Monthly Archives: January 2026
The following opinion article is not representative of the ETX Bell organization, it’s leadership, or it’s staff and has been sourced from outside the company. The most famous line from the movie Network (1976) is from anchorman Howard Beale’s (Peter Finch) iconic rant: “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” This powerful […]
The following opinion article is not representative of the ETX Bell organization, it’s leadership, or it’s staff and has been sourced from outside the company. William Shakespeare coined the phrase “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” which has become a euphemism of when you “feel” something is wrong, but you have no evidence.There […]
Bullard, TX — Bullard Independent School District is proud to announce the completion of the new Bullard Middle School campus, a major milestone in the district’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional learning environments for students. District and campus staff welcomed 7th- and 8th-grade students into the new building on January 7, 2026, as the spring […]
Before I ever started the ETX Bell, I spent time sitting down with leaders across our communities, pastors, business owners, city officials, educators, and longtime residents, asking a simple but uncomfortable question. Does starting a local newspaper in this area, in 2025, actually make sense? I had read the data. I had heard the studies. […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures Monday, January 19, 2026 In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, several government offices, schools, and public services across the Tyler area will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. Government Offices Federal government offices State of Texas offices Smith County non-emergency offices City of Tyler offices City […]