The Gregg County Historical Museum personnel, volunteers, board members, community members and AT&T executives were delighted to unveil the cover of the new Greater Longview AT&T Real Yellow Pages directory featuring the Everett Building, home to the Gregg County Historical Museum.
Tammy Cromer-Campbell took the cover photo, which highlights the structure’s rounded bay and recessed main entrance flanked by pink granite Corinthian columns with limestone trim.
In addition, throughout the year this historic and informative building will be on colorful display anytime someone picks up an AT&T Real Yellow Pages directory. More than 122,000 copies have been printed for distribution. Delivery will continue through February 9. The directory will be available to new residents and businesses throughout the year.
“Each year, we try to choose a cover partner that exemplifies the excitement and pride of living in Longview,” said AT&T Advertising Solutions Area Market Manager Edwin Graves.  “Nothing does this more than the Everett Building, home to the Gregg County Historical Museum.”
Gregg County Historical Museum Director Neina Kennedy said being featured on the cover of the Longview YP Real Yellow Pages directory is a fitting tribute to this landmark that has served many businesses over the years including banks, barbershops, clothiers, and even the Red Cross.
“Having The Everett Building on the cover of the Longview YP Real Yellow Pages directory is very exciting,” Kennedy said. “This grand old structure is really a crown jewel in our community and has served us very well in many capacities, including home to the Gregg County Historical Museum for nearly 30 years. Being featured on the directory cover will help remind everyone of the building’s historical value, and encourage them to visit our museum to learn more about the history of Gregg County.”
Furthermore, Graves said it’s only fitting to feature the building on the directory cover, as some of its prior occupants have some Yellow Pages history.  A 1956 advertisement in the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory proclaimed that Lanier’s was the small house of great quality for men and boys. Another ad several years later said it was where the unique is commonplace.
“We are proud to feature The Everett Building on the cover of our new Longview YP Real Yellow Pages directory,” Graves said.  “We continually work to make our directory covers special on the outside, and tailor the community information inside our directories to best meet the needs of local residents and businesses.”
To boot,  Candice Gast, AT&T external affairs director for Northeast Texas, recalls her childhood visits to Longview, “I have fond memories of Longview.  We used to come and shop here,” she said.  “I am so glad to see the Gregg County Historical Museum on the cover of the Yellow Pages.”
Dietrich Johnson, Mayor Jay Dean’s Cultural Arts Liaison, said, “We are very excited for the Historical Museum and the work they do to make our city a cultural destination.”
Just as a reminder, the YP Real Yellow Pages from AT&T are recyclable. AT&T telephone directory paper is made mainly from leftover sawdust and scraps from lumber production processes. To recycle outdated phone books, please call AT&T’s Project ReDirectory at 1-800-953-4400 for recycling information.
The Museum is an important piece of history and culture in Gregg County. You can visit and learn about our great county, or better yet, support the museum. You can become a Museum Member and get VIP ACCESS – it has its privileges. During Dalton Days you can go around and sample the barbeque on April 14th  as well as use the VIP booth.
Memberships are as follows:
Senior/Student $35
Individual $50
Family $75
Sustaining $100
Sponsoring Member $250 or above.
For more information, call 903-753-5840 or visit online at www.gregghistorical.org

Neina Kennedy, Museum Director; Edwin Graves, AT&T Advertising Solutions Area Market Manager; Dee Farmer, Senator Eltife’s district director; Candice Gast, AT&T external affairs director; and the Honorable Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt attend the unveiling of the new AT&T Yellow Pages at the Gregg County Historical Museum.

