Connected Nations – Cybersecurity & Digital Skills Workshop

Connected Nations – Cybersecurity & Digital Skills Workshop

Jan 5, 2026

Learn basic computer skills and/or brush up on your internet safety.  Date and Times: January 7 and 8. Morning workshop from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.Afternoon workshop from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Location: Longview Public Library – 222 W. Cotton St. Longview,

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Texas launches VetHUB, slashes old HUB rules

Texas launches VetHUB, slashes old HUB rules

Jan 2, 2026

New HUB Story by JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has announced that the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program has been overhauled under newly issued emergency rules and reintroduced as Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) — a program now dedicated

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CHRISTUS Health reaffirms commitment to patient safety, access to health care

CHRISTUS Health reaffirms commitment to patient safety, access to health care

Jan 2, 2026

ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – As 2025 ends, CHRISTUS Health is reaffirming its commitment to patient safety and access across all hospitals, clinics, and care settings, underscoring its responsibility to the patients, families, and communities who rely on its care every day.

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Smith County announced Colten Parsell as the new Supervisor for Animal Control

Smith County announced Colten Parsell as the new Supervisor for Animal Control

Dec 31, 2025

ETR staff report Colten Parsell has been named the new Smith County Animal Control Supervisor. “I wanted this role because animal control is a direct service to the community. It should be about helping people, protecting our animals and supporting the officers who

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$1.4 BILLION BOOST

$1.4 BILLION BOOST

Dec 30, 2025

How Texas is rebuilding health care in rural communities ETR Staff Report For years, small towns across Texas have faced a familiar struggle: hospitals stretched thin, doctors hard to recruit, and families driving miles for basic care. This week, that story took a

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Unique holiday traditions across the globe

Unique holiday traditions across the globe

Dec 29, 2025

The holiday season is a special time of year. Regardless of which holiday people celebrate in December, billions of people across the globe embrace opportunities to be a little more festive and spend more time with family and friends in the final month

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GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT

GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT

Dec 27, 2025

A Christmas Message By Glenn Miller What is the message we should send to loved ones at Christmas? Perhaps we should take our cue from the message God was sending to us in sending His son Jesus. That the savior of the world

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Fun books to read to children this holiday season

Fun books to read to children this holiday season

Dec 27, 2025

ETR staff The holiday season is a special time of year for people of all ages, but children might be the most enthusiastic celebrants come December. Children spend much of the holiday season anticipating thearrival of the man in the red suit, and

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UT Health Tyler Recognized for Excellence with Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation

UT Health Tyler Recognized for Excellence with Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation

Dec 27, 2025

Tyler, Texas — The American College of Cardiology has recognized UT Health Tyler for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care. UT Health Tyler was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation based on rigorous

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Column. BBB Tips for Holiday Returns and Exchanges

Column. BBB Tips for Holiday Returns and Exchanges

Dec 26, 2025

With so many shoppers making returns, it’s important to remember that stores set their own rules when it comes to refunds and exchanges. Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented. While most retailers

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