BHS Summer Camps
Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter BULLARD – The Bullard Softball Camp is coming up soon so get those softball gems registered! The camp will be held June 9-11, session one each day for incoming second-graders through fifth-grade, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Daily session two is for incoming sixth- grade up to ninth-grade, from 10:30 until 1 p.m.. The […]
Frankston All District
By Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter FRANKSTON – The 20-2A baseball crown went to an undefeated Kerens Bobcats in 2025 baseball action. Kerens lost in the playoffs to Beckville in two-game sweep at Bi- District. Now that the Frankston three-round run has ended, All District Superlatives and Selections were released this week. The Bobcats (20-5; 12-0), […]
BHS Baseball Banquet
Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter BULLARD- – Not so much a rebuilding year as expected with only three seniors, and a brand new, first year head coach, the Panthers are gonna be hard to handle again next year. As undefeated district champion, and regional semi-finalist, the 2025 baseball team celebrated the season at the annual Baseball Banquet, this […]
Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Troup City Hall
The Troup Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for ETX BELL, welcoming the new hometown newspaper to the community. The event took place in front of Troup City Hall at 1:30 p.m., where local leaders, business owners, and residents gathered to celebrate. ETX BELL promises to bring fresh stories, vibrant voices, and a […]
Smith County Courthouse Construction Update
The Smith County Commissioners Court received a progress report on the courthouse construction project on Tuesday, June 3. Brandy Ziegler, partner with Fitzpatrick Architects, has been working on the project for more than two years and said, “it’s wonderful to watch this plan come to life,” as the 100-plus-year building is constructed. She noted that […]
Starbright Stampede Fundraiser Gears Up for Summer Adventure
By Joshua Larson WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Starbright Therapeutic Equestrian Center is launching a unique and exciting fundraiser this summer aimed at boosting operations, expanding services, and strengthening its impact on local veterans and individuals with disabilities. The inaugural “Starbright Stampede,” set to begin at the Whitehouse stadium parking lot, invites teams to decorate vehicles, complete […]
Whitehouse ISD Theater Project Brings Student Stories to Life
Staff Reports WHITEHOUSE, Texas, A unique collaboration between elementary students and high school performers took center stage this week, as second-grade stories were transformed into live theatrical productions at Whitehouse High School. What began as a pilot project between Stanton-Smith Elementary and the WHS Theater Department has grown into a district-wide celebration of imagination and […]
ETX Bell Update May 28, 2025
Shawn Larson We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone in the community for the incredible support you’ve shown. Your encouragement fuels our efforts as we continue building something we believe will become a vital part of local life. While it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day challenges of bringing back […]