May 23, 2007 / Front Page

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FITTING SALUTE

Chamber volunteers honor vets on Armed Forces Day
When John Alexander promised an event that would bring tears to your eyes, he didn 't disappoint. Alexander, with the help of Jay Abercrombie and Darline McKay, put together a program honoring veterans on Saturday, Armed Forces Day. More...

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Students raise enough money for Bullard's `Vest-A-Dog' project
By Lori Mellinger editor@bullardnews.com

It started with a story and a shared love of animals. Then it turned into a project for a few Bullard seventh graders who want to help one specific dog. More...

BULLETIN BOARD

! Texas Spine and Joint Hospital is holding a free seminar at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24. Anyone with pain in the knee or hip is encouraged to attend. More...

News

STAMPING OUT HUNGER

Postal carriers help out in annual food drive

The world's largest one-day food drive, sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service, was held on Saturday, May 12 - with Bullard carriers participating. More...

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRESS

Langsjoen chosen to leadership lab

The Brook Hill School is proud to announce that Kira Langsjoen was one of the 15 students accepted nationally to participate in the Brown University Environmental Leadership Lab. More...

BULLARD ACHIEVERS

The United States Achievement Academy announced that Tara Fleet of Bullard has been named an All- American Scholar. More...

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School News

TJC GRADS GET PINNED

The Tyler Junior College associate degree nursing program held a pinning ceremony for 35 graduates May 11. Graduated included: Derek L. Arrington, Jacksonville; Michelle R. Burkett, Overton; Jana J. Campbell, Overton; Clayton W. More...

Nicole Bullock earns degree from Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss. - Nicole Lanae Bullock was among the University of Mississippi's May 2007 candidates for degrees. Nicole earned a bachelor of arts degree. More...

BROOK HILL HONORS ACHIEVERS

Approximately 3000 students from across Texas qualified for the 2007 Private School Interscholastic Association (PSIA) Academic State Meets that were held on April 28 and May 5 at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. More...

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Council eyes surface water

City mulls feasibility of opting in project
By Lori Mellinger editor@bullardnews.com

As the City of Bullard nears completion of its overhead water storage tank and new water well, city officials said that this isn't the end of water planning. More...

Bullard seniors among those who won't walk

TAKS failure blocks some from graduating
Staff, wire reports

Sixteen percent of Texas high school seniors won't graduate this spring because they failed at least one of the state's required exit-level exams, the Texas Education Agency said. And a handful of those are Bullard High School students. More...

FIT FOR A PRINCE

From left, Gabby Key, Madeline Travis and Michelle Krutza are part of the second grade classes at The Brook Hill Lower School that culminated their literature genre study of Traditional Tales and fantasy with a "Grand Ball. More...

Sports

BROOK HILL HONORS ATHLETES AT BANQUET

By Kelly Griffith news@bullardnews.com

Brook Hill honored their athletes last week with the annual varsity athletic banquet. More...

St. Mary Magdalene sets charity tourney

St. Mary Magdalene Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by Peltier Chevrolet of Tyler, will be held at Eagles Bluff on Monday, June 11. All golfers are invited to participate. Entry fee of $100 per player includes lunch and cart - equipped with GPS. More...

SPORTS CAMPS

Basketball Who: All incoming third through ninth graders. Where: Bullard High School Gym. Cost: $40 for the first child, $25 for each additional child. Dates: For boys, June 11- 14 For girls, June 18-21 Times: Boys, 9a.m. - 11 a.m. More...

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Opinion

Kudos to Bullard Elementary schools, staff, Michelle Hurst

Here it is the last week of school and the last time I'll be driving to the elementary school. The last of my two daughters is heading to fourth grade. More...

Bullard library to fete a longtime volunteer

BULLARDCOMMUNITY LIBRARYDIRECTORS

Bullard Community Library Board of Directors announces the recent retirement of Board President, Pat Martin, a library advocate, supporter and Board member since 1980. Mrs. More...

Mangia! Mangia!

Holidays evolve, memories remain
ANTOINETTE JACKSON

I remember when it was still called "Decoration Day": a somber holiday dedicated to honoring the soldiers and sailors who gave their lives for our country. More...

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