Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Tyler.
💼 Business
Smith County records show that new assumed business names were filed from Aug.
20 to Aug. 27, 2026, including East Texas Auto Empire + Benco Construction. The filings highlight a wave of local start-ups entering the market.
SDS Petroleum Consultants announced that longtime CFO Ken Goolsby is retiring and Mitchell McCoy will take over as CFO today; Goolsby served SDS since 1999 as the firm grew, while McCoy joined in January from Curtis Blakely & Co.
🎓 Education
Bullard ISD is reviewing its dress code after parents raised concerns about enforcement practices.
Local officials said the district will consider changes to better align the policy with community feedback.
Bullard ISD addressed concerns about the dress code Monday night by telling trustees that while the policy stays in place, administrators will review it for clarity and consistency — a committee will form in the spring to recommend changes before the end of the school year.
🌲 Environment
The Crow Fire burned up to 125 acres near U.S. Highway 80 and FM 778 in Wood County and was fully contained by Monday night, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Residents along County Roads 2680 and 2686 were alerted as officials evacuated those near the blaze.
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