Yearly Archives: 2025
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 […]
Mickey Smith ARP- All you Arp Tiger volleyball diehards…..Dig this! The Arp Tigers volleyball team has a new head coach in hiring an East Texas Volleyball fixture, Cristy Smith. Coach Smith brings a strong list of experience, and a deep desire to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. “I’m excited to build on […]
By Mickey Smith ARP- The Tigers hardwood squad will have a new leader, with a new title, and a whole lot of Go Get ‘Em. Conner Weeks, will be replacing Brian Malone after a three-year stint. Malone led the Tigers to the playoffs two of the three seasons at the helm. Weeks is a former […]
2025 V-Tool All-Star Spring Baseball Event at East Texas Turf, Bullard, TX By Mickey Smith BULLARD- East Texas Turf recently hosted a special weekend hosting the 2025 V-Tool All-Star Spring Baseball Event. Friday night was individual skills challenge contests, along with a special appearance by Baseball Comedian, Mark Paul. Saturday was a day of fun […]
Aydan Lewis doing a dead lift Bradlee Gould doing squat while Tristan McCoy spots him. Sircorvious Foster(left) and Michael Bryant(right) doing a running drill at our workouts Davis Holladay doing a lift. Download QR 🠋