Arp ISD, City of Arp to Host First Tiger Pride 5K
ARP, Texas – Arp ISD is teaming up with the City of Arp to host the inaugural Tiger Pride 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 8 a.m. at Bill Herrington Tiger Stadium. The event is free and open to all ages, with no registration required in advance—although participants are encouraged to pre-register by […]
First Baptist Church of Troup hosts 4th of July Celebration
Despite a summer rain shower, the spirit of patriotism and community shone brightly at Troup First Baptist Church’s annual Fourth of July celebration. Families and friends gathered on the church grounds to enjoy a festive evening filled with classic summer fun and community fellowship. Children could be seen laughing and playing on the swing set […]
ETX Bell revives hometown news for Troup, Texas
TROUP, Texas (July 5, 2025) — Troup residents once again have a newspaper that prioritizes their hometown stories. ETX Bell, launched in 2025, is a community newspaper serving Troup, Texas, bringing back consistent local news coverage through both print and digital formats. Each edition of ETX Bell features a dedicated Troup section alongside hyperlocal coverage […]
ETX Bell revives local news for Whitehouse, Texas, after newspaper closure
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (July 5, 2025) — For the first time since the Tri County Leader shut down in 2018, Whitehouse once again has a consistent hometown news source. The ETX Bell, a new community newspaper serving Whitehouse, Texas, launched earlier this year to bring back local reporting with a modern twist. Founded in 2025, ETX […]
ETX Bell brings local news back to Bullard, Texas
BULLARD, Texas (July 5, 2025) — Bullard has a newspaper to call its own again. ETX Bell, a newly launched community newspaper in Bullard, Texas, has stepped up to serve the town and surrounding areas after the closure of the Bullard Banner in 2018 left a noticeable void in local news coverage. Founded in early […]
Local specialty repair shop gives a fresh fix on repairs
By Joshua Larson TROUP — In a quiet stretch just outside of Troup, a small European auto repair shop is doing something rare in the world of mechanics — leading with honesty, education and precision. East Texas Bavarian, owned and operated by a seasoned technician with more than 25 years of experience, is carving out […]
Troup chamber of chambers holds ribbon cutting for Bates Wealth Strategies
Troup Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting for Bates Wealth Strategies on June 25th, 2025 Download QR 🠋
Bullard High School Receives $89,480 Grant to Enhance Health Science Program
BULLARD, TX — Bullard High School is expanding its Health Science program thanks to a recent $89,480 grant awarded through the Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) program by the Texas Workforce Commission. The grant was used to purchase an Anatomage Table, a state-of-the-art tool that offers students interactive 3D experiences in the study of […]