East Texas students will be able to reach for the stars and some may even visit them someday, thanks to a grant from the AT&T Foundation to the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at Tyler Junior College.
The $25,000 gift supports educational programming and headline shows at the center, which reopened in September following a massive renovation and technology upgrade.
Candice Gast, AT&T director of external affairs for Northeast Texas, was encouraged to seek the gift from AT&T by State Sen. Kevin Eltife.
Recent studies have shown that many students have gravitated away from science and engineering careers and that the success of the country’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics education programs rests with finding new and innovative ways to prepare and inspire today’s students.
One of the recommendations suggested by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology was to create opportunities for inspiration through individual and group experiences outside the classroom.
“For many East Texas schoolchildren, the TJC science center is their first exposure to science and space exploration; and, no doubt, many of them are inspired by that experience,” Eltife said. “The AT&T Foundation has made an investment not only in our students, but in our future scientists and explorers.”
The AT&T Foundation is the presenting underwriter for two of the science center’s headline shows, “Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity,” which will be shown February through April, and “Tales of the Maya Skies,” which is scheduled to run September through December of 2012.
Also, Tyler ISD students in grades 3 through 5 will receive coupons for free admission to the science center.
“Thousands of visitors will experience the science center’s educational programs this year, with the majority of those visitors being elementary and middle school children,” said Dr. Kim Russell, TJC vice president for advancement and external affairs. “It is imperative that we capture the imaginations of students at an early age and encourage them to consider advanced educational opportunities – and possibly even careers – in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
“This generous gift from the AT&T Foundation enables us to do just that.”
Gast said, “We are happy to support Tyler Junior College’s Center for Earth and Space Science Education. The importance of education – particularly science education – is a main priority for AT&T. With elected leaders such as Senator Eltife working in Austin to pave the way for education, AT&T is happy to do our part to invest in Texas’ future generations both in Tyler and around the State of Texas.”
For more information on the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at TJC, go to www.tjc.edu/cesse.

The East Texas Symphony Orchestra (ETSO) has always been dedicated to music and education.  Even if it can assist in the schooling of just one more child its aim is to immerse children in its classical music in order to improve the futures of our youngest scholars.  ETSO Executive Director Nancy Wrenn believes the music of the classical masters enhances the classroom performance of young students.
Research compendia indicate that education in the arts is a promising route to improving the lot of at-risk youth who are both very young and come from disadvantaged situations.  Also, students needing remedial instruction benefit in all areas from education in classical arts.
Specifically, exposure to the arts produces an optimum learning environment that cannot help but improve young minds’ concentration on their education.  The arts can reach students that may not be reached by any other avenue, and even create learning opportunities for the parents and guardians of less fortunate children.
The most significant factor in sustaining arts education in our schools is the active involvement of community leaders and institutions.  This furthers the shaping and implementation of policies and programs related to arts awareness.  The ETSO’s mission is to engage, embrace and excite East Texas as a community through inspiring musical performances, hence influencing growth and learning via connecting audiences who attend live performances.  In response to current economic crises the ETSO-AT&T collaboration is essential toward accomplishing the goal of reaching students first through a distance, offering substantial music education while simultaneously responding to constituents’ financial needs.  AT&T External Affairs Director for Northeast Texas Candace Gast is upbeat about the partnership’s potential.
“At AT&T we know the importance of the fine arts for their role in enriching the local communities they serve, and we are thrilled to be able to provide the East Texas Symphony Orchestra with this grant of $10,000,” she said.  “As a committed supporter of the arts, and through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T supports projects like this one, which create learning opportunities, promote academic and economic achievement and address community needs.”
She went further in her outline of the project.
“We invest in the people and communities in which we live, work and operate every day, and we hope this grant will open even more doors and opportunities for the people of East Texas to continue to enjoy the Symphony Orchestra’s shows and performances now and in years to come,” she said.
“I am very excited about AT&T’s continued support of the arts,” said Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass.  “Their particular interest and collaboration to improve the lives of young people in our community is greatly appreciated.”
When school districts endure budget cuts, concert performances and field trips are typically the first activities to be eliminated.  By electronically connecting schools curricula can be integrated, meeting the essential elements Texas needs for music and arts education.  Teachers are therefore able to receive quality lessons themselves while presenting and evaluating, on-campus, connected live art forms.  “Our students and the ETSO thank AT&T for addressing this vital community need,” said Wrenn.

