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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 […]
March 3, 2026 TYLER – In 2025, factors such as “unsafe speed”, “failure to drive in a single lane”, and “intoxication” contributed to 148 fatal crashes and 165 total fatalities in the Tyler District. The 165 fatalities are one more than the 2024 total (164), and the second lowest total since 2019 (148). The TxDOT […]
Smith County Road 172, south of Flint, will be closed at noon today, August 13, as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Old Jacksonville Highway widening project. TxDOT has informed Smith County that the road will be closed for three to four weeks. Message boards with detour information are placed around the area. […]
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 […]
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house fire that injured one boy in Lindale on Friday. At 11:16 a.m. August 8, firefighters responded to a residence on the 12900 block of County Road 374 in Lindale. A juvenile male was found asleep inside the home and was transported to a Tyler hospital […]
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatality fire that occurred at a resident southwest of Tyler. The Fire Marshal’s Office, Sheriff’s Office and several fire departments responded to the call at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. A 70-year-old man lived alone at the home and died in the fire, Fire Marshal Chad […]
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 […]
TYLER, Texas — James Wansley, Mayor of Whitehouse, has been named Board President for Leadership Tyler, continuing his long-standing commitment to leadership and community development in the region. Wansley, a graduate of Leadership Tyler’s Core Program (Class 26), has served the organization in numerous roles over the years. He and his wife, Leah, were named […]
A Smith County Road and Bridge Bond Program update was presented to Commissioners Court on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. County Engineer Frank Davis gave an analysis on roads that still need work as part of Phase 2 of the voter-approved bonds. Some of those roads are being contracted out while others are done by […]
