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The Troup Women’s Civic Organization welcomed community members for a successful Adult Game Day, bringing together friends and neighbors for an afternoon of games, laughter, and fellowship. The event featured a variety of activities that encouraged participants to connect, enjoy friendly competition, and spend quality time with one another in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. […]
The Arp Garden Club has installed a U.S. Flag Retirement Disposal Box at the Veterans Memorial at the Four-Way, providing residents with a respectful way to retire worn or damaged American flags. Community members can place folded flags that are worn, torn, or tattered into the designated collection box. The Royal Rangers of Arp will […]
By Robin Gamble The ETX Common Thread is a crochet/knitting group created by Ijeoma “EJ” Unegbu. She began this group in September 2023 as a way to build women up. Today, the group has grown to about 125 members. This is an East Texas group for anyone age 18 and above who knits or crochets. […]
The Frankston Garden Club is expressing its appreciation to everyone who helped make its annual garden tour a success. Club members thanked sponsors, donors, ticket purchasers, raffle participants, and community members who attended the event held on May 16. Organizers also offered special recognition to the homeowners who opened their gardens and yards for visitors […]
The Frankston Garden Club recently earned four awards while attending the District 3 Workshop and Meeting in Lufkin. Several club members represented Frankston at the event, where garden clubs from across the district gathered for educational sessions, networking opportunities, and recognition of outstanding achievements. Club members celebrated receiving four awards during the meeting, a reflection […]
The Arp Garden Club is inviting community members to help launch a new Community Herb Garden designed to bring residents together while promoting gardening, education, and healthy living. A planning meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Arp Community Center, 108 W. Longview Street. Residents of all ages are […]
TROUP — The Troup Chamber of Commerce recognized local leaders, educators, public servants and volunteers during its annual awards banquet on March 26 at Troup High School. The event brought together residents, business leaders and community members to celebrate contributions that continue to shape and strengthen the Troup area. Among the top honors, Beth Byrd […]
The community is invited to the Troup Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 26, 6:30pm at Troup High School.This year’s celebration will offer a fajita spread from La Hacienda of Troup.Prior to the dinner, several businesses will show off their services and products during a Business Expo. Guests can take the opportunity […]
The annual Project Daffodil Bulb Sale in Tyler, TX, will be held from August 2 through Sept. 27. The annual Project Daffodil Bulb Sale is an online environment project hosted by Keep Tyler Beautiful in Tyler, TX. Since 2006, Project Daffodil has inspired Tyler residents to add daffodils, and more recently regional wildflowers, to […]
Greg Grant WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Members of Hot Mess Express and Mustang on a Mission had plenty to celebrate Saturday night, July 19, after raising more than $11,600 to support Starbrite’s programs during this year’s Starbrite Stampede. The two fundraising teams were honored for their energy, creativity, and unwavering dedication throughout the campaign. Event organizers […]
