8U Lady Tigers Go Undefeated, Headed to State in Longview
DIXIE ASSOCIATION SOFTBALL COACH PITCH ARP – The Coach Pitch Lady Tigers from Troup were untouchable as they walked through district undefeated and will move on to the state tournament in Longview. Team members include: 8U HOTSHOTS COACH PITCH SOFTBALL ALL STARS Ellis Allen; Charley Bates; Madison Childress-; Bentley Deese; Riley Dunkin; Caroline Gresham; Navyee […]
Dixie Youth Baseball Association District Playoffs
TROUP – Dixie Youth Baseball Association District Playoffs will begin tournament this weekend at various sites in East Texas.The teams were voted on by players and coaches, hoping to earn a trip to the DBA State Tourney, and Dixie World Series.DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION DISTRICT PLAYOFF SITES June 6th-9th6U Baseball in Troup6U Softball in Arp8U Baseball in […]
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 […]