Brook Hill’s fall athletics season is officially underway as their football and volleyball teams took to the field and court at the stroke of midnight to begin practices for the 2025–2026 season. The annual midnight practice has become a favorite tradition in Guard Country, marking the official start of the season with energy, excitement, and […]
During the Bullard ISD monthly Board of Trustees meeting held on August 4, 2025, Trustees approved the proposed 2025-2026 Compensation Plan. The plan includes pay increases (with the use of local and state funding) as outlined below: Teacher Salary Increases (teacher role defined by Texas Education code 5.001 (2)) 1st Year Teachers (Local Funds) – $2,000 […]
Mickey Smith ARP- All you Arp Tiger volleyball diehards…..Dig this! The Arp Tigers volleyball team has a new head coach in hiring an East Texas Volleyball fixture, Cristy Smith. Coach Smith brings a strong list of experience, and a deep desire to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. “I’m excited to build on […]
By Mickey mith ARP- The Tigers hardwood squad will have a new leader, with a new title, and a whole lot of Go Get ‘Em. Conner Weeks, will be replacing Brian Malone after a three-year stint. Malone led the Tigers to the playoffs two of the three seasons at the helm. Weeks is a former […]
2025 V-Tool All-Star Spring Baseball Event at East Texas Turf, Bullard, TX By Mickey Smith BULLARD- East Texas Turf recently hosted a special weekend hosting the 2025 V-Tool All-Star Spring Baseball Event. Friday night was individual skills challenge contests, along with a special appearance by Baseball Comedian, Mark Paul. Saturday was a day of fun […]
Aydan Lewis doing a dead lift Bradlee Gould doing squat while Tristan McCoy spots him. Sircorvious Foster(left) and Michael Bryant(right) doing a running drill at our workouts Davis Holladay doing a lift. Download QR 🠋
Five Smith County employees were honored during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, July 29, for their combined 95 years of service. Treasurer Kelli White was recognized for serving Smith County for 25 years. “We want to thank you for 25 years. That’s been a long haul,” County Judge Neal Franklin said. “It’s been a pleasure.” […]
The Smith County Emergency Management Office is hosting a Community Preparedness Night to educate residents about the importance of being prepared for a disaster. The free event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 7, at UT Health Northeast in the amphitheater of the main building. Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Moore will […]
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatality fire that occurred at a resident southwest of Tyler. The Fire Marshal’s Office, Sheriff’s Office and several fire departments responded to the call at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. A 70-year-old man lived alone at the home and died in the fire, Fire Marshal Chad […]
UPDATE: Missing Bullard Teen Abby Grace Morales Located Safe; Suspect in Custody SMITH COUNTY, Texas (July 30, 2025) — The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Abby Grace Morales, the 15-year-old girl reported missing from the Bullard area on July 26, has been located and is safe. Abby is currently being reunited […]