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Bullard ISD

Bullard Girls Strength Program

ETX Bell More than 60 Bullard ISD student-athletes participated in the first week of the district's Girls Strength and Conditioning program, kicking off a summer focused on fitness, development, and athletic improvement. Athletic officials praised the participants for their commitment and dedication, noting that the athletes are investing in their personal growth both

Headline SportsNews

Whitehouse ISD , Whitehouse ISD - Sports

Whitehouse ISD Celebrates Student-Athletes on Signing Day

ETX Bell Whitehouse ISD Athletics recently celebrated Signing Day, honoring a group of student-athletes for their commitment, perseverance, and dedication to their sports and school community.The following athletes signed to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level: Tayla Morris with Newman University, Indeya Williams with Tyler Junior

BusinessNews

BUSINESS , Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce

Whitehouse Chamber Welcomes Domino’s Pizza

ETX Bell 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

FaithNews

Bullard , RELIGION

20th Annual Bullard Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

ETX Bell The annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was held May 7 at First Baptist Church Bullard as community members gathered in observance of the 75th annual National Day of Prayer.The event began with Troup 366 presenting the colors and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Shirley Coe then presented the official proclamation recognizing the National Day of Prayer in Bullard.Following the

SportsNews

Bullard ISD - Sports

Bullard Baseball Builds for the Future

More than 100 young athletes participated in the 2026 Bullard Baseball Camp, giving coaches an opportunity
Bullard ISD - Sports

Bullard Softball Players Earn NFCA All-American Honors

Bullard High School softball standouts Brooklyn Brannen and Karter Swanson have earned National Fastpitch Coaches Association
Frankston ISD , Frankston ISD - Sports

Frankston Middle School Cheerleaders Earn Top Honors

The Frankston Middle School cheerleading squad returned home with an impressive collection of awards after attending
Bullard ISD - Sports , Music & Lifestyle

Sergio Olivares named head band director for Bullard Panther Band

June 16, 2026Amy PawlakBullard ISD Public Relations Coordinator903.894.6639PRESS RELEASESergio Olivares named head band director for Bullard
Bullard ISD - Sports

Statewide Honor Awarded to Bullard’s Julie Murry

Bullard Lady Panther Softball Head Coach Julie Murry has been named the 2025-26 Texas Girls Coaches

CommunityNews

Civic & Community Organization , Frankston , Home & Garden

Frankston Garden Club Thanks Community for Support

The Frankston Garden Club is expressing its appreciation to everyone who helped make its annual garden
Civic & Community Organization , Frankston , Home & Garden

Frankston Garden Club Receives Four District Awards

The Frankston Garden Club recently earned four awards while attending the District 3 Workshop and Meeting
Frankston , Uncategorized

Election Applications for Frankston City Council

Frankston, Texas - Those interested in running for Frankston City Council will be able to pick

BULLARD, Texas — For the family behind 1847 Farm and Ranch, preserving nearly 180 years of history requires more than maintaining the property. It requires finding new ways to keep the operation financially sustainable for future generations.The ranch, which has remained in the same family since 1847, is currently operated by a sixth-generation family member. Today, four generations live on the property, with the family’s eighth generation already growing up on the land.The family’s connection to the ranch spans nearly two centuries. According to the owner, the property has remained in continuous family ownership since its founding and has earned recognition as one of Texas’ oldest family-operated ranches. The family hopes to continue that legacy and eventually reach the 200-year milestone, a goal that guides many of.

ETX Shine Podcast Network Launches to Expand Local StorytellingNew podcast network will spotlight East Texas voices, stories, and conversations in 2026ETX Bell in the beginning wanted to create a way to reach various age groups with the information and news in our communities.  Our hope from the beginning was to create a a podcast network.  That day is now here. ETX Hometown Media has announced the launch of ETX Shine, a new podcast network designed to expand local storytelling across East Texas.ETX Shine will serve as the podcast production arm of the ETX Bell, offering long-form audio and video conversations that highlight news, community voices, business, faith, sports, culture, and everyday life in the region. The network is scheduled to roll out its first slate of shows in 2026, with content distributed across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, social media.

Officials gathered Saturday, June 20, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Forestdale Park, a new recreational space designed to serve families and visitors throughout the growing Whitehouse community.The event drew a strong turnout of attendees of all ages, reflecting the enthusiasm surrounding the project. Families enjoyed Kona Ice and tacos while witnessing what city leaders described as another meaningful step forward for Whitehouse.The ceremony began with a blessing from Whitehouse pastor Forrest Bass. Parks Director Aaron Martinez then thanked community leaders, city staff, and the design team for their hard work and dedication in bringing the project to life.Forestdale Park will span approximately 4.2 acres and feature a variety of amenities, including walking trails through natural surroundings, a basketball court, playground equipment, and covered pavilions. The park is designed to provide both recreational opportunities and a welcoming gathering space for.

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LifestyleNews

Arp ISD , Arts & Humanities

Arp ISD Welcomes New Secondary Art Teacher

ETX Bell Arp ISD has announced the return of Mary Lou Bauer as the district's new secondary art teacher.District officials expressed excitement about welcoming Bauer back to Arp ISD, noting that her experience and passion for art education will be a valuable addition to the secondary campus.As the new art teacher, Bauer

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Civic & Community Organization , Troup , Uncategorized

Troup Women’s Civic Organization Hosts Adult Game Day

ETX Bell 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 in

AnnouncementsNews

Public Service Announcements , Smith

Emergency Planning Committee Meeting

ETX Bell The Smith County Local Emergency Planning Committee held its quarterly meeting on Friday, June 5.The Smith County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) recently held its

ElectionNews

Civic & Community Organization , Frankston , Home & Garden

Frankston Garden Club Thanks Community for Support

ETX Bell The Frankston Garden Club is expressing its appreciation to everyone who helped make its annual garden tour a success. Club members thanked sponsors, donors, ticket

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