Monthly Archives: June 2025
By Mickey Smith BULLARD—The school year is over, and with that comes the final lists for All-State recognition in Spring Athletics. Holding true to what has become an annual tradition, Bullard placed two Baseball players and two Softball players among the state’s best. Baseball (27-9;10-0), was a bit of a surprise with a new head […]
BULLARD, TX — Dr. Keith Lee, current superintendent of Bullard Independent School District, has been named the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Seguin ISD. Seguin ISD made the announcement following a special board meeting held Monday evening. Under Texas law, school boards must observe a 21-day waiting period before formally approving a superintendent’s […]
Cameron J. Jarvis Municipal Troup Library Announces Winners of Inaugural Photo Contest TROUP, TX — The Cameron J. Jarvis Municipal Troup Library recently hosted its first community photo contest, inviting photographers of all ages to capture the spirit of the 75789 area code. The contest featured three categories: child, adult, and senior, ensuring an opportunity […]
By Mickey Smith | ETX Belll OTTAWA, KS. – They say good things come to those who wait. Recruiting in the new world of the college transfer portals, there have been a lot of graduated seniors still weighing their next-level options way longer than maybe they had hoped. Ever since the college transfer portal began, […]
By Mickey Smith, ETX Bell NACOGDOCHES – The ebbs and flows of life can certainly make it a crazy, emotional roller coaster….especially for student/athletes these days. As with every student/athlete, there has always seemed to be that one special person. That special person who knows when to pick you up, or when it’s time for […]
DIXIE ASSOCIATION SOFTBALL T-BALLARP – Two of many area East Texas Dixie Association from Troup teams participated in opening district play at various East Texas sites on Saturday.Losing one game but battling back through the losers bracket, in 6U T-Ball to take home the gold the hard way. The team members include:6U TBALL SOFTBALL ALL […]
DIXIE ASSOCIATION SOFTBALL COACH PITCH ARP – The Coach Pitch Lady Tigers from Troup were untouchable as they walked through district undefeated and will move on to the state tournament in Longview. Team members include: 8U HOTSHOTS COACH PITCH SOFTBALL ALL STARS Ellis Allen; Charley Bates; Madison Childress-; Bentley Deese; Riley Dunkin; Caroline Gresham; Navyee […]
TROUP – Dixie Youth Baseball Association District Playoffs will begin tournament this weekend at various sites in East Texas.The teams were voted on by players and coaches, hoping to earn a trip to the DBA State Tourney, and Dixie World Series.DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION DISTRICT PLAYOFF SITES June 6th-9th6U Baseball in Troup6U Softball in Arp8U Baseball in […]
Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter BULLARD – The Bullard Softball Camp is coming up soon so get those softball gems registered! The camp will be held June 9-11, session one each day for incoming second-graders through fifth-grade, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Daily session two is for incoming sixth- grade up to ninth-grade, from 10:30 until 1 p.m.. The […]
By Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter FRANKSTON – The 20-2A baseball crown went to an undefeated Kerens Bobcats in 2025 baseball action. Kerens lost in the playoffs to Beckville in two-game sweep at Bi- District. Now that the Frankston three-round run has ended, All District Superlatives and Selections were released this week. The Bobcats (20-5; 12-0), […]