Tip of the Week
Use tasty herbs
      Many gardeners include herbs in the landscape for their appearance and the intoxicating scents they release. But don't forget to use your herbs for cooking or on your salads and other fresh vegetables. Here are some flavoring ideas.
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Women: Your job is easy on Valentine's Day
CATHY KRAFVE Checklist Charlie
      Today's column is for gals only. Just in case you haven't already figured out how guys think. Essentially, God created Eve by cloning Adam who contributed his DNA from a rib bone while under general anesthesia. Supernatural, but not too complicated when you think about it.
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Character Counts
     Bullard Elementary School is proud of its "January Kids of Character!" These students display the character trait of "loyalty," according to teachers and staff. They were selected for displaying loyalty to their country as in the classroom when student pledge the flag and sing the "National Anthem" ...
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Local chosen 'outstanding musician' by music school
      Psalmist School of Music, Tyler, presented its annual awards at a recent Winter Youth Recital held in Tyler. Named as "outstanding young male and female musicians" for 2007 were Daniel Armstrong and Rebekah Wolven. Armstrong, 13, is the son of David and Dijona Armstrong of Flint and is an eighth...
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Military News
      Navy Seaman Apprentice Rodney J. Fuller, son of Carolyn Johnson, Bullard, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
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Brookshire's rates in Top 25
      Brookshire Grocery Co., parent company of Brookshire's and Super 1 Foods stores, was distinguished as one of the 75 Best Companies to Work for in Texas in the February issue of "Texas Monthly" magazine, ranking 23rd in the large companies category.
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Early voting begins Tuesday
Staff Reports
      Early voting in the primary election begins Feb. 19 and continues through Feb. 29. In Smith County, there are five designated early voting sites: the Smith County Annex, 200 E. Ferguson St.
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Filing open for city, school seats
Staff Reports
      Filing is open for places on the Bullard City Council or Bullard Independent School District Board of Trustees on Monday. Seats open will be voted upon on the May 10 ballot. On the council, three positions are up.
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