Elementary Hands-On Learning Activities
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 […]
TxDOT Tyler District releases 2025 fatal crash statistics
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 Senior Awarded Scholarship
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 High School Senior Earns Scholarship
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 […]
Bullard Middle School Students Serve Community
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 Recognizes School Resource Officers
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 […]
Bullard Middle School Students Serve Community
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 […]
City of Troup Adopts 2026 Holiday Schedule
Each year, the Troup City Council adopts the City of Troup Holiday Schedule to establishofficial days off for city employees. The City of Troup’s holiday schedule is based on the SmithCounty Holiday Schedule, with one notable exception: the City of Troup does not observe SmithCounty’s Administrative Day.Rather than including an Administrative Day, which in Smith […]