Smith County Warrants Solution Program Runs October 6-17
Smith County is holding its Warrants Solution Program, offering those with arrest warrants for outstanding court fines a chance to pay them before being arrested. “Each year, we hold a warrant roundup to allow people to pay their outstanding court fines and fees to avoid being arrested,” Smith County Judicial Compliance Director Sheryl Keel said. […]
Whitehouse New EDC
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The Whitehouse Economic Development Corporation has named longtime city employee Susan Hargis as its new executive director. Hargis has served the city for 26 years in various roles, most recently as city secretary and planning and zoning director. She has worked with the EDC since its inception, providing administrative support and guidance. […]
The Bullard Chamber of commerce held a ribbon cutting for “Body Wisom Yoga”
on Thursday September 18. Their address is 16321 FM 344 in Bullard, TX. Download QR 🠋
Troup ISD has announced that it will be hosting community information meetings
Troup ISD has announced that it will be hosting six community information meetings about the November 2025 bond. They hope to give more information and answer questions. The ETX Bell featured an article on the bond in the last printed edition. Download QR 🠋
Two Arrested in Smith County Vehicle Burglary Attempt
TYLER, Texas — Two men were arrested early Wednesday after Smith County deputies responded to reports of a vehicle burglary in progress south of Tyler. Deputies were dispatched at 1:05 a.m. to the 11800 block of Bird Point Trail, where witnesses reported two suspects attempting to open vehicle doors in a driveway, according to the […]
Arp Adopts Lower Tax Rate, Balanced Budget for 2025-26
ARP, Texas — On September 4 it was announced that the Arp City Council has adopted a budget and reduced the property tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year. At its regular meeting Sept. 2, the council approved a tax rate of 0.527706 per $100 valuation, down from the current rate of 0.585309. The reduction […]
East Texas Football Preview — Week 4
Several East Texas high school football teams will be in action Friday night, with some looking to rebound from losses and others hoping to stay unbeaten. Bullard Panthers vs. Liberty-Eylau Leopards — Home, 7:00 p.m.Bullard (1-2) returns home after a tough 56-6 loss at Sulphur Springs last week. The Panthers will try to regroup and […]
Bullard Education Foundation awards more than $48k in grants to fund innovative learning
September 4, 2025 Amy Pawlak Bullard ISD Public Relations Coordinator 903.894.6639 PRESS RELEASE Bullard Education Foundation awards more than $48k in grants to fund innovative learning Bullard, TX—The Bullard Education Foundation (BEF) visited all six Bullard ISD campuses today, Sept. 4, to award teachers $48,749 in grants to fund 34 innovative learning programs and projects. […]