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Why Local Newspapers Still Matter: Inside of what I Hope will be the Revival of a Hometown Tradition By Shawn Larson ETX BELL For those who don’t know a lot about me, won’t know by trade, I am probably more of a social media/web guy than I was a newspaper guy. Don’t get me wrong. […]
On Sunday, May 18, motorcycle enthusiasts from all over East Texas will gather for the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in an effort to bring awareness to two of the most complex issues facing men around the globe: prostate cancer and mental health. Globally, on average, 1 man dies by suicide every minute of every day, […]
Photo Caption: Mayor Shirley Coe, Jim Speier Christus EMS & Flight for Life, City Manager Pam Frederick, and Shawn Salter Christus EMS & Flight for Life.. The City of Bullard celebrated 74 years of the National Day of Prayer this morning at their 19th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on May 1, 2025. The City stated […]
From left to right: Aaron Martinez, Parks and Facilities Director; Leslie Black, City Manager; Stephanie Nichols, Assistant to the City Manager; James Wansley, Mayor; Connie Shackleford, Shahan family; Nancy Shahan Coats, Shahan family; and Maurice Shackleford, Shahan family. Back: Matt Lazarine, City Council Place 5. WHITEHOUSE, Texas — In a move that feels less like […]
Bullard Police Chief Jeff Bragg awards Tabitha Mejia for being top of her class. Pictured second, recruits Isaiah McNair, Tabitha Mejia and Cody Rowan are shown with Mayor Shirley Coe (Middle). The Bullard Police Department has recently welcomed three new officers to the team. Public Information Officer Sergeant Judith Tuell recently sat down with Officers […]
Downtown Bullard was bustling with vendors and visitors enjoying a sunny Saturday afternoon during the annual Spring Fling on April 26, 2025. Highlights included petting and meeting llamas from Loving Llamas, face painting, a visit from Piper the rescue dog with SRGDRR, and plenty of shopping opportunities. The event was hosted by Event by Coffee […]
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 […]
The award-winning Smith County Master Gardener volunteer educator program (txmg.org/smith/) is seeking applicants to join a highly trained corps of enthusiastic volunteers to assist the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in providing horticultural education to East Texans. Do you enjoy gardening? Do you like sharing your interest in gardening with others? Do you like answering […]
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that caused the total loss of Lakewood Church in Flint. Smith County Emergency Services District 2 officials responded to a call at 6:12 a.m. Monday, April 14, that the church, located in the 19700 block of Highway 155 South, in […]
By Shawn Larson About a year ago, my wife and I began praying and considering how we could move closer to her family and be of help. Her mother had become the full-time caregiver for her elderly grandmother in Bullard, and with two sons managing Type 1 diabetes and our youngest soon attending YWAM Tyler, […]
