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June 16, 2026 Amy Pawlak Bullard ISD Public Relations Coordinator 903.894.6639 PRESS RELEASE Sergio Olivares named head band director for Bullard Panther Band Bullard – Bullard ISD is pleased to announce Sergio Olivares as the new head band director for the Bullard Panther Band. Mr. Olivares, who currently serves as an assistant band director in […]
Bullard Lady Panther Softball Head Coach Julie Murry has been named the 2025-26 Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) 1A-2A-3A-4A Softball Coach of the Year, one of the highest honors awarded to high school softball coaches in Texas. The award recognizes Murry’s outstanding leadership, dedication to student-athletes, and commitment to excellence both on and off the […]
Arp High School graduate Cade Ward is looking to cap off an outstanding high school rodeo career with a trip to the national finals as he competes at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Abilene. Ward recently accepted a full scholarship to attend Trinity Valley Community College, where he will compete in […]
Whitehouse ISD Athletics recently celebrated Signing Day, honoring a group of student-athletes for their commitment, perseverance, and dedication to their sports and school community. The following athletes signed to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level: Tayla Morris with Newman University, Indeya Williams with Tyler Junior College, Makiah Mburugu with Jarvis Christian […]
Several East Texas high school football teams will be in action Friday night, with some looking to rebound from losses and others hoping to stay unbeaten. Bullard Panthers vs. Liberty-Eylau Leopards — Home, 7:00 p.m.Bullard (1-2) returns home after a tough 56-6 loss at Sulphur Springs last week. The Panthers will try to regroup and […]
Brook Hill’s fall athletics season is officially underway as their football and volleyball teams took to the field and court at the stroke of midnight to begin practices for the 2025–2026 season. The annual midnight practice has become a favorite tradition in Guard Country, marking the official start of the season with energy, excitement, and […]
Mickey Smith ARP- All you Arp Tiger volleyball diehards…..Dig this! The Arp Tigers volleyball team has a new head coach in hiring an East Texas Volleyball fixture, Cristy Smith. Coach Smith brings a strong list of experience, and a deep desire to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. “I’m excited to build on […]
By Mickey Smith ARP- The Tigers hardwood squad will have a new leader, with a new title, and a whole lot of Go Get ‘Em. Conner Weeks, will be replacing Brian Malone after a three-year stint. Malone led the Tigers to the playoffs two of the three seasons at the helm. Weeks is a former […]
2025 V-Tool All-Star Spring Baseball Event at East Texas Turf, Bullard, TX By Mickey Smith BULLARD- East Texas Turf recently hosted a special weekend hosting the 2025 V-Tool All-Star Spring Baseball Event. Friday night was individual skills challenge contests, along with a special appearance by Baseball Comedian, Mark Paul. Saturday was a day of fun […]
Aydan Lewis doing a dead lift Bradlee Gould doing squat while Tristan McCoy spots him. Sircorvious Foster(left) and Michael Bryant(right) doing a running drill at our workouts Davis Holladay doing a lift. Download QR 🠋
