Why Me: The Spiritual Background
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “Instead, immense in mercy and with incredible love, He embraced us. He took our sin-dead lives and made us alive in Christ. He did all this on His own with no help from us! Then He picked us
Rep. Jay Dean To Seek Re-Election
Gregg, Harrison, and Marion Counties’ Texas State Legislator, Jay Dean, recently announced he will seek re-election in next year’s election. Texas just completed its once-every-two-year legislative session and is now looking forward to special sessions to complete the year’s work. In the recent
Opioid Settlement Secured: CVS To Pay Texas $300 Million
OAG secures $300 Million for Texas in opioid settlement with CVS and encourages local areas to sign on to receive funds. AUSTIN – The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reached a $5 billion multi-state settlement with CVS for the company’s role in
Can’t Get Enough
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 I look around lately and I see a world that just can’t get enough. It doesn’t matter what “what” it
Kevin Eltife Awarded
University of Texas System Board of Regents Chair Kevin P. Eltife has pulled down the 2023 W.T. “Doc” Ballard Award for Excellence in Public Health. Presented by the Northeast Texas Public Health District, this recognition goes to Eltife for numerous services, including his
Smith County Employee Works With Youth, Shares Adoption Story
By Casey Murphy Tim Fauss has a long history of helping children, from assisting his father in a children’s ministry, to working with at-risk youth at the Smith County Juvenile Services Department. That experience has helped him foster and adopt five young siblings.
Failing Is Not Fatal
By Dr. Michael Guido A struggling single mother worked as a secretary in a Dallas bank. Electric typewriters had just been introduced, but there was no automatic way to correct mistakes. Bette Nesmith became frustrated when she would have to retype an entire
City of Longview Slates July 4th Fireworks, Freedom Celebration
Featuring hot dog, barbecue, and ice cream eating contest. Enjoy a free concert on the live music stage featuring Marc Broussard at 8 p.m. and Ryan Matthew as the opening act at 6:30 p.m. Bring a chair and enjoy the free show from
Tyler ISD Raises Teacher Salaries Ahead of 2023-2024 School Year
Tyler, TX – Tyler Independent School District is increasing teacher pay across the board after approval by the Board of Trustees for the 2023-2024 school year. “We value our teachers and everything they do for the children of Tyler ISD,” Deputy Superintendent Ronald
Thoughts Along The Way: Refills
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you