Place 6 Trustee Susie Saxion and Place 7 Trustee Brian Hebert were sworn in for their three-year terms during the regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting on June 10, 2025. Saxion and Hebert were elected to their positions in the May 2025 election. The trustees have reorganized for the upcoming school year, naming Stephanie […]
Staff Reports For Alicia Cleland, Rink Ratz isn’t just a business, it’s a passion project born from a deep love of roller skating and a desire to give local kids a safe, fun space to call their own. “In small towns like Troup, there’s just not a lot for kids to do,” Alicia says. “Growing […]
Staff Reports Pawsitive Place Rescue received an urgent call yesterday evening about a dog who had been struck by a car and left injured on the roadside. Our team immediately stepped in, and he was rushed to Tyler Emergency Animal Hospital, the only open veterinary clinic in our area. Both of his front legs are […]
By Shawn Larson TROUP, Texas – What began as a nostalgic dream between two sweet-toothed adventurers and a beloved Jeep has blossomed into one of East Texas’s most buzzed-about food truck success stories. Frosty Pines, the Troup-based shaved ice and lemonade food truck, was born out of a desire to build something fun, refreshing, and […]
TYLER — East Texas educators are invited to come together for an evening of connection and celebration at the 3rd Annual East Texas Teachers Meet & Greet, set for Tuesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Grove in Tyler. Hosted by Whitehouse ISD teachers Wendie Turner and Ashley Poeschl of Stanton-Smith Elementary, […]
Staff Reports TROUP, Texas – In a heartwarming twist on public service, the Troup Police Department turned into a wedding venue this week after receiving an unexpected, and romantic, request. The department shared that it was contacted last week by a local couple who asked, “Can someone get married at the Police Department?” Rather than […]
By Mickey Smith BULLARD—The school year is over, and with that comes the final lists for All-State recognition in Spring Athletics. Holding true to what has become an annual tradition, Bullard placed two Baseball players and two Softball players among the state’s best. Baseball (27-9;10-0), was a bit of a surprise with a new head […]
BULLARD, TX — Dr. Keith Lee, current superintendent of Bullard Independent School District, has been named the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Seguin ISD. Seguin ISD made the announcement following a special board meeting held Monday evening. Under Texas law, school boards must observe a 21-day waiting period before formally approving a superintendent’s […]
By Mickey Smith | ETX Belll OTTAWA, KS. – They say good things come to those who wait. Recruiting in the new world of the college transfer portals, there have been a lot of graduated seniors still weighing their next-level options way longer than maybe they had hoped. Ever since the college transfer portal began, […]
By Mickey Smith, ETX Bell NACOGDOCHES – The ebbs and flows of life can certainly make it a crazy, emotional roller coaster….especially for student/athletes these days. As with every student/athlete, there has always seemed to be that one special person. That special person who knows when to pick you up, or when it’s time for […]