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By Donna Lowery Troup’s newest business, Cultivated Cowgirl Mahj Co., has officially opened its doors, bringing a unique entertainment and retail experience to the community. The Troup Police Department joined in welcoming the new business, with several of the department’s newest officers stopping by to congratulate the owners and wish them success as they begin […]
By Todd A. Gilbert, ETX Bell July 4, 1776 – That one date that has stuck with you after years of history lessons in school. Independence Day. Better known as “The Fourth of July.” Or just “The 4th.” And now we come to our 250th American Independence Day. Hot Dogs. Grandma’s Apple Pie. Some sort […]
WHITEHOUSE — While some in East Texas may not recognize the name PraxiPower, the Whitehouse-based company is making a significant impact in schools across the country through technology designed to help educators spend less time on paperwork and more time serving students. Operating from Whitehouse, PraxiPower provides an all-in-one school management platform used by private […]
The City of Whitehouse is preparing to open the Whitehouse Splash Pad for another fun-filled season. Beginning May 4, the splash pad will be open for daycares and school groups by reservation, allowing younger visitors to enjoy the water before the full season begins. The splash pad will officially open to the public on May […]
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By Robin Gamble Bobby’s Coffee & Eats held its official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00. The coffee shop is located at 501 W Duval Street, Ste 103. The hours of operation are 6:00 – 4:00 Monday through Friday and 7:00 – 2:00 on Saturdays. Bobby’s featured […]
TYLER — A model train show will return to the Tyler area this summer for the first time in several years, bringing back an event that once drew a strong local following. The Tyler Area Train Show is scheduled for June 13-14 at the TASCA Event Center in Whitehouse. Organizers say the event marks the […]
Serenade Range in Whitehouse opened their spring concert season on Friday, March 13th, with a free concert by the local, talented band, René and the Strays. They are an East Texas band that plays a fusion of genres such as the blues, country, rock, and pop. They played a variety of Texas country/Americana style songs […]
Students in Mrs. Reynolds’ class at Frankston ISD recently celebrated a major accomplishment after completing the writing process and submitting their mystery stories to Studentreasures Publishing Company. Their work was officially published, making the students published authors. To commemorate the achievement, the class held a special VIP Day, which stood for “Very Important Published Authors.” […]
ETX Shine Podcast Network Launches to Expand Local Storytelling New podcast network will spotlight East Texas voices, stories, and conversations in 2026 ETX Bell in the beginning wanted to create a way to reach various age groups with the information and news in our communities. Our hope from the beginning was to create a a […]
