March 18, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Street repairs next stop for city

" As Bullard grows so must its infrastructure to keep up with this ever-increasing demand." ~ Pam Frederick
By KATHRYN PENROSE editor@bullardnews.com
"It has been said that there will be little interest in the actions of a city government as long as three basic needs of citizens - clean water, flushing toilets and good streets - are taken care of," Pam Frederick, incumbent Bullard council memb More...

News

Election Spotlight

This week, Mayoral hopefuls, Rodger Johnson and Teresa Adams- Wilks sat in on meetings held at city hall, including BEDCO (Bullard Economic Development Corporation) and Planning and Zoning Committee meetings. More...

Correction

In an earlier article, David Stewart, council hopeful, was named as having been Chairman of the Tyler 21 committee. Stewart was not chairman; he was a board member of this committee. More...

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School News

Two Bullard students head to nationals

The National Forensic League believes that all students should be empowered to become effective communicators, ethical individuals, critical thinkers, and leaders in a democratic society. More...

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Home & Garden

It's time to plant roses

By CAROL RUNNELS Smith County Master Gardener

In the Spring, area nurseries have a large variety of roses in stock, but with this warm weather that won't last long. Plan and prepare your beds now. More...

Daffodils for the South

By CAROL RUNNELS Smith County Master Gardener

Many varieties of daffodils and jonquils can be grown in the South; however, many of those that we see in catalogs do better in northern climates. More...

Spring Daffodils

You know spring is in the air and close at hand when the brightly colored Daffodils (Narcissus) pop up in the landscape. What a show they put on for us! As they slowly fade away, what can be done to ensure they will return as vigorous next spring? More...

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Candidates, voters mingle despite rain

By KATHRYN PENROSE editor@bullardnews.com

Teresa Adams Wilks, council woman and mayoral candidate, this week, hosted a meet and greet at Snow Coney Island, for voters to come out and and have lunch with herself, select city officials and political hopefuls,Jay Abercrombie and Shirley Coe, More...

F.Y.I.

Cherokee County Pct. 3 commissioner Katherine Pinotti has announced a free dump day for Cherokee County residents, 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Pct. More...

Sports

Panther Relays set for new stadium track Saturday

M.D. 'Doc' Smith news@bullardnews.com

BULLARD - This upcoming weekend, the brand-new Panther Stadium will put the new tread to the test as 22 of East Texas' best varsity teams competing on Saturday at the Panther Relays. More...

Weather changes ball schedules and final softball tuneup

Mother Nature threw a kink into everybody's outdoor plans unless you attended the Mud Creek Duck Races. Bullard baseball and softball tournaments were rained out, along with a Brook Hill-Carthage doubleheader slated for Saturday night. More...

Bullard High School Sports

Tuesday: Bullard at Van, Baseball, 6 p.m. Chapel Hill at Bullard, softball, 6 p.m. Brook Hill at Teague, baseball, 6 p.m. More...

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