DPS’ Fallen Honored During Annual Memorial Service
Family Lays Wreath for Fallen Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today honored the legacy of DPS officers and non-commissioned employees who lost their lives in the line of duty at this year’s annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Austin. Held at the DPS Fallen Officers Memorial, today’s service […]
What you missed at the Troup Farmers Market May 17, 2025
This is what you missed at the Troup Farmer’s Market Saturday, May 17, 2025. There’s something truly special about a local farmers market. It’s a place where fresh, homegrown food meets friendly faces, and every purchase supports local families and small farms. More than just shopping, it’s a way to build community and keep East […]
Arp baseball All District
ARP, TEXAS – The Arp Tigers baseball team wrapped up the 2025 season with the announcement of the 16-3A, All-District, and All-Academic squads. After a tough season and 10-15-1 record overall, the Tigers fell out of playoff contention with a 4-8 ledger and sixth place finish. The Tatum Eagles (10-2), claimed first place, and Troup was […]
Dragons End Indian’s Season
By Mickey SmithETX Bell The Frankston Indians have certainly had their share of adversity and big adjustments this season. However, some players stepped up for Frankston, and Head Coach Wes made the right moves to earn a regional semi-final bid in the Class 2A D1 playoff at Bulldog Field in Carthage last Thursday for Game […]
The 2025 All District 17 4A Softball Teams Released
League champion Bullard dominated the District Superlatives after an undefeated (10-0), league ledger. Academic All-District requirements are to have a 90 or above average during the grading periods that take place during the softball season. 2025 DISTRICT 17AAAA SOFTBALL ALL DISTRICT SELECTIONSCO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brooklyn Brannen – Bullard (JR) * Kirstin Malone – Bullard (JR) *CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE […]
Young Team Logan takes Bronze
SAN ANTONIO – Team Logan was ready for a showdown this past weekend at the UIL State tennis tournament. Logan Wilson and Logan Brooks have been long-time friends, but didn’t become a doubles pair until four tournaments before district.After waltzing through regionals without losing one single set, the Bullard duo drew a first round bye on […]
Bullard Baseball Season Ends by the Hands of Defending Champs
By Mickey SmithETX BELL SPORTS The defending state champion, China Springs Cougars, ended a fantastic, and somewhat unexpected, banner season for the Bullard Panthers on Saturday, completing a two-game sweep in the Class 4A DI, Regional Semi-finals. Game one in Bullard, the locals unfortunately made up for a season of not allowing a homerun, as […]
Bullard All District Baseball
The District 174A champion, Bullard Panthers, dominated the All District baseball team in 2025, in what was to be a rebuilding year for a first-year coach converting into another banner season in what has become ‘Baseballville East Texas.’ First-year head coach Chad Sherman and his staff of Josh Chewning and Andrew Gates won the Coach […]