“Boss of the Toss”: BBB Announces Winners
By Mechelle Mills The excitement was intense as nearly 40 teams gathered to compete in the highly anticipated 2023 BBB Battle of the Businesses Cornhole Tournament, held at True Vine Brewing. With skill, strategy, and determination on full display, the event showcased the
Down But Not Out
By Michael Guido Packy East began his professional career as a lightweight boxer. He ended his career as one of the world’s best-known ambassadors. What started in a ring ended on a stage. Packy entered the ring in Cleveland, Ohio one evening for
Student Inspires “Stick It To Cancer”
Aneesa Cedillo in the Early College High School (ECHS) is fighter, giver, and kind. She was only 6 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer. She repeated first grade because she spent 11 months in chemotherapy. At 11
Paxton Acquitted
By Richard Lee Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted Saturday of all sixteen articles of impeachment preferred to the Senate by the House on the last weekend of the regular session in May and dismissed a further four articles held in abeyance until
It’s A Charlie Brown Baseball Team
Lucy and Linus were talking to their coach, Charlie Brown, at home plate. Kicking the dirt in disgust, Charlie Brown said, “Our team is no good. We have lost every game we’ve ever played. There is nothing good about our team!” “But,” protested
Longview, Lufkin ISD Schools Prepare For First Pantry Raid
Longview High School and Lufkin High School are coming together for the first time before their football game on September 15, to provide meals for hungry East Texans. “We are thrilled that two new school districts want to have their own pantry raid
Jarvis Christian University Expands Scholarships
Jarvis Christian University Adult and Continuing Education Program is offering Opportunity Scholarships to city, county, government, and church organizations. The purpose is to enable working adults to complete their undergraduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, and religion at the university’s Dallas Teaching
Good Times
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.” – 2 Corinthians 7:4 As a child of the seventies, I remember watching
Texas Attorney General Pleads Not Guilty
By Richard Lee Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pled not guilty as each of the 16 articles of impeachment were read, accusing him of disregard of public duty, misapplication of public resources, and abuse of the public trust, among other charges. The House
Jason Charles Wanted For Intoxication Manslaughter
Smith County is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jason Charles, 25, of Tyler, who was arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter on January 15, 2022. A Smith County Grand Jury returned an indictment for Intoxication Manslaughter, a Second-Degree Felony, alleging that the offense