Arp ISD Welcomes New Secondary Art Teacher
Arp ISD has announced the return of Mary Lou Bauer as the district’s new secondary art teacher. District officials expressed excitement about welcoming Bauer back to Arp ISD, noting that her experience and passion for art education will be a valuable addition to the secondary campus. As the new art teacher, Bauer will work with […]
Arp Tiger Pride Bands Welcomes New Assistant Band Director
The Arp Tiger Pride Band has announced the hiring of Kirk Ybañez as the program’s new Assistant Band Director and Director of Percussion. Originally from the Philippines, Ybañez moved to Texas in 2016 and began his musical journey as a percussionist at Sabine High School. He later attended Northwestern State University, where he studied under […]
Arp ISD Names Dr. Josh Tremont Assistant Superintendent
Arp ISD has announced the hiring of Dr. Josh Tremont as the district’s new assistant superintendent, bringing more than a decade of educational leadership experience to the district. Dr. Tremont most recently served as Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Chapel Hill ISD. He has worked in education for 14 years and has […]
Smith County Master Gardener Home Garden Tour
Greg Grant (5-3-26) Each spring, East Texans look forward to one of the most enjoyable horticultural traditions in our region: the Smith County Master Gardener Home Garden Tour. This year’s tour, set for Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., promises a full day of beauty, creativity, and practical learning tucked inside five […]
Amy Stubblefield of POP Tutoring – Progress Over Perfection was among the winners
recognized during the Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce Reverse Raffle on April 18, 2026 winning two free quarter-page advertisements in the ETX Bell. The ETX Bell would like to congratulate Stubblefield and the other winners from the evening’s festivities. Download QR 🠋
Smith County and Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
Hold State of the County Luncheon Smith County Judge Neal Franklin gave the State of the County address to more than 540 people at its annual Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The annual luncheon is held in April during National County Government Month. The theme was “Pressing Forward.” Judge Franklin talked about important projects […]
Bullard ISD and Winnsboro ISD awarded state grant to support students with autism
Bullard, TX — Bullard ISD and Winnsboro ISD have been selected by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to receive a highly competitive grant focused on improving services for students with autism. The districts partnered on the application, and only a limited number of districts across Texas were selected. The 2026–2028 Innovative Services for Students with […]
Bullard hosts successful fundraiser
The Bullard Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a successful “Glitz, Glam, BINGO” fundraiser, with chamber officials describing the event as an energetic evening filled with strong community support. According to information shared by the chamber, the event generated the even generated several thousands of dollars in profit for the chamber. Chamber representatives also noted […]