Left to right: Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass, Gregg Smith, president East Texas Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors, Candice Gast, director, AT&T External Affairs Northeast Texas, and Nancy Wrenn, executive director, East Texas Symphony Orchestra

AT&T recently opened a new  4,000-square-foot retail store in Broadway Square Mall, at 4757 S. Broadway Avenue in Tyler to address the growing demand for advanced wireless and wired products and services.
The retail store features a state-of-the-art, hands-on design to engage shoppers and provide a “try before you buy” service experience. Trained consultants provide demonstrations of a wide range of products and services, including advanced TV services, an equipment recycling program and small business solutions.
“This new store opening represents new jobs for Tyler and surrounding communities,” said State Senator Kevin Eltife from Tyler. “More customers will now have more access to choose their wireless devices, plans and service, and this means more employment, and greater access to high demand products and services for Tyler area consumers.”  According to Eltife, the Texas Legislature has maintained a strong emphasis on creating an environment where new jobs and economic development happen more often.  This is good for Tyler, as well as AT&T.
Keith Ables, area retail sales manager is excited about the new store. “AT&T opened this new location due to expansion as a result of first-rate customer service,” said Ables. “In the process of expanding our hiring went up 30 percent and we are looking forward to increasing our hiring.”
Customers can also test drive various wireless data applications, including AT&T Navigator which provides GPS navigation with turn-by-turn directions, or AT&T Family Map, a family locator service designed to help give parents peace of mind.
“We are focused on making our customers’ in-store experience exceptional, and that begins with a convenient store location, simplistic layout and knowledgeable staff,” said Adam Vital, vice president and general manager for AT&T in this region. “As part of the Tyler community, we’re always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience, and our investment in the new retail store is just one way we’re accomplishing that.”
AT&T offers simple, competitively priced plans and a next-generation wireless network that provides the latest technology, including phones with greater functionality, a wide range of useful features, superior sound quality and high speed data connectivity.
The Tyler store is managed by Brandon Deever. He is inviting everyone to come and check out the newest technology including some 75 live phones and tablets.  His trained staffs are ready to assist consumer and business customers with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support.
Amanda Loper and Tammy Sonnamaker two of Deever’s staff members enjoy opening the door for customers. “AT&T is the most amazing company to work for and we show appreciation to our customers by opening the door for them,” they said.
Store hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.  For the complete array of AT&T offerings, please visit http://www.att.com/.

By Todd Staples, Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Jobs and improved quality of life – that’s what greater access to high-speed wireless service means and there are a lot of successes underway toward that end.
Upgrades are in store for business, education, health care and home life.

Why should all Texans care about rural technology? Because rural Texas is where hundreds of billions dollars in Gross State Product (GSP) originate. About $100 billion, or around 9 percent of Texas GSP, comes from agriculture alone. More than 86 percent of Texas’ land mass is over rural Texas, and let’s face it; our need to communicate doesn’t stop because we’re traveling across our state’s huge geography. In this day and age, we want a reliable Internet connection no matter where we live, work or travel.

With a focus on broadband expansion being a priority these days, study after study is reiterating something critical – rural communities are often the last to gain access to the technology and tools that allow for job creation, enhanced health care and educational advancement. Many urban counterparts enjoy tremendous competitive advantages when they are the first to receive the technological infrastructure.

Fortunately, the tide is turning thanks to the work of private providers across the state. For expansion to be successful, it must be driven by the private market. For those who may ask if rural Texas can support a market-based approach, the answer is absolutely.

Through the Connected Texas project, your Texas Department of Agriculture is helping create partnerships between small communities and private providers. One monumental victory is being celebrated in Nacogdoches County where the entire East Texas town of Chireno now has access to high-speed Internet thanks to a 160-foot tower erected by East Texas DSL.

The tower was the end result of a partnership between the Texas Department of Agriculture, Connected Texas and community partners that ultimately generated media attention and support for Internet access. Today, the small town’s population of about 400 people now has access to all the advantages available to larger urban areas. A win for rural Texas is a win for all Texans.

Over the past few years, private investment has combined the needs of rural, suburban and urban areas to provide increasingly seamless broadband service. AT&T has invested to create new opportunities across the state. Their work has enabled the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) staff in Midland to put webcams and wireless broadband technology to work to train more volunteers and child advocates across West Texas. Leveraging the potential to use broadband to expand access to training and education programs means greater economic and educational opportunity for more Texans.

The proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA also presents a new opportunity to extend the latest broadband technology to more areas of the state — an estimated 3 million locations in the Lone Star State. Partnerships like this that represent opportunity for rural Texas cannot be ignored. I look forward to the review of this proposed merger, which the Federal Communications Commission is currently conducting.

