Bullard ISD Board of Trustees approve 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
During the Bullard ISD monthly Board of Trustees meeting held on August 4, 2025, Trustees approved the proposed 2025-2026 Compensation Plan. The plan includes pay increases (with the use of local and state funding) as outlined below: Teacher Salary Increases (teacher role defined by Texas Education code 5.001 (2)) 1st Year Teachers (Local Funds) – $2,000 […]
A top motivational speaker to speak in Arp August 7
Former U.S. Army Black Hawk Pilot and Top Motivational Speaker Elizabeth McCormick to Address Arp ISD Faculty ARP, Texas (AP) — Elizabeth McCormick, a retired U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot and recognized among the world’s top motivational speakers, will speak to Arp ISD faculty Thursday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at […]
Smith becomes new Arp Volleyball Coach
Mickey Smith ARP- All you Arp Tiger volleyball diehards…..Dig this! The Arp Tigers volleyball team has a new head coach in hiring an East Texas Volleyball fixture, Cristy Smith. Coach Smith brings a strong list of experience, and a deep desire to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. “I’m excited to build on […]
Arp gets new basketball coach
By Mickey Smith ARP- The Tigers hardwood squad will have a new leader, with a new title, and a whole lot of Go Get ‘Em. Conner Weeks, will be replacing Brian Malone after a three-year stint. Malone led the Tigers to the playoffs two of the three seasons at the helm. Weeks is a former […]
V-Tool All Stars
2025 V-Tool All-Star Spring Baseball Event at East Texas Turf, Bullard, TX By Mickey Smith BULLARD- East Texas Turf recently hosted a special weekend hosting the 2025 V-Tool All-Star Spring Baseball Event. Friday night was individual skills challenge contests, along with a special appearance by Baseball Comedian, Mark Paul. Saturday was a day of fun […]
Frankston Strength and Conditioning
Aydan Lewis doing a dead lift Bradlee Gould doing squat while Tristan McCoy spots him. Sircorvious Foster(left) and Michael Bryant(right) doing a running drill at our workouts Davis Holladay doing a lift. Download QR 🠋
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Five Smith County employees were honored during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, July 29, for their combined 95 years of service. Treasurer Kelli White was recognized for serving Smith County for 25 years. “We want to thank you for 25 years. That’s been a long haul,” County Judge Neal Franklin said. “It’s been a pleasure.” […]
Smith County Community Preparedness Night
The Smith County Emergency Management Office is hosting a Community Preparedness Night to educate residents about the importance of being prepared for a disaster. The free event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 7, at UT Health Northeast in the amphitheater of the main building. Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Moore will […]