Troup News

There is perhaps no other part of our nation more patriotic than Texas - that's especially true here in East Texas.

A woman who was involved in a one-vehicle rollover in Troup lost her 5-foot pet boa constrictor, which was still missing Saturday.

Originally published November 7, 2009 at 12:32 p.m., updated November 7, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. TROUP, Texas a ' A woman in a one-vehicle rollover in Troup lost more than control.

By KELLY GOOCH Staff Writer TROUP -- A woman lost her boa constrictor Thursday after she was involved in a one-vehicle accident.

She's been described as a chameleon who used the interests, dreams and desires of her prospective victims to prep them for what law officials call the long con.

Marie Martin wants nothing more than to bury her half brother next to family. However, eight years after his disappearance, officials with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office are still trying to find his body.

Three of four candidates for Tyler City Council District 5 filed campaign finance reports Monday.

By Lauren LaFleur assistanteditor@jacksonville progress.com TROUP - Monday will be Jed Dillingham's first day on his new job - as Troup's new city administrator.

By KENNETH DEAN Staff Writer TROUP -- Smith County sheriff's dispatchers received a call early Monday morning regarding a burglary in progress, and moments later, they received calls of multiple shots fired.

A serious car accident near Troup sends one high school student to the hospital.

The Friends of the Troup Library book sale is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday at the Troup Municipal Library, 102 S. Georgia St.

Progress staff reports news@jacksonvilleprogress.com The Annual Hay Show & Sale will be held Thursday at the Cherokee County Exposition Center on Loop 456.

A Troup middle school student faces disciplinary action after allegedly taking a knife on a school bus.

Here is a reminder about the Scout Troop's car wash this Saturday from 9am to 3pm in support of our wounded heroes.

By ADAM RUSSELL Staff Writer Businessman Joe Carlyle announced he will withdraw his name as a candidate for Smith County Commissioner Precinct No.

Returning students receiving scholarships are Justin Smith of Tyler and Adelaide C. Petta of Troup.

DEVELOPMENTAL Cherokee County XTO Energy will drill the Staton Gas Unit No. 1 Well No.

Staff reports news@jacksonvilleprogress.com Henry Oliver Wendell pled guilty to murder September 14 in the second judicial district court of Cherokee County.

By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com The Troup Independent School District Board of Trustees approved placing signs in Troup school zones prohibiting the use of mobile phone devices.

Whitehouse City Council members on Tuesday set a higher tax rate and adopted its 2009-10 budget, which features an approximately 7.5 percent cut in payroll and funds for economic development.