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 […]
TROUP, Texas (ETX Bell) — The Troup Women’s Civic Organization (TWCO) has announced the pre-sale launch of its community cookbook, a heartfelt collection of recipes shared by current and past members. The cookbook, a first for TWCO, features treasured dishes from some of the area’s best home cooks—including recipes passed down from beloved former members. […]
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, […]
BULLARD, Texas (ETX Bell) — Attention residents of Whitehouse, Bullard, Troup, Flint, Noonday, Frankston, and Coffee City: A new chapter in local journalism is about to unfold. ETX Bell, a community newspaper from ETX Hometown Media, launches its first print edition in the final week of May 2025, bringing hyperlocal news, sports, business updates, and […]
The Bullard fishing team won first place in this weekend’s tournament, earning the title of East Division champions in the Texas High School Bass Association. Download QR 🠋
The Smith County Commissioners Court on Tuesday recognized Jason Boyd, founder of the Smith County Community Emergency Response Team, for receiving the Citizen of the Year Award. The East Texas Council of Governments recently awarded Boyd with the honor during its annual board meeting, but Boyd was unable to attend. The Commissioners Court wanted to […]
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (April 5, 2025) — Whitehouse High School will celebrate four student-athletes as they commit to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level during a National Signing Day ceremony on Tuesday, April 8. The event will begin promptly at 11:08 a.m. in the C.L. Nix Arena to accommodate signees, guests, school administrators and […]
Bullard, TX—Bullard ISD proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of BHS senior Claire Fath, who has received appointments to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. Claire has chosen to attend the United States Air Force Academy to pursue her dream of becoming […]
The annual Troup Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner will be held this year at Troup High School on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $20 each, $35/2. They are available for purchase at City Hall. If your business is a Chamber member, you receive two complimentary tickets. This will be an evening […]
Storm Damage at Data Center Causes Issues with Information Transmission AUSTIN –The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is notifying drivers that they may experience a delay in obtaining an emissions inspection for vehicles registered in emissions counties due to intermittent connectivity issues. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has notified DPS that the company it […]