Yearly Archives: 2026
Indians of the Month Frankston Independent School District recognized its January Indians of the Month, honoringindividuals across district campuses. According to information shared by the district, therecipients were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and positive influence within theirschools.The January Indians of the Month include EmmyLou Rogers, Jayden Souza, and LiamAndrade from Frankston Elementary School; […]
Frankston Independent School District announced details for the Frankston Elementary UIL Awards ceremony and provided important check-in information for parents and adult attendees. According to information shared by the district, the UIL Awards will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Frankston Elementary cafeteria. Parents are invited to attend the […]
The Middle School Maidens basketball teams from Frankston Independent School District competed in the Kerens Tournament on Saturday, January 10. Both teams earned placement honors during the competition. The Maidens White team achieved the Consolation title, while the Maidens Blue team secured second place. Download QR 🠋
Frankston Elementary will host a family-friendly literacy event titled Share the Love of Reading to encourage a love of reading among students and community members. The event is open to all families and individuals of all ages and is designed to provide reading skills and fun activities for everyone. The celebration will take place on […]
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 […]