Similarly, Sprint paved new ground in improving broadband service by being the first company to roll out 4G technology and provide mobile broadband service at faster speeds to communities across the state, from major cities to rural communities. Sprint’s efforts put smaller Texas cities like White Deer, population 1,125, on par with some of the nation’s largest urban communities in terms of mobile broadband service, and provided mobile solutions that have opened new opportunities for many.

In Texas, the number of rural success stories related to high-speed wireless connectivity is growing. From the Panhandle to the Permian Basin and across to the Piney Woods, the Lone Star State is making major strides in accessing opportunities that will allow Texans to be competitive, informed, healthy and economically strong on a global playing field.

It’s clear to me through partnership and collaboration, we can foster a stronger, more vibrant and well-connected rural Texas. Let’s continue to seize these opportunities and connect the Lone Star State with high-speed wireless technology by encouraging partnerships and continued investment from our private sector.

Thirty-four high school juniors from across East Texas will help make up the first student body to accept the benefits of a new scholarship program created by a partnership between Tyler Junior College (TJC) and AT&T.  Students attending high schools where TJC is offering dual-credit classes can earn no-cost college credit providing they meet financial needs criteria.
Qualifying students can receive tuition and assorted fees for as much as six hours during the next summer terms.  Eligible students are those with proof of financial need and with endorsements for college course work from their high schools.
AT&T established its Scholars Program when its AT&T Foundation presented TJC with a $25,000 gift.  The college and the corporation cooperate in providing a $50,000 fund for tuition and fee assistance for eligible high school juniors and seniors.  TJC President Dr.Mike Metke explained how the initiative came about.
“When AT&T approached us with the prospect of a grant and asked us how it could benefit our students the most, we immediately responded it would be through dual credit,” he said.
He elaborated further.
“Dual credit provides a great advantage for students by allowing them to complete college-level course work before graduating high school,” he said.  “Unfortunately, many of the students who would benefit from gaining college course work while in high school are from families with limited income, and cannot afford to pay the TJC tuition and fees.”
State Senator Kevin Eltife advised AT&T Director of External Affairs Candice Gast to seek the grant from AT&T.
“Senator Eltife is to be commended for encouraging Candice to seek this grant through AT&T,” said Metke.  “Kevin has long been a great friend of ours, and when he learned of the opportunity for the grant he immediately thought of TJC.”
“We’re honored to support TJC and the great work they do for our community,” said Gast.  “This gift also compliments our ongoing efforts to help more students graduate from high school and go on to college so that they can be successful in life and in the workforce.”

