Monthly Archives: May 2025
SAN ANTONIO – Team Logan was ready for a showdown this past weekend at the UIL State tennis tournament. Logan Wilson and Logan Brooks have been long-time friends, but didn’t become a doubles pair until four tournaments before district.After waltzing through regionals without losing one single set, the Bullard duo drew a first round bye on […]
By Mickey SmithETX BELL SPORTS The defending state champion, China Springs Cougars, ended a fantastic, and somewhat unexpected, banner season for the Bullard Panthers on Saturday, completing a two-game sweep in the Class 4A DI, Regional Semi-finals. Game one in Bullard, the locals unfortunately made up for a season of not allowing a homerun, as […]
The District 174A champion, Bullard Panthers, dominated the All District baseball team in 2025, in what was to be a rebuilding year for a first-year coach converting into another banner season in what has become ‘Baseballville East Texas.’ First-year head coach Chad Sherman and his staff of Josh Chewning and Andrew Gates won the Coach […]
There were long range bombs, and screaming extra base missiles on Thursday night, at Panther Field, at the Bullard Sports Complex, in a Regional Semi-Final baseball action versus China Springs. Unfortunately for the Panthers, the reigning state champion Cougars, did most of the damage in a 17-5, setback in game one. Pictured is senior team captain, Dylan Fowler being greeted at the plate after smashing a two-run homer to score teammates Ty Rigsby (pictured center), and Kage Korenek. Check online at ETXBell.com for a full series wrap-up on Monday. Photo Courtesy Michael Bass
TROUP – Summer workout schedules were recently released for the Lady Tigers of Troup. Workouts are for all incoming seventh-graders through 12th grade. The first session is June 2-5, the second session June 9-12, a third June session, June 16-19, and another June 23-26. There will be two sessions in July. The first will be […]
TROUP – The Troup Athletic Department recently announced the dates and time for 2025 Troup Summer Skills and Conditioning. All sessions will be held at Troup High School, and is for the incoming seventh-graders up to 12th graders. There will be four sessions in June. Week one is June 2–5; second week June 9-12; week three […]
By Mickey SmithETX BELL Bullard High School Tennis Team proved its dominance once again on April 24th, hosting the district tournament this Spring and winning both the Varsity Boys and Girls District Titles. Several players performed key roles leading to the double sweep.First and second place finishers qualified for the next step, regionals. Leading the way was a […]
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 […]