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On Sunday, May 18, motorcycle enthusiasts from all over East Texas will gather for the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in an effort to bring awareness to two of the most complex issues facing men around the globe: prostate cancer and mental health. Globally, on average, 1 man dies by suicide every minute of every day, […]
Publishers Note: We look forward to doing a feature article soon on this important organization. WHITEHOUSE — For individuals facing mental, emotional, or physical challenges, a unique place of healing exists just off the beaten path in Whitehouse. Founded in January 2020, Starbrite Therapeutic Equestrian Center opened with a simple but powerful goal: to share […]
Downtown Bullard was bustling with vendors and visitors enjoying a sunny Saturday afternoon during the annual Spring Fling on April 26, 2025. Highlights included petting and meeting llamas from Loving Llamas, face painting, a visit from Piper the rescue dog with SRGDRR, and plenty of shopping opportunities. The event was hosted by Event by Coffee […]
Troup Welcomes Hometown Market, a New Hub for Health and Community TROUP, Texas — Hometown Market, LLC at 501 W. Duval St., Suite 101, bringing a fresh focus on health, wellness, and artisan-made goods to the Troup community. Part of their enhanced product is a popup market in front of their store. The store offers […]
Whitehouse Farmers Market Kicked Off New Season Saturday WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The Whitehouse Farmers Market will kick off its season Saturday, April 19, with a range of vendors offering everything from produce to art. Located at 109 E. Main St., the market was founded to help connect the community with local farmers, bakers, makers, and […]
The award-winning Smith County Master Gardener volunteer educator program (txmg.org/smith/) is seeking applicants to join a highly trained corps of enthusiastic volunteers to assist the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in providing horticultural education to East Texans. Do you enjoy gardening? Do you like sharing your interest in gardening with others? Do you like answering […]
Watch the skies this week for an exciting astronomical event. On the night of March 13th to the early hours of March 14th, 2024, we will witness a breathtaking astronomical event: a total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a Blood Moon. What is a Total Lunar Eclipse? A total lunar eclipse happens when the […]
The local libraries are in full swing as we get ready for spring planting! At the Cameron-J. Jarvis Troup Municipal Library, on Saturday, March 15th, a master gardener will be giving a talk at 10:00 A.M. This event will provide valuable information about plants that can thrive in East Texas’s unique climate, including how to […]
BULLARD, Texas—Bullard High School sophomore Chloe Morman is making waves in the art world after her piece, Pain of Pulling Away, was chosen for the 2025 National Art Honor Society (NAHS) Juried Exhibition. Morman, who is enrolled in the school’s Advanced Placement Drawing class, entered her work into the highly competitive NAHS Juried Art Contest. […]
