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 […]
Whitehouse Chamber Welcomes new member Leon’s Signs
The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Leon’s Signs, Inc. as one of its newest members. Based in nearby Tyler, Leon’s Signs is a full-service sign manufacturer and installer serving businesses throughout Texas. The company provides a variety of services, including sign design, fabrication, lighting, installation and ongoing maintenance. According to information provided by […]
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Smith County Sheriff’s Detective Theresa Smith was honored in Commissioners Court Tuesday, April 28, for 20 years of service. She is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division, Crimes against Person’s Unit. Sheriff Larry Smith called her a “truly dedicated, never-say-quit detective” who has trained many other detectives. She is an expert in cell phone […]