CTC Health Science Students Train for Real-World Careers
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Students in the Health Science program at the Tyler ISD Career & Technology Center (CTC) are gaining real-world experience through immersive, hands-on training designed to prepare them for in demand healthcare careers. “Our Health Science program provides
Tyler ISD CTC Marks 10 Years of Impact and Innovation
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Today, Tyler ISD proudly celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Career & Technology Center (CTC), marking a decade of innovation, hands-on learning, and workforce readiness for students across the district. Community members, business partners, district leaders, and
Tyler ISD Campuses Wrap-Up Black History Month Celebrations
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Throughout February, Tyler ISD campuses have hosted meaningful events to honor the legacy, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. Among the highlights was a vibrant program at Jones Elementary School that celebrated Jazz culture through the perspective
The beauty of quiet kindness: Ordinary acts, extraordinary impact
By Godswill Ogbonnaya We often think of heroism as grand gestures or headline-making deeds, yet the trues form of greatness lies in simple acts of kindness done with love. From the Good Samaritan to everyday heroes in our communities, ordinary people remind us
HURRIED CHILD SYNDROME
When busy becomes too much: The story of overbooked kids BY JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI It’s 6:45 p.m. on a Tuesday, and the Johnson family minivan pulls into the driveway. Inside are two exhausted kids, one with a cello case and the other clutching a
SFA Appoints Dr. Chad Thomas as Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
Story by Paula Jimenez NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Chad Thomas as the institution’s new associate vice president and dean of students, effective April 30. This strategic addition to SFA’s leadership marks a new
Former NFL player, laboratory owner convicted in $328M genetic testing fraud scheme
ETR Staff Report A federal jury in Dallas convicted a Texas laboratory owner and former NFL player yesterday for his role in a $328 million cardiovascular genetic testing fraud scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Keith J. Gray, 39,
Early voting underway across Texas
ETR Staff Report AUSTIN — As early voting continues across Texas for the March 3 Primary Election, Secretary of State Jane Nelson today provided an update on voter participation and encouraged Texans to rely on official election information as Election Day approaches. Early
Tyler Legacy’s Weeks Picks up 300th Career Victory
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Tyler Legacy High School Head Softball Coach Samantha Weeks scored her 300th career victory last week, defeating Big Sandy with a score of 15-1. Weeks is in her second season at Tyler Legacy, joining the program from
Fifth Graders Surprise Classmate by Attending his Adoption Ceremony
ETR Staff Report When Alexander Kaine Johnson stepped into the 321st District Courtroom to be adopted on Friday, he was surprised to see about 45 fellow fifth graders from Bell Elementary School. Bell Principal Tamara Johnson and several teachers brought the group of
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