AT&T and Deutsche (German) Telekom AG have revealed to the public that AT&T has purchased T-Mobile USA from the German corporation in a simple cash-and-stock transaction worth about $39 billion.  Both companies’ boards of directors have okayed the sale.
The changeover will provide an optimal combination of network assets that will add capacity sooner than any other alternative.  It will also make it possible to improve network quality for customers in the short term.  Lastly, it will supply a quick, efficient and sure solution to the looming depletion of the wireless spectrum in some markets, which has hampered both corporations in their attempts to meet the continuing, snowballing demand for mobile broadband.
This development signals AT&T’s determination to expand robust 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) deployment so that it reaches 95% of the current American population–an increase of 46.5 million consumers, many of who are in smaller communities and rural areas.  Along with the President, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is aiming to connect “every part of America to the digital age.”  AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson is enthusiastic about the development’s implications.
“This transaction represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand critical infrastructure for our nation’s future,” he said.  “It will improve network quality, and it will bring advanced LTE capabilities to more than 294 million people.  Mobile broadband networks drive economic opportunity everywhere, and they enable the expanding high-tech ecosystem that includes device makers, cloud and content providers, app developers, customers and more.  During the past few years America’s high-tech industry has delivered innovation at unprecedented speed, and this combination will accelerate this continued growth.”
Deutsche Telekom Chairman and CEO Rene` Oberman echoes these high expectations.
“After evaluating strategic options for T-Mobile USA I am confident that AT&T is the best partner for our customers, shareholders and the mobile broadband ecosystem,” he said.  “Our common network technology makes this a logical combination and provides an efficient path to gaining the spectrum and network assets needed to provide T-Mobile customers with 4G LTE and the best devices.  Also, the transaction returns significant value to Deutsche Telekom shareholders and allows us to retain exposure to the U.S. market.”
Numerous high-ranking businesspeople and directors of economic development organizations have seconded these ringing endorsements of this development that will continue the communications conglomerates’ campaign to further Americans’ options for staying in touch with each other and the whole world.
Robert Howden, Executive Director of Texans for Economic Progress had this to say,
“The announcement by Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile and Texas based AT&T is great news for millions of Texans who live in the rural areas of our state. This merger will speed up the introduction of the 4G technology to millions of Texans who have dreams of expanding their small business in  markets not only in Texas but around the world.”
J.R. Gonzales, President, National Hispanic Professional Organization said,
“This proposed merger is positive news for every organization committed to providing Hispanics with career and professional development opportunities.  In some cases, minority Americans face obstacles when it comes to accessing the Internet and the countless benefits it delivers in terms of education and jobs. This agreement delivers the promise of enhanced service and greater access to fast wireless Internet services – essential tools in every professional development initiative. This is a win-win that we can certainly support.”
Carlton Schwab, President/CEO Texas Economic Development Council said,
”The Texas Economic Development Council believes that a key advantage of this merger will be the expanded build-out of LTE technology.  Productivity will increase substantially and economic development opportunities will expand as more companies, government agencies and educational institutions have access to the latest and fastest technology.
Texas Association of the Mexican American Chambers of Commerce added, “Delivering expanded access to high-speed wireless services is vital for the Texas Association of the Mexican American Chambers of Commerce and all minority business owners to succeed in the modern technology-based economy. Furthermore, this proposed merger is wonderful news for all small businesses and entrepreneurs in America. For us, this means anything we used to do in the office can be more readily accomplished on mobile devices, saving both time and money.”
Jeffrey L. Boney, Texas Business Alliance said, “Expanded access to wireless service – including high-speed, next generation LTE – is critical to minority- and women-owned business growth and expansion, as it helps us compete on a much larger scale.  This deal is a major step forward and is good news for the Texas Business Alliance as we continue to work with our minority and women-owned business members to be adaptive, responsive and competitive in a globally and technologically changing world.”
The transaction will give Deutsche Telekom an 8% ownership in AT&T, and a representative on the AT&T Board of Directors.  Competition within the communications field has already benefited consumers through a 50% inflation-adjusted decline in rates for 1999-2009.
For more information please visit www.MobilizeEverything.com.

A corporation’s gesture intended to nurture young artists and their minds got the recognition it deserves recently when the board of the Hearts of Tyler organization presented the 2010 recipient of the Brick Street Award.
This honor goes to persons or corporations who have exhibited a willingness to “go the extra mile” in the Rose City’s ongoing quest to rejuvenate its historic downtown. Communications giant AT&T won the prize by envisioning the future of arts in downtown through the unique perspective of a child’s eyes. Tyler Main Street Director Beverly Abell explained how AT&T earned this award.
“They’ve been a longtime supporter of the Heart of Tyler,” she said.  “They gave the City of Tyler a $25,000 grant for arts programming for children.  It was a tremendous thing to happen.”
The Heart of Tyler Main Street Program is a nonprofit organization that promotes economic, cultural and historically accurate revitalization of the downtown district.  In this case the organization hopes that by exposing the Rose City’s youngest residents to Tyler’s rich heritage it will mold future leaders who, in years to come, will make the city an even better place to live, work and worship.  Organizers report Heart of Tyler’s efforts have resulted in awards and reinvestments worth more than $100 million.
This AT&T grant will be used to fund an expansion of children’s art specifically for “at risk” youth who otherwise would not have access to the arts and their positive influence.  Furthermore, as a special outreach, kid-friendly art classes will be made available to the youthful participants in the Summer Playground Program, which also provides needy children with nourishing meals.
“From puppetry to poetry, from dance to drama, these kids will not just see art; they will experience art,” Abell said.
AT&T Director Cialis Viagra buy Online of External Affairs Candice Gast was very surprised when she learned of the award during an evening reception at the Gallery Main Street at 110 West Irwin Street. Stunned Gast on behalf of AT&T accepted the Heart of Tyler Brick prestigious award and was grateful for AT&T being honored in this way.
Heart of Tyler’s outgoing President Ingrid Young praised the art-bedecked gallery as being a symbol of the continuing labor of love to restore downtown.  She complimented Roger Mabry and Associates as well as redevelopment efforts focusing on the Smith County Sheriff Department’s offices, Spring Avenue Plaza, the Elks Lodge, Liberty Hall, Jake’s and Broadway Yamaha’s former location, which has been purchased by Mike Butler and the Butler Architectural Group.
“We have another architect coming to downtown,” she said.  “We’ve been busy this year.  We are good stewards of your membership dollars.”
Incoming Heart of Tyler President Chris Simons presented Young with a silver plaque that further expressed appreciation for her contributions.
“Ingrid has poured her heart and soul into this organization,” he said.  “She has been an amazing presence, and we are all better because of her leadership.”
Board members Casey Brownlow of Brownlow and Sons, and Patrice Stine of Pillsbury GMAC/Venue Properties were both nominated for second terms.
Newly elected members included Russell Cooper of Brookshire’s Grocery Company, Scott Frazier of CUE Creative, Bill Newburn of Regions Bank and CPA Shane Rohrbach of Gollob, Morgan and Preddy.
According to its website, Heart of Tyler works in collaboration with the Texas Main Street Program, the Texas Historical Commission and the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
“The city is pleased and proud to be a part of all this,” said Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass.  “It would not be possible if all of us are not working together.  Thank you for what you do to make Tyler great.”

