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Flint, Troup, Whitehouse & South Tyler connected & informed.
BULLARD—Families and friends gathered at Bullard High School on Saturday, June 28, for the city’s annual Blast Over Bullard celebration. The event ran from 5 to 10 p.m. and featured retail vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, live music, and a special kids’ bike brigade. The evening concluded with a highly anticipated fireworks show that lit […]
At the heart of every thriving city is a commitment to safety, community well-being, and effective service. The City of Whitehouse is proud to spotlight our new Neighborhood Services Officer. This position blends public service, code enforcement, and community outreach—all wrapped into one dynamic, people-focused role. Meet Shelbi Gross On April 21, 2025, Shelbi Gross […]
Republic Services will pick up trash one hour earlier during the summer. Republic crews will start running at 6 a.m. with this schedule. Please ensure that your trash carts are at the curb prior to 6 a.m. on your normally scheduled pick-up day. Republic Services used this early start last several summers and greatly reduced […]
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The City of Whitehouse has released its 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, confirming that the city’s water supply meets or exceeds all federal and state standards for safety and quality. The annual report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report, is mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and must be […]
ARP, Texas – Arp ISD is teaming up with the City of Arp to host the inaugural Tiger Pride 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 8 a.m. at Bill Herrington Tiger Stadium. The event is free and open to all ages, with no registration required in advance—although participants are encouraged to pre-register by […]
TROUP, Texas (July 5, 2025) — Troup residents once again have a newspaper that prioritizes their hometown stories. ETX Bell, launched in 2025, is a community newspaper serving Troup, Texas, bringing back consistent local news coverage through both print and digital formats. Each edition of ETX Bell features a dedicated Troup section alongside hyperlocal coverage […]
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (July 5, 2025) — For the first time since the Tri County Leader shut down in 2018, Whitehouse once again has a consistent hometown news source. The ETX Bell, a new community newspaper serving Whitehouse, Texas, launched earlier this year to bring back local reporting with a modern twist. Founded in 2025, ETX […]
BULLARD, Texas (July 5, 2025) — Bullard has a newspaper to call its own again. ETX Bell, a newly launched community newspaper in Bullard, Texas, has stepped up to serve the town and surrounding areas after the closure of the Bullard Banner in 2018 left a noticeable void in local news coverage. Founded in early […]
