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. […]
Staff Reports WACO, Texas – NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, a Whitehouse High School graduate, was officially inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame this month, recognizing his exceptional athletic career and lasting impact on Texas high school football. Mahomes, a 2014 graduate of Whitehouse High School, was a multi-sport athlete who made […]
Bullard, TX—Today, Bullard ISD recognized 14 teachers for earning Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations awarded by the Texas Education Agency. These fourteen teachers earned a TEA designation for the first time or moved up to a designation level higher than they earned last year. Funded in House Bill 3 (HB 3) by the 86th Texas […]
By Mickey SmithETX BELL SPORTS The Lady Panthers dynasty started back in 2013 when Head Coach Megan Dobrinski first started putting the program on solid ground. Unfortunately Coach D lost a brutal battle with cancer in 2020. Bring on Coach Julie Murry of whom has yet to lose a district game. Add to that the […]
By Mickey SmithETX BELL SPORTS First-year head coach, and former Bullard two-sport, all-state, Chad Sherman took the reins from Robert Ellis after four years, and compiling a 93-38 record. After four seasons as pitching coach at his alma mater UT-Tyler, and three years at Tyler Junior College pitching coach, there has been adjustments coming with […]
By Mickey SmithETX BELL SPORTS Year in and year out when it comes to high school baseball and softball playoffs, you can pretty much count on both Bullard teams are in the mix. 2025 is no different for either as both won their respective district titles. Both teams were down to last game possibilities with […]
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, […]
David Peters was honored during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, April 29, for his 10 years of service supervising the Smith County Juvenile Service’s vocational training program. Peters had extensive experience in commercial and residential construction before joining the Juvenile Services team. Smith County Juvenile Services Director Ross Worley said 10 years ago, they had grant […]
Smith County Sheriff’s Lt. Aimee Crockett was honored in Commissioners Court Tuesday for receiving the 2024 Making a Difference Award from the Texas Association of Counties. Lt. Crockett has been the training lieutenant over the Jail Training Division and has overseen the Field Training Officer Program since joining Smith County in January 2023. “I am […]
Smith County received the 2024 Safety Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool. This is a county-wide award and a significant achievement that reflects the collective efforts of all departments and offices across the county. Smith County has received this award for several years. Kenny Lemons, who is a retired sheriff and […]