. In Troup, the Christmas parade is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3 with a 6 p.m. start. Sponsored by the Troup Chamber of Commerce, the parade will feature a float contest with cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25 awarded to first, second and third place winners. More...

 Community
• article has image Slide tray carousels need new identity
Living Out Loud
“Wake the neighbors! Get the word out! Come on, crank up the music, climb a mountain and shout! This is life we’ve been given, made to be lived out … so live out loud.” +++ More...
• article has image Exchange students visit Rotary Club
• Mother Earth needs helping hands
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 News
• Whitehouse Police Beat
During the period of Sunday, Oct. 25 to Saturday, Oct. 31, the Whitehouse Police Department responded to 125 calls and made six arrests. +++ On Sunday, Oct. 25 police responded to 11 calls including: Traffic Detention, 1000 Block Hwy 110N, Stephen Byrd, 22, arrested for driving while license invalid on a traffic stop. More...
• Police seek info on aggravated assault
• article has image Troup PD issues warrants, fines
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 Bulletin
• article has image BULLETIN BOARD
Community Activities Henry M. Bell Masonic Lodge to meet Henry Marsh Bell Masonic Lodge #1371 will meet Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. All Masonic Brothers are welcome to attend. Troup American Legion Auxiliary meets Troup American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the legion hall. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Cats dominate Nacogdoches, 42-14
Whitehouse kept its playoff hopes alive last Friday night with a dominating 42- 14 win over Nacogdoches at Wildcat Stadium. The victory sets up a must-win situation tomorrow night as the Cats travel to Henderson to take on the Lions. A week after setting three school of fensive records, the Wildcat offense continued to roll as they built a commanding 28-7 lead by halftime. More...
• article has image Ladycats down Texas High, 3-0
• article has image Troup advances to face White Oak
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 Obituaries
• Rolen Louis Bailey
Services for Rolen Louis Bailey of the Gould community near Troup, were held Nov. 1 in the Cottle Funeral Home Chapel, Troup, with the Revs. Gary Sparks and the Rev. Dr. Ron Klingsick officiating. Burial was in the Bullard Cemetery. Mr. Bailey died Oct. 30, 2009 in a Tyler hospice. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. More...
• Johnny “Big Daddy” Medford
• Thaine A. Hurst
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 Social
• article has image GOOD FOR YOU
The Cassady family of Whitehouse continues the family tradition of sharing their arts and crafts talents in the East Texas State Fair. More...
• article has image OAKBROOK OUTING
• article has image Troup Banking Center Saturday
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