College athlete compensation: Committee considers more changes

College athlete compensation: Committee considers more changes

May 21, 2025

We have to continue to work – especially with settlements like this – to bring any common sense and consistency possible to what has been considered the Wild West for name, image, and likeness and paying college athletes. Senator Brandon Creighton – bill

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Shiprah and Puah

Shiprah and Puah

May 18, 2025

GOD’S WORD:  The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, “When you are helping the Hebrew women during childbirth on the delivery stool, if you see that the baby is a boy, kill him; but if

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D’Arbell, Duran named top students Class of 2025

D’Arbell, Duran named top students Class of 2025

May 16, 2025

Longview High School’s Class of 2025 Valedictorian is Diego D’Arbell, and the Salutatorian is Jagar Duran. Diego D’Arbell, son of Yadira Bobadilla and Jesus D’Arbell, will major in Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. Diego maintained the top academic rank throughout high school in

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Tyler ISD Project SEARCH graduates take bold steps toward independence

Tyler ISD Project SEARCH graduates take bold steps toward independence

May 14, 2025

Success isn’t always defined by a score on a test. Programs like Project SEARCH show how we’re helping all students discover their potential and build meaningful futures. Dr. Marty Crawford – Tyler ISD Superintendent Tyler, TX – A journey of growth, determination, and

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Worship is not something we do; it is the way we live

Worship is not something we do; it is the way we live

May 11, 2025

It was Sunday morning and James said to his mother, “I don’t feel good.” Worried she asked, “Where don’t you feel good?” Quickly he replied, “When I’m in church.” One psalmist wrote, “How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul

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Longview Lobo makes big waves in the US Navy

Longview Lobo makes big waves in the US Navy

May 7, 2025

I want to take on the challenge of reaching every Sailor under my charge and let them know that it’s possible [to be a leader]; myself being an example… Lord knows, it hasn’t been easy for me. Yet, I am still having fun,

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Former Red Raider Elliott Davison signs NFL contract

Former Red Raider Elliott Davison signs NFL contract

May 6, 2025

Tyler, TX – Elliott Davison, a former Robert E. Lee High School (REL) football standout, signed an undrafted free agent (UDFA) contract following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. Davison, who played defensive back first at the University of The Incarnate Word

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Consider Jesus

Consider Jesus

May 4, 2025

By Pastor Chad Roberts There are two New Testament words that can transform your life. They are found in Hebrews 3:1, “Consider Jesus.” While there are fourteen different Greek words for consider in the Bible, this particular word is used eleven times. It

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Smith County Vocational Supervisor recognized for Years of Service

Smith County Vocational Supervisor recognized for Years of Service

May 1, 2025

Becoming the vocational instructor was a way to do construction and give back and teach the kids. David Peters – Vocational Supervisor, Smith County Juvenile Services David Peters was honored during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, April 29, for his 10 years of service

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Bail Reform: Sophie’s Story

Bail Reform: Sophie’s Story

Apr 30, 2025

Governor Abbott’s #1 priority is to keep Texans SAFE – that’s why he started this legislative session declaring bail reform one of his Emergency Items outlined in his State of the State Address. Texas must pass bail reform to put an end to

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