City Of Longview Installs First Sensory Playground Equipment

City Of Longview Installs First Sensory Playground Equipment

Nov 4, 2023

The City of Longview’s Parks and Recreation department has unveiled its first set of sensory playground equipment at Rotary Park. Officially known as the “Temple Trolley,” the free-standing equipment is designed to provide sensory relief to those on the Autism spectrum and/or with

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Tips For Finding A Holiday Side Hustle

Tips For Finding A Holiday Side Hustle

Nov 3, 2023

A seasonal job is a great way to supplement your income, particularly in today’s economic environment. It’s important to remember, however, that if your personal information gets in the wrong hands, a scam-artist can do considerable damage, so be careful when sharing. By

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Smith County: Employee Recognitions

Smith County: Employee Recognitions

Nov 2, 2023

Jennifer Barfield – 20 Years of Service Jennifer Barfield was honored Tuesday, October 31, in Commissioners Court for her 20 years of service at the Smith County District Attorney’s Office. “She is our office manager; she makes our office work,” District Attorney Jacob

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Texas Senate Approves $1.5B More Border Wall Funding

Texas Senate Approves $1.5B More Border Wall Funding

Nov 1, 2023

By Richard Lee After approving more than $5 billion for state border security efforts in the regular session, the Senate added another $1.5 billion in Tuesday’s session, almost all of which is earmarked for building more miles of the permanent wall between Texas

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Alarming Rise Of Antisemitism

Alarming Rise Of Antisemitism

Oct 31, 2023

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Secretary Miguel Cardona meet with Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, and other senior Biden-Harris Administration officials today

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Homecoming: ETBU Tigers Celebrate Tradition And Community

Homecoming: ETBU Tigers Celebrate Tradition And Community

Oct 30, 2023

East Texas Baptist University recently celebrated Homecoming 2023, welcoming alumni and friends to their campus. “ETBU’s faculty and staff have been enjoying a week full of Homecoming festivities alongside our students, and it was a joy to welcome our alumni and friends of

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Mistakes Are Not Fatal

Mistakes Are Not Fatal

Oct 29, 2023

By Michael Guido The new bank president decided that he would meet individually with each employee to introduce himself. He wanted them to know that he was very interested in their work and how important they were to the success of the bank.

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Smith County Judge Neal Franklin Donates Parking Spot To Employees

Smith County Judge Neal Franklin Donates Parking Spot To Employees

Oct 28, 2023

On Monday, October 30, Smith County employees who park around the Annex Building in downtown Tyler will lose their parking spots during construction of the new parking garage. The Smith County Judge and Commissioners’ covered spaces will not be affected by the construction,

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Kilgore College Phi Theta Kappa To Host Trunk-Or-Treat

Kilgore College Phi Theta Kappa To Host Trunk-Or-Treat

Oct 27, 2023

The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Gamma Omicron chapter at Kilgore College invites the entire community for a night of enchantment at its Disney-themed Trunk-or-Treat event. “This magical evening promises to bring together the core values of scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship in a

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Mayor To Receive Distinguished Citizen Award From Boy Scouts

Mayor To Receive Distinguished Citizen Award From Boy Scouts

Oct 25, 2023

Longview Mayor Andy Mack will be recognized with the Distinguished Citizen Award from the East Texas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29. The Distinguished Citizen Good Turn Award Luncheon will be

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