Yearly Archives: 2026
Whitehouse ISD Athletics recently celebrated Signing Day, honoring a group of student-athletes for their commitment, perseverance, and dedication to their sports and school community. The following athletes signed to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level: Tayla Morris with Newman University, Indeya Williams with Tyler Junior College, Makiah Mburugu with Jarvis Christian […]
Bullard Elementary is celebrating Mrs. Wenzel’s third-grade class for becoming the first class to complete their Mr. Potato Head as part of the school’s attendance challenge. Students earned the pieces of their Mr. Potato Head by showing up to school on time and ready to learn each day. Their consistency and dedication helped […]
Fifth-grade students explored the day and night cycle through a hands-on classroom activity using marshmallows, food coloring, and a lamp. This interactive lesson helped students observe how Earth’s rotation creates daylight and darkness. Recently, fifth-grade students explored the day and night cycle through a creative and engaging classroom activity. Students used jumbo marshmallows and food […]
March 3, 2026 TYLER – In 2025, factors such as “unsafe speed”, “failure to drive in a single lane”, and “intoxication” contributed to 148 fatal crashes and 165 total fatalities in the Tyler District. The 165 fatalities are one more than the 2024 total (164), and the second lowest total since 2019 (148). The TxDOT […]
Frankston ISD has announced that America Chavez Gomez has been awarded the UT Tyler Honors Scholarship in the amount of $40,000. The scholarship was presented during a surprise ceremony hosted by the UT Tyler Honors College at the Frankston ISD Administration Building, where she was joined by family members, friends, and district administrators. To qualify […]
Whitehouse ISD recently celebrated Uriah, a senior at Whitehouse High School, for earning a $40,000 scholarship through the UT Tyler Honors Scholarship program. The scholarship award recognizes Uriah’s achievement and provides substantial support as he prepares to begin his college journey. School officials expressed excitement and pride as he takes this next step toward his […]
Student Council and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members from Bullard Middle School recently participated in a meaningful community service project to spread kindness throughout East Texas. Students were invited to KVNE, a local Christian radio station, to help assemble Valentine’s gift bags for distribution to area hospitals, nursing homes, and children’s hospitals. […]
Whitehouse ISD proudly recognized its School Resource Officers in observance of National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. The district expressed gratitude for the officers’ daily presence on campus and the important role they serve within the Wildcat community. Through a partnership with the Whitehouse Police Department, School Resource Officers help maintain safe learning environments while […]
Student Council and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members from Bullard Middle School recently participated in a meaningful community service project aimed at spreading kindness throughout East Texas. Students were invited to KVNE, a local Christian radio station, to help assemble Valentine’s gift bags for distribution to area hospitals, nursing homes, and children’s hospitals. Working […]
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. […]