March 16, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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Frederick to run against Adams-Wilks for mayor

Kyle Harris
news2@bullardnews.com ——————
After announcing in February that she would not seek a fifth term with the Bullard City Council, Pam Frederick now says she will run against Teresa Adams- Wilks for mayor. More...

Bullard EDC welcomes new member Crawford

Kyle Harris
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After moving to town in December, Kiersten Crawford is joining the Bullard Economic Development Commission. “We reached out, submitted our resumes, and had the opportunity to serve on the board,” she said. More...

COMING HOME

Texas country band set to perform on Thursday
Kyle Harris
news2@bullardnews.com ——————

TYLER — Texas country band Whiskey Myers is returning home to play a St. Patrick’s Day show at Where’s Rufus here on Thursday. More...

News

Final bills filed, committee agendas full as lawmakers consider potential legislation

ROBERT NICHOLS

March is always a busy month in the Capitol as many families, students, and teachers make their way to Austin during their Spring breaks. More...

Changes to Banner prove beneficial to readers, advertisers, our company

About seven months ago, I took over as editor of the Bullard Banner News to help streamline production of the print edition. The transition was not perfect. More...

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School News

Brook Hill School students take 2nd at art competition

Students from The Brook Hill School won second place at the TAPPS 3A District Art Competition on Feb. 23. Eight schools competed, entering more than 500 pieces of art. More...

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ROAD WORK

Construction crews from Texas Department of Transportation contractor A.L. More...

Officials consider renewal of city curfew

Kyle Harris
news2@bullardnews.com ——————

Officials in April are expected to consider renewing the city’s curfew ordinance after the law has proven to reduce juvenile offenses, Bullard Police Chief Gary Don Lewis said. More...

Economic Development officials to address parking for chamber

Kyle Harris
news2@bullardnews.com ——————

When the Bullard Area Chamber of Commerce begins construction of its office building, the city’s Economic Development Corporation will address road work and parking, an official said. More...

Bullard man released on $1,500 bond

Kyle Harris
news2@bullardnews.com ——————

A Bullard man was released from the Smith County Jail on $1,500 bond after he was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana during a traffi c stop on March 6. Shayne Michael Roberts, 26, 601 W. More...

Sports

Hill and Spears conquer Raccoon 100-mile run

M.D. ‘Doc’ Smith
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HUNTSVILLE - Imagine yourself taking off for a run from Bullard with the intent of not stopping until you reached Dallas. More...

Don Eddy Basketball Camp makes one week stop in town

M.D. ‘Doc’ Smith
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BULLARD – Big time basketball camp is coming to Bullard as The Don Eddy Basketball Camp 2011 has expanded his legendary Christian-based week-long camp and included 17 new towns to the state-wide itinerary. More...

BHS TENNIS

The Bullard tennis team took fourth place in the Kilgore tennis tournament This past weekend. Bullard took wins over Gladewater, Nacogdoches, Pine Tree, Lufkin, Henderson, and Trinity. More...

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Home & Garden

Bullard designated Tree City USA following project

Kyle Harris
news2@bullardnews.com ——————

Bullard was designated Tree City USA on March 5 by planting more than 40 trees across the South Houston Street area. “This shows that citizens care about the city,” said Bullard Rotary Club President Bob Burnett. More...

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Opinion

Bar bouncing: Just don’t do it

I’ve spent the last three years of my life trying to make ends meet by bouncing at clubs in the Tyler area. In my time in the “bar business,” I’ve seen, broken up, and been in the middle of fights between all kinds of people. More...

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