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July 18, 2007  RSS feed

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. Sam Smith voted with Alexander - Michael Roy, Paul Stone, Doug Dotson and Tony Johnson voted against it. More...
Mayor says end of cloudy water could come by springtime

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. Hines said it's been a struggle, but getting an able crew, funding and cooperation has helped the city reach this goal. More...

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. AARP Texas is currently looking for volunteers in your community to spread the Divided We Fail message. Join us for this orientation in Tyler. More...

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. In the small community of La Vemia where our 3-acre "spread" was, the predominant soil is deep sand somewhat similar to parts of Smith County. More...
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...
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...