July 18, 2007 / Front Page

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BOARD SAYS NO ON GRAD ISSUE

School board splits vote over policy
In the end the vote was 2-4. Last week - after each Bullard school board member was canvassed - BISD trustee John Alexander's motion to change the district policy on graduation was defeated. More...

Growing Up

Supporters of Mission House gathered Monday for the dedication of the new facility. More...

CHANGE FOR CHANGE

Children on the move for a new library
Special to the Banner

Ask the kids who are enrolled in the Bullard Community Library summer reading club, or the teenagers who come to use the computers every day. More...

News

Tip of the Week

Lantana provides carefree, bright color in garden

My wife and I moved back to Tyler in January 2006 after a 36-year hiatus. We lived in Wilson County, Texas, about 25 miles Southeast of San Antonio, from 1993 until our return to Tyler. More...

Noonday author to hold book signing in Tyler

How about a rollicking, humorous and suspense-filled read that you cannot put down? You have it all in "Sling Creek." It's a delightful mix of adventure, suspense and humor while challenging the reader to do the right thing in life. More...

Queen and her court

Betsy Gomez, an incoming senior at Jacksonville High School, was selected as Miss Cherokee County Farm Bureau. Miranda Glaze, a home-schooled senior, was selected Cherokee County Farm Bureau talent winner. More...

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Muddying the waters

Mayor says end of cloudy water could come by springtime
By Lori Mellinger editor@bullardnews.com

Mayor A.W. Hines is looking forward to spring. "This will be the first time in the history of Bullard the water will run clear," he said at last week's council meeting. More...

AARP orientation

AARP has launched the Divided We Fail campaign - to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and lifetime financial security. More...

BULLETIN BOARD

! The Bullard Area Kiwanis Club meets Tuesdays at noon in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church of Bullard. The public is welcome to attend. Lunch is $8. ! The Bullard Rotary Club meets at 6:30 a.m. More...

Church invites public to Three Days of Praise'

Eastlake Church invites everyone to take part in what they've dubbed "Three Days of Praise." The event includes the renowned group, "The Southern Joy Quartet," and performers Larry and Freida Sinclair. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More...

Sports

Brook Hill Baseball Camp

Above, batters practice their swings as the rest of the group serves as the outfield at last week's Brook Hills annual baseball camp. Sean Collins, head varsity coach, led the camp. More...

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Opinion

Have fun without leaving the state

CATHY KAFRVE Bullard Banner News

Can anyone remember a summer when rain caused so much havoc on summer time traditions in Texas? With lakes in the area shut down and boating forbidden on area lakes, for instance, it appears to be a good time to rethink our summertime plans. More...

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Mangia! Mangia!

Grandma was always on the go
ANTOINETTE JACKSON

She was always on the go, or at least that's what it seemed like to me. When she wasn't sitting in her big chair by the window, Nonna Providenza was off visiting family and friends. Mom said it was because she had Gypsy blood in her. More...

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