Yearly Archives: 2026
Bullard Lady Panther Softball Head Coach Julie Murry has been named the 2025-26 Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) 1A-2A-3A-4A Softball Coach of the Year, one of the highest honors awarded to high school softball coaches in Texas. The award recognizes Murry’s outstanding leadership, dedication to student-athletes, and commitment to excellence both on and off the […]
BULLARD, Texas — At first glance, Annabella Elizabeth Fern Boutique looks like a charming East Texas shop filled with clothing, accessories, thrift treasures and local vendor products. But behind the racks and displays is a mission that reaches far beyond retail. Located in Bullard, Annabella Elizabeth Fern Boutique has evolved into something unique: a boutique […]
Arp High School graduate Cade Ward is looking to cap off an outstanding high school rodeo career with a trip to the national finals as he competes at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Abilene. Ward recently accepted a full scholarship to attend Trinity Valley Community College, where he will compete in […]
A team of Arp ISD and community leaders recently traveled to Kerrville to participate in the Raise Your Hand Texas Community Leaders Fellowship Conference, where they focused on strengthening advocacy efforts for public education. Representing Arp were Superintendent Shannon Arrington, School Board member Donna Lowery, parent Lauren Smart, and Arp City Councilman Chris Johnson. The […]
Eight members of the Arp High School Class of 2026 recently received scholarships through the generosity of Custom Truckers of Tyler. Each student was awarded a $500 scholarship during a presentation ceremony held June 14. Arp High School officials expressed appreciation to Custom Truckers for investing in local students and supporting their educational goals. The […]
The Arp Garden Club is inviting community members to help launch a new Community Herb Garden designed to bring residents together while promoting gardening, education, and healthy living. A planning meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Arp Community Center, 108 W. Longview Street. Residents of all ages are […]
Arp ISD has announced the return of Mary Lou Bauer as the district’s new secondary art teacher. District officials expressed excitement about welcoming Bauer back to Arp ISD, noting that her experience and passion for art education will be a valuable addition to the secondary campus. As the new art teacher, Bauer will work with […]
The Arp Tiger Pride Band has announced the hiring of Kirk Ybañez as the program’s new Assistant Band Director and Director of Percussion. Originally from the Philippines, Ybañez moved to Texas in 2016 and began his musical journey as a percussionist at Sabine High School. He later attended Northwestern State University, where he studied under […]
Arp ISD has announced the hiring of Dr. Josh Tremont as the district’s new assistant superintendent, bringing more than a decade of educational leadership experience to the district. Dr. Tremont most recently served as Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Chapel Hill ISD. He has worked in education for 14 years and has […]
Greg Grant (5-3-26) Each spring, East Texans look forward to one of the most enjoyable horticultural traditions in our region: the Smith County Master Gardener Home Garden Tour. This year’s tour, set for Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., promises a full day of beauty, creativity, and practical learning tucked inside five […]