The Troup Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for ETX BELL, welcoming the new hometown newspaper to the community. The event took place in front of Troup City Hall at 1:30 p.m., where local leaders, business owners, and residents gathered to celebrate. ETX BELL promises to bring fresh stories, vibrant voices, and a […]
The Smith County Commissioners Court received a progress report on the courthouse construction project on Tuesday, June 3. Brandy Ziegler, partner with Fitzpatrick Architects, has been working on the project for more than two years and said, “it’s wonderful to watch this plan come to life,” as the 100-plus-year building is constructed. She noted that […]
We asked ChatGPT what happens when a community loses its local newspaper, like ours did in 2018, and why it’s worth holding on to if you still have one. The answers reminded us exactly why we’re bringing a local paper back in 2025. ChatGPT said: When a community loses its local newspaper, it often faces […]
This week, the Whitehouse Police Department undertook the task of repainting the Safe Exchange Zone. This designated area offers the community a secure environment for conducting transactions, such as child custody exchanges and private property dealings, and is monitored by 24-hour video surveillance. The Whitehouse Safe Exchange Zone is located in front of the Whitehouse […]
The Whitehouse Splash Park will be kicking off their season on Saturday, May 24! The park will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the summer. Party reservations can be made by contacting the Rec at 903-202-7181. The City of Whitehouse is […]
The City of Whitehouse Police Department has been awarded a federal grant of $23,955.94 through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered by the Office of the Governor. This funding, made possible by the U.S. Department of Justice, will provide the Whitehouse Police Department with essential resources to enhance patrol unit capabilities. […]
DPS Launches Statewide Patrols to Enforce Seat belt Use and Curb Distracted Driving for Memorial Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual All-American enforcement campaign ahead of the Memorial Day Holiday. From May 12 through May 26, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will focus on enforcing seat belt laws and promoting safe driving behaviors to reduce crashes and save lives. […]
Terry Kim, Valedictorian of The Brook Hill School’s Class of 2025, has been accepted to many of the most prestigious universities in the nation, including Princeton, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, Duke, Stanford, UT Austin, Johns Hopkins, Washington University in St. Louis, and Emory. After receiving multiple scholarship offers and carefully weighing his options, Terry has chosen […]