Bullard ISD adopts 25-26 budget, sets tax rates
August 26, 2025 Amy Pawlak Bullard ISD Public Relations Coordinator 903.894.6639 PRESS RELEASE Bullard ISD adopts 2025-2026 budget, sets tax rates Bullard, TX – The Bullard ISD Board of Trustees adopted the 2025–2026 budget and set the district’s annual tax rate during a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 25. Trustees approved a $33,725,000 budget for […]
Meet the teacher culine
Arp ISD families gathered for Meet the Teacher night, where students connected with teachers, explored classrooms and prepared for the new school year. Kona Ice and East Texas Lemonade added a sweet touch to the evening. Download QR 🠋
City of Arp seeks donations for splash pad project
City of Arp seeks donations for splash pad project ARP, Texas — The City of Arp is asking for support from local businesses and organizations to help fund the construction of a community splash pad. The proposed project would provide children in Arp with a safe, free place to cool off during the summer. City […]
Arp ISD Bond
Arp ISD calls $9.9 million bond election for November ARP, Texas — The Arp ISD Board of Trustees has called a $9.9 million bond election for Nov. 4, 2025, seeking voter approval for projects aimed at improving safety, modernizing facilities and expanding student opportunities. The bond proposal is split into two propositions: Proposition A ($4.95 […]
Arp Honors Dallas Cowboy DeMarvion Overshown for Third Annual Backpack
Overshown gives Third Annual Backpack & School Supply Giveaway On August 9, the City of Arp came together to express its gratitude for Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who returned to his hometown to host his 3rd Annual Backpack & School Supply Giveaway. Hometown pride was on full display as children from across the community […]
Arp Elementary Assistant Principal and Son Arrested
Staff Reports ARP, Texas (AP) — An assistant principal at Arp Elementary School and her adult son were arrested Tuesday, according to the Arp Police Department. Karla Florence, assistant principal at Arp ISD Elementary, was charged with failure to report, a Class A misdemeanor, and false report to a peace officer, a Class B misdemeanor. […]
Smith County Road 172 Closed
Smith County Road 172, south of Flint, will be closed at noon today, August 13, as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Old Jacksonville Highway widening project. TxDOT has informed Smith County that the road will be closed for three to four weeks. Message boards with detour information are placed around the area. […]
Project Daffodil
The annual Project Daffodil Bulb Sale in Tyler, TX, will be held from August 2 through Sept. 27. The annual Project Daffodil Bulb Sale is an online environment project hosted by Keep Tyler Beautiful in Tyler, TX. Since 2006, Project Daffodil has inspired Tyler residents to add daffodils, and more recently regional wildflowers, to […]