Troup Community Development Corporation

10/17/2026

It has come to the attention of the Smith County Elections Office that some voters have raised questions regarding whether ballots may contain official markings prior to the ballot being handed to the voter.
Ballots are required by Texas law (Texas Election Code §§ 85.0311 & 62.008) to have both a serial number AND the initials of the early voting clerk at the early voting locations OR a signature of the presiding judge for the election day locations.
Smith County Elections Administrator Michelle Allcon explains that every ballot has a serial number on it before it comes to her office. On the day of voting, the early voting clerk or election day judge is initialing or stamping the initials on each ballot before handing it to the voter.

10/16/2026

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10/16/2026

A Wind Advisory remains in effect areawide through tonight as the strongest cold front so far this fall arrives tonight into early Friday morning. Expect sustained north winds of 15-25 mph and gusts up to 30-35 mph, increasing the threat of wildfires in the very dry air mass behind the front.

10/16/2026

While Holiday in the Country is the kickoff for our town for the holiday shopping season, another event that many other small businesses capitalize on is Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28th.

Small Business Saturday is held annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, encouraging shoppers to support their local mom and pop shops and neighborhood businesses. It was actually founded in the recession of 2010 by American Express to help local businesses attract holiday shoppers. It helps balance the corporate push of Black Friday and Cyber Monday by putting money directly back into our local economies.

Small businesses make up 99% of all businesses.

Small businesses are encouraged to -
Invest in the customer experience of shopping small - Offer festive touches, seasonal refreshments, things that big-box competitors cannot copy.

It’s important for cities to work together with their local businesses to promote the big shopping days. Around 90% of shoppers plan to spend in at least one major retail sale event this holiday season, due to promotions and can’t-miss events.

Stats from Quickbooks show 1 in 3 shoppers desire to avoid crowded or busy big retail stores during the holiday shopping season, which motivates them to shop small.

It’s key to remember that being small is a selling point.

Do you try to shop small during the holidays?

10/15/2026

📊How Holiday in the County has impacted Troup's sales tax growth

This chart shows sales tax numbers for November of each year starting in 2011 to now.
Our largest sales tax revenue to date from Holiday in the Country was January 2026 (payments lag behind the sales by about 2 months.) It was $ 59,037.23. That is over a 94% change from the 2009-2010 average.
And Troup isn’t just seeing growth in November each year. Since 2009, revenue is up 81% for the calendar year.

10/14/2026

🎄❤️ ANGEL TREE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ❤️🎄

Christmas may still feel a little ways away, but now is the perfect time to apply for First Baptist Church Troup’s Angel Tree Program! 🎁✨

Our Angel Tree ministry exists to share hope, bless children, and remind families in our community that they are loved. If your family could use a little extra help making Christmas special this year, we encourage you to pick up an application early!

👼 Who can apply?
Children through high school seniors who live within the 75789 zip code.

📝 Applications are available at the FBC Troup Office.
📅 Deadline: November 15th
📞 Questions? Call 903-842-3091

Don’t wait until the deadline gets close—getting your application in early helps us begin preparing for a wonderful Christmas season! ❤️

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families in our community who may benefit from the Angel Tree Program.

🎄 Sharing hope. Blessing children. Celebrating Christ.
❤️ Together, we can make a difference!

10/14/2026

👮‍♀️👮‍♂️We are getting closer to the Community Fall Fest and Block Party hosted by Troup Police Department on Saturday, Oct. 24th.

34 vendors and 6 food trucks will be at the Block Party!
There will be vouchers passed out for FREE
🌭Hot dogs from All Dogs
🍧Sno cones from Kona Ice &
🆓️Popsicles from Frios!

🍬There will also be free food, popcorn and lots of candy at the Fall Fest hosted by local churches!

📆Mark your calendar now for the 24th!

Before the October events start flooding your feed, make sure and save the date for this local event on Oct. 24th!