Smith County is holding its Warrants Solution Program, offering those with arrest warrants for outstanding court fines a chance to pay them before being arrested. “Each year, we hold a warrant roundup to allow people to pay their outstanding court fines and fees to avoid being arrested,” Smith County Judicial Compliance Director Sheryl Keel said. […]
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The Whitehouse Economic Development Corporation has named longtime city employee Susan Hargis as its new executive director. Hargis has served the city for 26 years in various roles, most recently as city secretary and planning and zoning director. She has worked with the EDC since its inception, providing administrative support and guidance. […]
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Troup ISD has announced that it will be hosting six community information meetings about the November 2025 bond. They hope to give more information and answer questions. The ETX Bell featured an article on the bond in the last printed edition. Download QR 🠋
TYLER, Texas — Two men were arrested early Wednesday after Smith County deputies responded to reports of a vehicle burglary in progress south of Tyler. Deputies were dispatched at 1:05 a.m. to the 11800 block of Bird Point Trail, where witnesses reported two suspects attempting to open vehicle doors in a driveway, according to the […]
ARP, Texas — On September 4 it was announced that the Arp City Council has adopted a budget and reduced the property tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year. At its regular meeting Sept. 2, the council approved a tax rate of 0.527706 per $100 valuation, down from the current rate of 0.585309. The reduction […]
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 […]
September 4, 2025 Amy Pawlak Bullard ISD Public Relations Coordinator 903.894.6639 PRESS RELEASE Bullard Education Foundation awards more than $48k in grants to fund innovative learning Bullard, TX—The Bullard Education Foundation (BEF) visited all six Bullard ISD campuses today, Sept. 4, to award teachers $48,749 in grants to fund 34 innovative learning programs and projects. […]
Texas Veterans’ Military Show Returns to Bullard, Honoring Heroes BULLARD, Texas — The Texas Veterans’ Military Show will return Saturday, Sept. 13, offering East Texans a chance to honor America’s heroes through a day filled with history, remembrance and celebration. The event, held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 655 S. Doctor M. Roper […]
What to do if you can’t afford your pet Publishers Note: I recently read a post on social media of a user struggling to take care of their pets. The bell wanted to provide resources; however, we found that the article had already been written so we have reprinted the article in entirety. Humane World […]