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Whitehouse Farmers Market Kicked Off New Season Saturday WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The Whitehouse Farmers Market will kick off its season Saturday, April 19, with a range of vendors offering everything from produce to art. Located at 109 E. Main St., the market was founded to help connect the community with local farmers, bakers, makers, and […]
TROUP, Texas (ETX Bell) — The Troup Women’s Civic Organization (TWCO) has announced the pre-sale launch of its community cookbook, a heartfelt collection of recipes shared by current and past members. The cookbook, a first for TWCO, features treasured dishes from some of the area’s best home cooks—including recipes passed down from beloved former members. […]
The annual Troup Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner will be held this year at Troup High School on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 each, $35/2. They are available for purchase at City Hall. If your business is a Chamber member, you receive two complimentary tickets. This will be an evening […]
Storm Damage at Data Center Causes Issues with Information Transmission AUSTIN –The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is notifying drivers that they may experience a delay in obtaining an emissions inspection for vehicles registered in emissions counties due to intermittent connectivity issues. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has notified DPS that the company it […]
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols beginning this weekend to ensure drivers stay focused and avoid distractions while driving. April 7 through April 14, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Distracted Driving traffic enforcement campaign—looking for drivers who are texting, failing to Move Over or Slow down or otherwise distracted […]
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Smith County officials are looking into a system error that caused an emergency alert to go out with the wrong message on Friday, leaving many residents confused. At 12:08 p.m., people across the county received an urgent text warning about a hazard and were told to avoid the area. But there […]
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols on roads beginning this weekend to ensure motorists drive responsibly this spring break and St. Patrick’s Day. March 8 through March 17, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement campaign—looking for people who are speeding, […]
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will hold its legacy run for Recruit Class C-2024 on Friday, March 14, 2025. The four-mile run will take off early Friday morning from DPS headquarters and end at the Texas State Capitol. DPS first implemented the run – which was originally an eight-mile route – […]
Smith County officials gave an update during Commissioners Court Tuesday on the progress of two Smith County Road Bonds passed by voters. The Smith County Road Bond Phase 1 for $39.5 million was approved by 73 percent of the vote on November 7, 2017. More than 376 miles of roads were improved with major reconstruction […]
On February 13, Police Officer Kyle Stowers of Smith County Precinct 3 celebrated with Whitehouse High School Criminal Justice Club members Blair, Kaitlynn, and Kailynn after their success in a regional 911 Call Taking competition. The team’s hard work and dedication earned them medals and a spot in the state competition in March. Download QR […]
