NOT A QUICK FIX

NOT A QUICK FIX

Mar 15, 2026

By Guido Ministries Hannah sat quietly in a coffee shop watching the steam rising from her untouched latte. She’d just lost mother and felt alone and hopeless. She looked at her friend, hoping for a word of comfort. Instead, her friend told her

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Voices of Veterans: Sergeant M.C. Clark Shares His Story of Service in the United States Army During WWII

Voices of Veterans: Sergeant M.C. Clark Shares His Story of Service in the United States Army During WWII

Mar 13, 2026

ETR Staff Report AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Sergeant

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Foster Middle School excels at Region VII Model UN competition 

Foster Middle School excels at Region VII Model UN competition 

Mar 13, 2026

Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Foster Middle School students demonstrated the power of preparation, collaboration, and global awareness at the recent Region VII Model United Nations competition held at Stephen F. Austin State University.  Representing five countries and competing against schools from across the region, Foster brought 29 delegates

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SENIOR PASTOR ERICK BOWENS 

SENIOR PASTOR ERICK BOWENS 

Mar 11, 2026

Installed for impact: A new chapter for Bethel Temple  Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi  They say some men chase platforms. Others build them.  Erick D. Bowens has always been the builder.  Long before the lights, the ceremony, the proclamations, and the applause, there was a man with

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Tyler Legacy’s Chris Woodard Nets 500th Career Victory

Tyler Legacy’s Chris Woodard Nets 500th Career Victory

Mar 10, 2026

ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Tyler Legacy High School Girls Soccer Head Coach Chris Woodard recorded his 500th career victory on Monday with a 3-1 victory versus Royse City at Red Raider Field in front of his athletes, family, and alumni. “I’m really

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SPRING BREAK IS HERE

SPRING BREAK IS HERE

Mar 9, 2026

Longview library slates activities for children and their families ETR Staff Report Spring Break week will run March 9 to March 14. The Longview library is offering spring break activities for students. You do not have to stay bored at home. Check out

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CTC Health Science Students Train for Real-World Careers

CTC Health Science Students Train for Real-World Careers

Mar 5, 2026

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

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Tyler ISD CTC Marks 10 Years of Impact and Innovation

Tyler ISD CTC Marks 10 Years of Impact and Innovation

Mar 2, 2026

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

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Tyler ISD Campuses Wrap-Up Black History Month Celebrations

Tyler ISD Campuses Wrap-Up Black History Month Celebrations

Mar 2, 2026

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

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The beauty of quiet kindness: Ordinary acts, extraordinary impact

The beauty of quiet kindness: Ordinary acts, extraordinary impact

Feb 27, 2026

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

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