School Choice, Water, Teacher Pay Raises make Governor’s emergency list
Texas is the most powerful economy in America. Texas is number one for the most new jobs, Texas has been number one for economic development for more than a decade. Texas is the number one best state to start a business… Texas is
Orphan Spirit
GOD’S WORD: “In love, He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance to His pleasure and will – to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the One he loves.” –
Finance Committee begins Budget Hearings
By Richard Lee/ Special to East Texas Review The Senate Finance Committee on Monday began the first in what will be weeks’ worth of hearings on the budget for the 2026-2027 biennium. Chair and Houston Senator Joan Huffman unveiled the base proposal last
Smith County Grabs National Recognition
(Chicago, Illinois) – Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that Smith County, Texas, received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff
The Breaker Anointing
By Glenn Miller I’ve been hearing on several occasions lately people mentioning a “breaker anointing”. I wasn’t familiar with the term, so my beautiful wife led me to an understanding of the term and its application. The concept of a breaker anointing is
Tyler ISD Foundation awards $100K to fuel innovative teaching
It’s exciting and mutually rewarding to fund these grants that aim to achieve a transformative impact by engaging students with new or extraordinary learning experiences. Suzette Farr – Tyler ISD Foundation Executive Director The Tyler ISD Foundation Group with a check that will
Tyler Legacy Senior earns spot in prestigious Texas all-state choir
She is among the top 224 high school singers from 5A or 6A schools in the state… without exaggeration, the most elite high school choir in the nation. Dr. Beth VanOrden – Choir Director Tyler Legacy Senior Vera Banta – Tyler ISD Courtesy
Bottom Line Thinking
By Pastor Chad Roberts What is the ultimate outcome of your faith? In business, we call it the bottom line. Colossians 1:28 is a meaningful verse to me because Paul gets down to the bottom line of Christianity. He writes, “Him we proclaim,
Bethesda Health Clinic Receives $15,000 Grant
This grant will significantly enhance our ability to serve our patients and improve heart health outcomes in our community. We look forward to using this equipment to provide even better care to those who need it most. Dr. John English – CEO, Bethesda
89th Texas Legislative session begins with rosy economic outlook
I told everybody it was unprecedented, it was historical… yet here we are with another very large, record carry-over balance. Glenn Hegar – Texas Comptroller Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivers biannual revenue estimate. Photo credit: Comptroller.Texas.Gov. By Richard Lee Legislators will once again have