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Whitehouse Council Consider Options for Sign Replacement
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — A familiar landmark in Whitehouse may soon be getting a fresh look.The City Council is exploring options to replace the community sign that once stood at the intersection of Highway 110 and FM 346 before it was sportsNews
Whitehouse High School Hosts UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest
WHITEHOUSE — Whitehouse High School had the privilege of hosting the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest last week, welcoming bands from across the region to showcase their skills, discipline, and musicianship SchoolNews
Bullard ISD calls school board election on May 3, 2025
Bullard, Texas – The Bullard Independent School District (BISD) Board of Trustees has officially called for a school board election to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This election will determine the representatives for FaithNews
Flint Church Fire
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that caused the total loss of Lakewood Church in Flint.Smith County Emergency Services District 2 officials responded to a call at 6:12 a.m. Monday, April 14, that the church, located in the 19700 block of Highway 155 South, in Flint, was on fire.Smith 
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Election Applications for Frankston City Council
NewsOn the Fly
By Shawn LarsonAbout a year ago, my wife and I began praying and considering how we could move closer to her family and be of help. Her mother had become the full-time caregiver for her elderly grandmother in Bullard, and with two sons managing Type 1 diabetes and our youngest soon attending YWAM Tyler, it felt like the right time to draw near.Six months later, I was driving down Highway 69 when I noticed something unusual: a billboard featuring the top students in the area. My first thought was, Why isn’t this in the local newspaper? That small question led to a big discovery—and it broke my heart.I found out that Bullard and many surrounding East Texas communities had lost their hometown newspaper back in 2018.That moment.
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that caused the total loss of Lakewood Church in Flint.Smith County Emergency Services District 2 officials responded to a call at 6:12 a.m. Monday, April 14, that the church, located in the 19700 block of Highway 155 South, in Flint, was on fire.Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue said his office is investigating the cause of the fire and that the building was a total loss. The church was unoccupied at the time and no one was injured.
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Spring Fling 2025
Downtown Bullard was bustling with vendors and visitors enjoying a sunny Saturday afternoon during the annual Spring Fling on April 26, 2025. Highlights included petting and meeting llamas from Loving Llamas, face painting, a visit from Piper the rescue dog with SRGDRR, and plenty of shopping opportunities. The event was EditorialSpotlight
Whitehouse Chamber Annual Fundraiser Reverse Raffle
Congratulations to Allison Carr, winner of the $10,000 grand prize at the 2025 Whitehouse Chamber Reverse Raffle. The Chamber’s annual fundraiser was held Saturday, April 26, and featured live music, a wine and whiskey pull, side raffles to a packed house, and the main reverse raffle drawing, with dinner served AnnouncementsNews
DPS Advises of Possible Vehicle Emissions Testing Delays
Storm Damage at Data Center Causes Issues with Information TransmissionAUSTIN –The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is notifying drivers that they may experience a ElectionNews
Election Applications for Frankston City Council
Frankston, Texas - Those interested in running for Frankston City Council will be able to pick up election applications starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, and the