The Bullard Chamber of commerce held a ribbon cutting for “Body Wisom Yoga”
on Thursday September 18. Their address is 16321 FM 344 in Bullard, TX. Download QR 🠋
Arp Adopts Lower Tax Rate, Balanced Budget for 2025-26
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
Texas Veterans’ Military Show Returns to Bullard, Honoring Heroes By Shawn Larson 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. […]
Kristi Martin held her third annual backpack giveaway in Troup in August
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
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 […]
Arp Honors Dallas Cowboy DeMarvion Overshown for Third Annual Backpack
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 […]
A top motivational speaker to speak in Arp August 7
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 […]
Missing Bullard girl found safe
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 […]
Whitehouse Mayor James Wansley Leads Leadership Tyler Board
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 […]
Bullard ISD names Jan Hill as Interim Superintendent
Bullard, TX— The Bullard ISD Board of Trustees has named an interim superintendent to guide the district following Dr. Jack Lee’s departure to take on a new role as superintendent in Seguin ISD. The board approved Mrs. Jan Hill to serve in the interim position during a special meeting held on Friday, July 18, 2025. […]