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DIXIE ASSOCIATION SOFTBALL T-BALLARP – Two of many area East Texas Dixie Association from Troup teams participated in opening district play at various East Texas sites on Saturday.Losing one game but battling back through the losers bracket, in 6U T-Ball to take home the gold the hard way. The team members include:6U TBALL SOFTBALL ALL […]
DIXIE ASSOCIATION SOFTBALL COACH PITCH ARP – The Coach Pitch Lady Tigers from Troup were untouchable as they walked through district undefeated and will move on to the state tournament in Longview. Team members include: 8U HOTSHOTS COACH PITCH SOFTBALL ALL STARS Ellis Allen; Charley Bates; Madison Childress-; Bentley Deese; Riley Dunkin; Caroline Gresham; Navyee […]
The Troup Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for ETX BELL, welcoming the new hometown newspaper to the community. The event took place in front of Troup City Hall at 1:30 p.m., where local leaders, business owners, and residents gathered to celebrate. ETX BELL promises to bring fresh stories, vibrant voices, and a […]
By Shawn LarsonETX Bell It has been said that in a news desert like the area that the Bell is beginning to serve accounts for a low election turnout, however what cannot be accounted for is the fact that the Tyler area that does have a newspaper, and other media outlets to help serve and […]
By Joshua LarsonETX Bell TROUP, Texas – The Troup Women’s Civic Organization (TWCO) held its end-of-year dinner in May, 20 / 2025, a diner-themed event where influential women of Troup gathered and event organizers dressed to fit the theme. During the event, the organization recognized Troup High School students Baylee Gibson and Emory Cover with […]
This is what you missed at the Troup Farmer’s Market Saturday, May 17, 2025. There’s something truly special about a local farmers market. It’s a place where fresh, homegrown food meets friendly faces, and every purchase supports local families and small farms. More than just shopping, it’s a way to build community and keep East […]
Community Heartbeat TroupThe people behind the pulse of our community Community Heartbeat BullardThe people behind the pulse of our community TROUP, Texas — When Suzanne Loudamy was offered a part-time position with the Troup Community Development Corporation after retiring from the Tri County Leader, she wasn’t looking for the next chapter—she was simply answering the […]
TROUP, Texas — The Troup Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 Annual Business Expo and Awards Banquet Saturday night, spotlighting the spirit of community and business excellence that defines Troup. The evening began with a business expo featuring local vendors and organizations before transitioning into a formal dinner and awards ceremony. The program, emceed by […]
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 […]
TROUP, Texas (ETX Bell) — The Troup Women’s Civic Organization (TWCO) has announced the pre-sale launch of its community cookbook, a heartfelt collection of recipes shared by current and past members. The cookbook, a first for TWCO, features treasured dishes from some of the area’s best home cooks—including recipes passed down from beloved former members. […]
