The community newspaper that keeps the areas around Bullard,
Flint, Troup, Whitehouse & South Tyler connected & informed.
Staff Reports For Alicia Cleland, Rink Ratz isn’t just a business, it’s a passion project born from a deep love of roller skating and a desire to give local kids a safe, fun space to call their own. “In small towns like Troup, there’s just not a lot for kids to do,” Alicia says. “Growing […]
By Mickey Smith, ETX Bell NACOGDOCHES – The ebbs and flows of life can certainly make it a crazy, emotional roller coaster….especially for student/athletes these days. As with every student/athlete, there has always seemed to be that one special person. That special person who knows when to pick you up, or when it’s time for […]
Pictured are the Whitehouse Police Department who continue to provide services to help support a safe community in Whitehouse. WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The City of Whitehouse has reached its highest ranking yet on the 2025 Safewise Safest Cities in Texas report, moving up to No. 25 on the list. The recognition is noteworthy since there […]
By Shawn Larson About a year ago, my wife and I began praying and considering how we could move closer to her family and be of help. Her mother had become the full-time caregiver for her elderly grandmother in Bullard, and with two sons managing Type 1 diabetes and our youngest soon attending YWAM Tyler, […]
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — A familiar landmark in Whitehouse may soon be getting a fresh look.The City Council is exploring options to replace the community sign that once stood at the intersection of Highway 110 and FM 346 before it was severely damaged in a 2024 storm. During the March 25 Council meeting, city staff were […]
Smith County residents who suffered property damage due to Tuesday morning’s storms are being asked to report them the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Moore reported that a couple of mobile homes in The Grove at Brook Hollow, located off Rhones Quarter Road, had trees that fell through them. […]
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