Positive Thinking
By Michael Guido One warm summer day a snail began climbing an apple tree. As he moved upward, he heard a voice calling, “There’s no reason for you to climb this tree. There are no apples up there.” Looking around he saw a
School Choice Fails Four Times
TSTA, AFT applauds House members who stood up for public schools with anti-voucher vote. Texas State Teachers Association President Ovidia Molina issued the following statement: TSTA applauds the House members, Democrats and Republicans, who stood up for their public schools today by voting
Tyler ISD Celebrates Community Excellence 2022-23
Tyler ISD Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford presented the Annual State of the District Address during the recent monthly Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center. Dr. Crawford discussed District achievements over the 2022 – 2023 school year and
KC Theatre To Present Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’
Kilgore College Theatre is proud to present Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery, “And Then There Were None,” November 30 to December 3 in Van Cliburn Auditorium on the Kilgore campus. The play is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, November. 30 to
ETBU Honors University Donors
East Texas Baptist University recently welcomed an assembly of ETBU retirees, Legacy of 1912 Society Members, and Endowed Scholarship Donors to the campus for the annual Legacy of 1912 Society Luncheon. “Celebrating the Legacy of 1912 Society and ETBU retirees during this luncheon is
First Lady Abbott Celebrates Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame
First Lady Cecilia Abbott recently delivered the keynote address celebrating the contributions and leadership of Texas women in the fields of athletics, public and community service, civic leadership, business, science, and education at the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony in
Texas Senate Completes 4th Called Session Agenda
By Richard Lee The Senate passed four bills this past Thursday that answered the call for legislation set out by Governor Greg Abbott this week. When the third special session ended without passage of a bill on school choice Tuesday, Abbott immediately called
Christian Stress
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things [security, peace, freedom from worry] will be given unto you as well.” – Matthew 6:33 (italics inserted by author) The world-famous psychologist Selye once said that
Bullard ISD Athletes Commit To Play Sport At Collegiate Level
Six Bullard ISD student-athletes committed to playing their sport at the collegiate level during a signing ceremony Wednesday morning at Bullard High School. Bullard Baseball celebrated four of its athletes who will continue their playing careers in college. Ben Coke (main image) will
Tyler Legacy High School Athletes Signing Day Ceremony
Tyler Legacy High School senior athletes signed letters of intent to play men’s golf (1), ladies golf (1), softball (2), ladies tennis (2), and baseball (1) at the collegiate level today. The signing ceremony took place in the gymnasium before the athletes’ families,