Smith County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Receives Making a Difference Award for her work Over the Jail Training Division
Smith County Sheriff’s Lt. Aimee Crockett was honored in Commissioners Court Tuesday for receiving the 2024 Making a Difference Award from the Texas Association of Counties. Lt. Crockett has been the training lieutenant over the Jail Training Division and has overseen the Field Training Officer Program since joining Smith County in January 2023. “I am […]
Smith County Earns 2024 Safety Award
Smith County received the 2024 Safety Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool. This is a county-wide award and a significant achievement that reflects the collective efforts of all departments and offices across the county. Smith County has received this award for several years. Kenny Lemons, who is a retired sheriff and […]
Bullard ISD seniors leave the classroom to serve the community
Bullard, TX – On Monday, May 5, seniors from Bullard High School participated in the 6th annual Seniors Serving Seniors community outreach event. This initiative allows graduating seniors to connect with and give back to the Bullard community. Armed with shovels, rakes, gloves, mulch, and other tools, the class of 2025 boarded school buses and […]
DPS Graduates New K-9s to Bolster Detection, Tracking Operations
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly announces the graduation of two new K-9 teams and three certified K-9 Tech Trainers, bolstering DPS’ detection and tracking operations. These teams will serve as a critical resource in enhancing public safety, supporting narcotics detection, tracking operations and broader law enforcement efforts across Texas. “Our […]
19th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Photo Caption: Mayor Shirley Coe, Jim Speier Christus EMS & Flight for Life, City Manager Pam Frederick, and Shawn Salter Christus EMS & Flight for Life.. The City of Bullard celebrated 74 years of the National Day of Prayer this morning at their 19th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on May 1, 2025. The City stated […]
QR Codes Bridge Print and Digital for a Better Reading Experience at ETX Bell
A new addition is coming to the pages of ETX Bell, and it’s not just ink—it’s innovation. Starting with the Founders Edition, readers will notice small black-and-white squares throughout the newspaper. These are QR codes—short for Quick Response—and while they may look like a tech gimmick, their purpose is anything but impersonal. They’re here to […]
A Voice for Growth: Suzanne Loudamy Champions Community and Connection in Troup
Community Heartbeat TroupThe people behind the pulse of our community Community Heartbeat BullardThe people behind the pulse of our community TROUP, Texas — When Suzanne Loudamy was offered a part-time position with the Troup Community Development Corporation after retiring from the Tri County Leader, she wasn’t looking for the next chapter—she was simply answering the […]
Bullard’s Steady Hand: Pam Frederick Leads with Experience, Vision, and Heart
Community Heartbeat BullardThe people behind the pulse of our community BULLARD, Texas , Few city leaders know Bullard as intimately as Pam Frederick. A lifelong public servant and longtime resident, Frederick officially stepped into the role of City Manager in November 2024, continuing a decades-long journey of serving the community she calls home. With a […]