Troup News

By ADAM RUSSELL Staff Writer The Smith County Commissioners Court will consider the purchase of a parking lot located at East Locust and East Center streets from Regions Bank during its regular 9 a.m. meeting today.

Troup Presbyterian Church will celebrate its centennial anniversary next month will a ceremony during which the building will be rededicated as a Texas historical landmark, event organizers said.

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

By Jay Neal news@jacksonvilleprogress.com NEW SUMMERFIELD - The tranquility of an autumn day in New Summerfield was interrupted Thursday afternoon for residents living on County Road 4304, as firefighting vehicles from six area fire companies, responding to a house fire in the 3000 block of the normally quiet street, filled the roadway.

East Texas author Jory Sherman, back by popular demand, will be the featured speaker at the 2009 Fall Luncheon and Silent Auction in Troup on Saturday, event spokesperson Dee Brock said.

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

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.