Bullard, TX – On Monday, May 5, seniors from Bullard High School participated in the 6th annual Seniors Serving Seniors community outreach event. This initiative allows graduating seniors to connect with and give back to the Bullard community. Armed with shovels, rakes, gloves, mulch, and other tools, the class of 2025 boarded school buses and […]
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly announces the graduation of two new K-9 teams and three certified K-9 Tech Trainers, bolstering DPS’ detection and tracking operations. These teams will serve as a critical resource in enhancing public safety, supporting narcotics detection, tracking operations and broader law enforcement efforts across Texas. “Our […]
Photo Caption: Mayor Shirley Coe, Jim Speier Christus EMS & Flight for Life, City Manager Pam Frederick, and Shawn Salter Christus EMS & Flight for Life.. The City of Bullard celebrated 74 years of the National Day of Prayer this morning at their 19th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on May 1, 2025. The City stated […]
A new addition is coming to the pages of ETX Bell, and it’s not just ink—it’s innovation. Starting with the Founders Edition, readers will notice small black-and-white squares throughout the newspaper. These are QR codes—short for Quick Response—and while they may look like a tech gimmick, their purpose is anything but impersonal. They’re here to […]
Community Heartbeat TroupThe people behind the pulse of our community Community Heartbeat BullardThe people behind the pulse of our community TROUP, Texas — When Suzanne Loudamy was offered a part-time position with the Troup Community Development Corporation after retiring from the Tri County Leader, she wasn’t looking for the next chapter—she was simply answering the […]
Community Heartbeat BullardThe people behind the pulse of our community BULLARD, Texas , Few city leaders know Bullard as intimately as Pam Frederick. A lifelong public servant and longtime resident, Frederick officially stepped into the role of City Manager in November 2024, continuing a decades-long journey of serving the community she calls home. With a […]
Publishers Note: We look forward to doing a feature article soon on this important organization. WHITEHOUSE — For individuals facing mental, emotional, or physical challenges, a unique place of healing exists just off the beaten path in Whitehouse. Founded in January 2020, Starbrite Therapeutic Equestrian Center opened with a simple but powerful goal: to share […]
Community Heartbeat Whitehouse The people behind the pulse of our community WHITEHOUSE, Texas — For Mayor James Wansley, serving Whitehouse wasn’t part of a master plan — it was a calling that unfolded over time. A third-generation Whitehouse resident, Wansley grew up in the community, graduating from Whitehouse High School in 1993. After college and […]
TROUP, Texas — The Troup Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 Annual Business Expo and Awards Banquet Saturday night, spotlighting the spirit of community and business excellence that defines Troup. The evening began with a business expo featuring local vendors and organizations before transitioning into a formal dinner and awards ceremony. The program, emceed by […]
From left to right: Aaron Martinez, Parks and Facilities Director; Leslie Black, City Manager; Stephanie Nichols, Assistant to the City Manager; James Wansley, Mayor; Connie Shackleford, Shahan family; Nancy Shahan Coats, Shahan family; and Maurice Shackleford, Shahan family. Back: Matt Lazarine, City Council Place 5. WHITEHOUSE, Texas — In a move that feels less like […]