Yearly Archives: 2025
Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter BULLARD- – Not so much a rebuilding year as expected with only three seniors, and a brand new, first year head coach, the Panthers are gonna be hard to handle again next year. As undefeated district champion, and regional semi-finalist, the 2025 baseball team celebrated the season at the annual Baseball Banquet, this […]
The Troup Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for ETX BELL, welcoming the new hometown newspaper to the community. The event took place in front of Troup City Hall at 1:30 p.m., where local leaders, business owners, and residents gathered to celebrate. ETX BELL promises to bring fresh stories, vibrant voices, and a […]
The Smith County Commissioners Court received a progress report on the courthouse construction project on Tuesday, June 3. Brandy Ziegler, partner with Fitzpatrick Architects, has been working on the project for more than two years and said, “it’s wonderful to watch this plan come to life,” as the 100-plus-year building is constructed. She noted that […]
By Joshua Larson WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Starbright Therapeutic Equestrian Center is launching a unique and exciting fundraiser this summer aimed at boosting operations, expanding services, and strengthening its impact on local veterans and individuals with disabilities. The inaugural “Starbright Stampede,” set to begin at the Whitehouse stadium parking lot, invites teams to decorate vehicles, complete […]
Staff Reports WHITEHOUSE, Texas, A unique collaboration between elementary students and high school performers took center stage this week, as second-grade stories were transformed into live theatrical productions at Whitehouse High School. What began as a pilot project between Stanton-Smith Elementary and the WHS Theater Department has grown into a district-wide celebration of imagination and […]
Shawn Larson We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone in the community for the incredible support you’ve shown. Your encouragement fuels our efforts as we continue building something we believe will become a vital part of local life. While it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day challenges of bringing back […]
By Shawn LarsonETX Bell It has been said that in a news desert like the area that the Bell is beginning to serve accounts for a low election turnout, however what cannot be accounted for is the fact that the Tyler area that does have a newspaper, and other media outlets to help serve and […]
By Joshua LarsonETX Bell TROUP, Texas – The Troup Women’s Civic Organization (TWCO) held its end-of-year dinner in May, 20 / 2025, a diner-themed event where influential women of Troup gathered and event organizers dressed to fit the theme. During the event, the organization recognized Troup High School students Baylee Gibson and Emory Cover with […]
Pictured are the Whitehouse Police Department who continue to provide services to help support a safe community in Whitehouse. WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The City of Whitehouse has reached its highest ranking yet on the 2025 Safewise Safest Cities in Texas report, moving up to No. 25 on the list. The recognition is noteworthy since there […]
Gracie BroomfieldETX Bell Bullard, TX – May 3, 2025 — The spirit of community was alive and thriving at the second annual Panther Palooza, hosted by the Bullard Early Childhood and Bullard Primary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Held at Bullard High School, the event brought together families, local vendors, and businesses for a day full […]