AT&T has announced its activation of a new cell site in Kilgore that will expand coverage for customers cialis pro along Highway 322, FM 1249 and Lake Cherokee’s western buy meds online without prescription shore. Henderson’s service will grow to cover Highway 571, FM 13 and western Rusk County. This expansion is part of the corporation’s continuing drive to further the quality and extent of its mobile network.  It will also create jobs, fuel economic growth and provide customers with speedy access to their preferred content, applications and services.
“More than ever before, customers look to wireless communications to stay in touch with family, friends and business colleagues,” said AT&T’s Vice-President and General Manager for North Texas Adam Vital.  “We’re working to make this possible by adding new wireless coverage and offering exciting products to help our customers stay connected with their world, at home and on the go.”
AT&T bases its mobile network on the Global System for Mobile Standard.  This is the world’s most open and popular wireless network platform.  The corporation also provides data roaming in over 200 countries and voice calling in more than 220 countries.  With more than 23,000 hotspots, AT&T also operates this country’s biggest Wi-Fi network, and more than 125,000 hotspots worldwide.  AT&T smartphone customers generally get free access to the domestic Wi-Fi network without it counting against monthly data plans.
For more information please visit AT&T Coverage Viewer.

Telecommunications giant AT&T has awarded a $25,000 matching gift donation to Tyler Junior College (TJC) in order to finance the community college’s new dual credit program.
The TJC Foundation will match this gift to make it possible for eligible high school juniors and seniors currently attending schools in which TJC offers college credit courses to get a free head start on their higher education before they graduate from high school.  Eligibility for tuition and fee aid depends on students’ proof of needing financial assistance.
“When AT&T approached us with the prospect of a grant and asked us how it could benefit out students the most we immediately responded that it would be through dual credit,” said TJC President Dr. Mike Metke.
Metke further described the program.
“Dual credit provides a great advantage for students by allowing them to complete college-level course work before graduating [from] high school,” he said.  “Unfortunately, many of the students who would benefit from gaining college course work while in high school are from families with limited income and cannot afford to pay the TJC tuition and fees.”
Tyler Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Reid added, “Dual credit is important to us. This cialis dosage 20mg donation will go a long way in helping our students when they come to Tyler Junior College.”
State Senator Kevin Eltife urged AT&T Director of External Affairs to seek the grant from her corporation.
“Senator Eltife is to be commended for encouraging buy prescription drugs online without a prescription Candice to seek this grant through AT&T,” Metke said.  “Kevin has long been a great friend of ours, and when he learned of the opportunity for the grant he immediately thought of TJC.”
Gast and her company are equally pleased with the project.
“We’re honored to support TJC and the great work they do for our community,” she said.  “This gift also compliments our ongoing efforts to help more students graduate from high school and go on to college so they can be successful in life and in the workforce.”

Left to right: TISD Super Dr. Randy Reid, Texas Senator Kevin Eltife, AT&T Candice Gast and TJC President Dr. Mike Metke.