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WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The Whitehouse Economic Development Corporation has named longtime city employee Susan Hargis as its new executive director. Hargis has served the city for 26 years in various roles, most recently as city secretary and planning and zoning director. She has worked with the EDC since its inception, providing administrative support and guidance. […]
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ARP, Texas — On September 4 it was announced that the Arp City Council has adopted a budget and reduced the property tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year. At its regular meeting Sept. 2, the council approved a tax rate of 0.527706 per $100 valuation, down from the current rate of 0.585309. The reduction […]
Texas Veterans’ Military Show Returns to Bullard, Honoring Heroes BULLARD, Texas — The Texas Veterans’ Military Show will return Saturday, Sept. 13, offering East Texans a chance to honor America’s heroes through a day filled with history, remembrance and celebration. The event, held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 655 S. Doctor M. Roper […]
Kristi Martin held her third annual backpack giveaway in Troup in August. Along with school supplies given away, snow cones were also for the taking. Download QR 🠋
City of Arp seeks donations for splash pad project ARP, Texas — The City of Arp is asking for support from local businesses and organizations to help fund the construction of a community splash pad. The proposed project would provide children in Arp with a safe, free place to cool off during the summer. City […]
Overshown gives Third Annual Backpack & School Supply Giveaway On August 9, the City of Arp came together to express its gratitude for Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who returned to his hometown to host his 3rd Annual Backpack & School Supply Giveaway. Hometown pride was on full display as children from across the community […]
Former U.S. Army Black Hawk Pilot and Top Motivational Speaker Elizabeth McCormick to Address Arp ISD Faculty ARP, Texas (AP) — Elizabeth McCormick, a retired U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot and recognized among the world’s top motivational speakers, will speak to Arp ISD faculty Thursday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at […]
UPDATE: Missing Bullard Teen Abby Grace Morales Located Safe; Suspect in Custody SMITH COUNTY, Texas (July 30, 2025) — The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Abby Grace Morales, the 15-year-old girl reported missing from the Bullard area on July 26, has been located and is safe. Abby is currently being reunited […]
TYLER, Texas — James Wansley, Mayor of Whitehouse, has been named Board President for Leadership Tyler, continuing his long-standing commitment to leadership and community development in the region. Wansley, a graduate of Leadership Tyler’s Core Program (Class 26), has served the organization in numerous roles over the years. He and his wife, Leah, were named […]
