ETX Shine Podcast Network Launches to Expand Local Storytelling
ETX Shine Podcast Network Launches to Expand Local Storytelling New podcast network will spotlight East Texas voices, stories, and conversations in 2026 ETX Bell in the beginning wanted to create a way to reach various age groups with the information and news in our communities. Our hope from the beginning was to create a a […]
Bullard ISD officially names Dr. Micah Dyer as new Superintendent
Bullard, TX – The Bullard ISD Board of Trustees officially named Dr. Micah Dyer as the District’s new Superintendent during a special meeting held on March 17, 2026. Trustees previously named Dr. Dyer the lone finalist for the position on February 24, 2026. In accordance with state law, a 21-day waiting period was required before […]
Whitehouse ISD Celebrates Student-Athletes on Signing Day
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 3rd Graders Lead Attendance Challenge
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 […]
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 […]