By Robin McPherson Gamble Monte’s is a family-oriented music hall located just down the road in Brownsboro, Texas. This establishment is the brainchild of Monte Bragg and his wife, Gaynell. Bragg said, “I built this place so families would have somewhere to go to have good, clean fun.” “There is no drinking, no fighting, and […]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Live, local music is easy to find in the ETX area and not just on weekends. So many talented musicians live and work around us. One such venue is just down the road in Frankston. Every Monday […]
By Robin McPherson Gamble Brownsboro hosts live, local, family-oriented music at Dot’s Place, a local restaurant. Dot’s has an open mic night every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Pizza, burgers, and more draw people in and have the parking lot overflowing. There are always a variety of musicians and people who don’t play but […]
By Staff ReportsETX Bell SMITH COUNTY — Smith County voters joined Texans statewide Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in approving most of the 17 proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. Unofficial results show strong local support for tax relief, education funding, and veterans’ benefits, while school bond and local propositions drew mixed outcomes. Statewide Amendments Countywide […]
BULLARD, Texas — Many Bullard residents have experienced delays in receiving their water bills this month, according to city officials. Normally, water bills are mailed on the fifth of each month. However, because the fifth fell on a Sunday, bills were sent out on Friday, Oct. 3. City officials said recent U.S. Postal Service delivery […]
By Courtney Pannell-Smith From neighborhood parks to bustling city centers, splash pads are becoming a staple of summer recreation. These additions to recreational areas offer families safe, affordable ways to cool off while strengthening community ties. While surrounding areas like Whitehouse and Troup have already established pad sites, Arp is positioning itself to bring the […]
ARP, Texas — The city water project is underway. The first 450 feet of pipe is about to go in the ground according to the City social media page. Originally the City of Arp announced that it was beginning work on the long-awaited water project on Sept. 9, which marked a major step toward improving […]
Arp ISD Adopts New Math Curriculum By Courtney Pannel-Smith In a letter sent home to parents Wednesday October 8th, Arp ISD announced that the district will be adopting a new math curriculum this year called Bluebonnet. Bluebonnet is a statewide Open Educational Resource (OER) program that is approved by the Texas State Board of Education. […]
Arp Elementary School Honors A Honor Roll Students Arp Elementary School celebrated its A Honor Roll students on Friday with a special “Pizza with the Principal” event. The celebration recognized students who demonstrated exceptional effort, responsibility, and dedication in the classroom throughout the grading period. Download QR 🠋
Bullard Bluebonnet Festival Draws Crowds for Food, Music and Community Fun Staff Reports BULLARD — Maybe bluebonnets weren’t in full bloom this weekend in Bullard, but laughter, music and the smell of barbecue filled the air on October 4, 2025 as residents gathered for the town’s annual Bluebonnet Festival, a community tradition that continues to […]