March 25, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Mayoral candidate Serves lunch

" It feels good to help my neighbors." ~ Rodger Johnson
By KATHRYN PENROSE editor@bullardnews.com
Bullard was one on several cities to host Mayors For Meals Day, with Rodger Johnson, mayor pro tem and mayoral candidate for the May General Election, serving up 11 meals to Bullard senior citizens and the disabled. More...

F.Y.I.

The Brook Hill School invites one and all to enjoy a night of dining, entertainment and auctions in the newly dedicated Kimrey Cafetorium. More...

News

Smith Co. receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award again

The Government Finance Officers Association (GOFA) of the United States and Canada announced Smith County is the recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2009 budget. More...

Environmental officers bust illegal dump site

Smith County Environmental Crimes Officers Mike Burnet and Tommy Goodman teamed up with County Constable Precinct 3 Dustin Rust today to put a stop to a major illegal dumping operation in Troup. More...

Local artist's works on display at University of Texas, Tyler show

Local artist, Debbie Willbanks is among 10 Bachelor of Fine Art Degree candidates to be featured in a thesis exhibition being held by the University of Texas at Tyler's Meadows Gallery. More...

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Home & Garden

Start a culinary window Box

By Pat Kashouty Smith County Master Gardener

Nothing enhances the flavor of all cuisine more than fresh herbs. Herbs can also make a beautiful container garden. You can purchase a window box or make your own with very little effort. More...

Garlic garlic anywhere

You don't need a vegetable garden to grow your own garlic. A sunny spot among your shrubs or flowers will be fine. And fall is garlic-planting time in Texas. More...

Some herbs contain medicinal properties

By Kathy Fiebig Smith County Master Gardener

Through the ages, herbs have been thought to have medicinal value for human aliments. Garlic chives are not only old favorites for flavoring soups and salads but are also used in Chinese medicine for the kidneys, lower back, and knees. More...

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Local family welcomes home sailor son

By KATHRYN PENROSE editor@bullardnews.com

After not seeing their son for more than a year, a local family celebrated the safe return of John Griffith, sone of Johnnie and Becky Griffith; husband to Lindsey Griffith; and father of little Gretta Griffith. More...

Smith Co. updates Sexually Oriented Business order

During a regular meeting Monday, March 23, Smith County Commissioners Court passed updates to the Sexually Oriented Business Order that are more consistent with state law. It has been nearly three decades since the Order was last amended. More...

Sports

Chappelle named TAPPS All-State hoops first team

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

WACO - Brook Hill's, Jeremey Chappelle has added more awards to his long list of 2008-09 accomplishments being named to the TAPPS first team All-State basketball team recently. More...

Guard takes Teague

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

The Brook Hill Guard baseball team picked up two seasoning wins and some momentum for the upcoming district race, as The Guard bested Teague twice last week. More...

Brook Hill Player of the Week

Tanner Bailey Junior First base/Pitcher

Bailey picked up a complete game win over Teague this past Friday night at Herrington Field to make it a two-game sweep over Teague last week. The Guard begins district play this past Monday at Home against Red Oak-Ovilla Christian. More...

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