Whitehouse News

Sometimes the things in life to be most thankful for come in small packages. In Samantha McFadden's case, this Thanksgiving will be special because of a 15-ounce bundle of joy that came all too close to not surviving.

The Whitehouse Band Boosters will open a Christmas tree lot Friday to benefit sixth- through 12th-grade band students.

Graveside services for Richard Andrew Deck, 67, Whitehouse, are scheduled for 1p.m. Tuesday, Nov.

Ed and Debbie Williams are putting the finishing touches on their home at 335 Widgeon Lane in Barton Spring Estates as they get ready for the Twentieth Century Tour of Homes Thursday, Dec.

By KELLY GOOCH Staff Writer WHITEHOUSE -- Whitehouse and Troup are seeking entries for their annual Christmas parades.

When thinking of firefighters rescuing living things from trees one usually thinks of kittens.

By CASEY MURPHY Staff Writer One person attended the Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's public meeting Monday on the 2009-35 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.

By KELLY GOOCH Staff Writer TROUP -- The Troup City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to hire Jed Dillingham as city administrator.

By KELLY GOOCH Staff Writer WHITEHOUSE -- City council members on Tuesday set Nov.

Farm-to-Market Road 346 is almost finished and Whitehouse has two economic development grants in the works, residents learned Tuesday at the annual Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce banquet.

By BRIAN PEARSON Business Editor No matter how long the line is at the cafeteria, there is always a seat.

By KELLY GOOCH Staff Writer WHITEHOUSE -- The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 25th anniversary at Tuesday's annual banquet.

There are two faces going on the Wanted Board, but only one of them will be new to KLTV viewers.

The first Texas Native Plant Week will be observed Oct. 19-25. Ruth Loper, president of the Tyler chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas, said the chapter was thrilled when Gov.

A Tyler woman is killed in a crash early Friday morning. The two vehicle wreck happened at 6:45am on FM 346 at County Road 2137 , killing 37-year-old Justy Daniels of Tyler.

Hank Gilbert of Whitehouse visited The Mirror Monday to tout his campaign for the Texas Democratic Party's nomination for Governor.

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

By CASEY KNAUPP Staff Writer The Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization committee adopted Friday the Regional Trail System, a comprehensive plan that could provide a multi-model transportation system throughout Smith County.

This Crimefighters begins in Tyler, with a fugitive wanted by police. Tyler Police say Gilberto Gomez is charged with aggravated robbery.

By KELLY GOOCH Staff Writer WHITEHOUSE - Whitehouse City Council members on Tuesday directed Interim City Manager Mike Peterson to proceed with city projects, including Corey Street water line repairs and painting water tanks.