DIXIE ASSOCIATION SOFTBALL COACH PITCH ARP – The Coach Pitch Lady Tigers from Troup were untouchable as they walked through district undefeated and will move on to the state tournament in Longview. Team members include: 8U HOTSHOTS COACH PITCH SOFTBALL ALL STARS Ellis Allen; Charley Bates; Madison Childress-; Bentley Deese; Riley Dunkin; Caroline Gresham; Navyee […]
TROUP – Dixie Youth Baseball Association District Playoffs will begin tournament this weekend at various sites in East Texas.The teams were voted on by players and coaches, hoping to earn a trip to the DBA State Tourney, and Dixie World Series.DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION DISTRICT PLAYOFF SITES June 6th-9th6U Baseball in Troup6U Softball in Arp8U Baseball in […]
Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter BULLARD – The Bullard Softball Camp is coming up soon so get those softball gems registered! The camp will be held June 9-11, session one each day for incoming second-graders through fifth-grade, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Daily session two is for incoming sixth- grade up to ninth-grade, from 10:30 until 1 p.m.. The […]
By Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter FRANKSTON – The 20-2A baseball crown went to an undefeated Kerens Bobcats in 2025 baseball action. Kerens lost in the playoffs to Beckville in two-game sweep at Bi- District. Now that the Frankston three-round run has ended, All District Superlatives and Selections were released this week. The Bobcats (20-5; 12-0), […]
Mickey SmithManaging Sports Reporter BULLARD- – Not so much a rebuilding year as expected with only three seniors, and a brand new, first year head coach, the Panthers are gonna be hard to handle again next year. As undefeated district champion, and regional semi-finalist, the 2025 baseball team celebrated the season at the annual Baseball Banquet, this […]
By Joshua Larson WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Starbright Therapeutic Equestrian Center is launching a unique and exciting fundraiser this summer aimed at boosting operations, expanding services, and strengthening its impact on local veterans and individuals with disabilities. The inaugural “Starbright Stampede,” set to begin at the Whitehouse stadium parking lot, invites teams to decorate vehicles, complete […]
Staff Reports WHITEHOUSE, Texas, A unique collaboration between elementary students and high school performers took center stage this week, as second-grade stories were transformed into live theatrical productions at Whitehouse High School. What began as a pilot project between Stanton-Smith Elementary and the WHS Theater Department has grown into a district-wide celebration of imagination and […]
Shawn Larson We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone in the community for the incredible support you’ve shown. Your encouragement fuels our efforts as we continue building something we believe will become a vital part of local life. While it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day challenges of bringing back […]
By Shawn LarsonETX Bell It has been said that in a news desert like the area that the Bell is beginning to serve accounts for a low election turnout, however what cannot be accounted for is the fact that the Tyler area that does have a newspaper, and other media outlets to help serve and […]
By Joshua LarsonETX Bell TROUP, Texas – The Troup Women’s Civic Organization (TWCO) held its end-of-year dinner in May, 20 / 2025, a diner-themed event where influential women of Troup gathered and event organizers dressed to fit the theme. During the event, the organization recognized Troup High School students Baylee Gibson and Emory Cover with […]