Monthly Archives: August 2025
Staff Reports ARP, Texas (AP) — An assistant principal at Arp Elementary School and her adult son were arrested Tuesday, according to the Arp Police Department. Karla Florence, assistant principal at Arp ISD Elementary, was charged with failure to report, a Class A misdemeanor, and false report to a peace officer, a Class B misdemeanor. […]
Smith County Road 172, south of Flint, will be closed at noon today, August 13, as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Old Jacksonville Highway widening project. TxDOT has informed Smith County that the road will be closed for three to four weeks. Message boards with detour information are placed around the area. […]
The annual Project Daffodil Bulb Sale in Tyler, TX, will be held from August 2 through Sept. 27. The annual Project Daffodil Bulb Sale is an online environment project hosted by Keep Tyler Beautiful in Tyler, TX. Since 2006, Project Daffodil has inspired Tyler residents to add daffodils, and more recently regional wildflowers, to […]
A Heathspan Forum Meeting was held on August 7 at the Oak Crossing Event Center, located at 101 Glenda St, Whitehouse, TX. The Age Well: A Healthspan Forum Meeting was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and welcomed those of all ages to attend. It was free to attend and opened to […]
Longtime Smith County employee Atonia Rawlings was sworn in to serve as treasurer on Friday, August 1, 2025. Ms. Rawlings has worked for Smith County for 19 years and has been assistant treasurer since 2016. “I am honored for the opportunity to serve Smith County, and I am committed to making a positive impact […]
The Smith County Historical Atlas is a powerful new tool created by the Smith County GIS Department in partnership with the Smith County Historical Commission. This interactive, web-based application makes the county’s rich history more accessible, accurate and engaging than ever before. Smith County lacks a comprehensive inventory of its historic buildings, cemeteries and landmarks. […]
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house fire that injured one boy in Lindale on Friday. At 11:16 a.m. August 8, firefighters responded to a residence on the 12900 block of County Road 374 in Lindale. A juvenile male was found asleep inside the home and was transported to a Tyler hospital […]
Brook Hill’s fall athletics season is officially underway as their football and volleyball teams took to the field and court at the stroke of midnight to begin practices for the 2025–2026 season. The annual midnight practice has become a favorite tradition in Guard Country, marking the official start of the season with energy, excitement, and […]
During the Bullard ISD monthly Board of Trustees meeting held on August 4, 2025, Trustees approved the proposed 2025-2026 Compensation Plan. The plan includes pay increases (with the use of local and state funding) as outlined below: Teacher Salary Increases (teacher role defined by Texas Education code 5.001 (2)) 1st Year Teachers (Local Funds) – $2,000 […]
Former U.S. Army Black Hawk Pilot and Top Motivational Speaker Elizabeth McCormick to Address Arp ISD Faculty ARP, Texas (AP) — Elizabeth McCormick, a retired U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot and recognized among the world’s top motivational speakers, will speak to Arp ISD faculty Thursday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at […]