WORKING ARTICLE — HUMAN REVIEW REQUIRED Timothy Hollis was appointed as the new Smith County auditor after serving five months as budget officer. The Smith County District Judges appoint the auditor. He was sworn in by 241st District Judge Debby Gunter on Wednesday, July 1. Hollis will serve as auditor and budget officer until another […]

WORKING ARTICLE — HUMAN REVIEW REQUIRED The City of Troup is recognizing the retirement of two longtime community leaders, Wayne and Suzanne Loudamy, for their years of dedicated service to the city and its residents. Wayne Loudamy is retiring from the City of Troup Public Works Department, where he helped maintain the city’s infrastructure and […]

WORKING ARTICLE — HUMAN REVIEW REQUIRED 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 […]

WORKING ARTICLE — HUMAN REVIEW REQUIRED The Troup Police Department has welcomed its newest officer, Trey Womack, following his graduation from the Longview Police Academy. Womack, a 2009 graduate of Troup High School, returns to serve the community where he was raised. Department officials said his decision to begin his law enforcement career in his […]

WORKING ARTICLE — HUMAN REVIEW REQUIRED The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Domino’s Pizza as its newest member during a special event that brought together community leaders, first responders, and local business representatives. To celebrate the partnership, James, the operating partner of the Whitehouse Domino’s, invited members of the Whitehouse Chamber Board of […]

WORKING ARTICLE — HUMAN REVIEW REQUIRED Whitehouse High School teacher Sharon Garner has been named the 2027 Region 7 Secondary Teacher of the Year, earning one of the highest honors for educators in East Texas. Garner was recognized alongside Emily Greer of Jackson Elementary in Chapel Hill ISD, who was selected as the Region 7 […]

WORKING ARTICLE — HUMAN REVIEW REQUIRED The Frankston Middle School cheerleading squad returned home with an impressive collection of awards after attending the UCA Cheer Camp at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine. The team earned first place in the Sideline Routine, second place in the Cheer Routine, the Most Improved Award, a Spirit Stick, and […]

WORKING ARTICLE — HUMAN REVIEW REQUIRED Arp ISD has announced the hiring of Melanie Rivers as its new Director of Academic Support and Grant Programs as the district continues preparing for the 2026-27 school year. Rivers joins Arp ISD after more than 20 years with Chapel Hill ISD, where she most recently served as Director […]

WORKING ARTICLE — HUMAN REVIEW REQUIRED Arp ISD is continuing to invest in its facilities and operations with the addition of five new vehicles purchased through bond funds approved by voters last November. The new additions include two school buses, two passenger vans, and one maintenance pickup truck, which will support the district’s transportation and […]