Three Lakes Student Finalist in Statewide “I Am Texas” Contest
Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler ISD is proud to announce that Viviana Llamas, a student at Three Lakes Middle School, has been named a finalist in the 2025 I Am Texas Writing and Art Contest hosted by The Bryan Museum in Galveston. Viviana’s
Tyler Legacy Students Kick Off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy with Book Giveaway
Students are stepping into leadership Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler Legacy High School students are stepping into leadership through the kickoff of the 2025–2026 Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, one of the nation’s largest high school leadership programs. This year, 55 Legacy students joined peers
Tyler High School’s Dawn Stewart Records 400th Career Victory
Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler High School Volleyball Head Coach Dawn Stewart notched her 400th career victory with a 3-1 victory over Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, September 23. “I feel nothing but gratitude, coaching against a former player (Mount Pleasant), having a former
Smith County Commissioners Court Honors First Responders With Community Hero Awards
Story by Casey Murphy A Lindale Police sergeant and a dispatcher were honored with Community Hero Awards during Smith County Commissioners Court for their life-saving efforts that saved a 2-year-old girl from choking. On September 7, 2025, Kimberly Smith answered the 9-1-1 call
CHRISTUS Health spreads awareness for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month in September
CHRISTUS Health encourages the community to take proactive steps for their heart health. Story by Paula Jimenez Courtesy photos by CHRISTUS Health In observance of National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month this September, CHRISTUS Health is dedicated to raising awareness about this serious
TYLER RESIDENT CLAIMS $2MILLION POWERBALL® PRIZE
AUSTIN, TX — A Tyler resident claimed a Powerball® prize worth $2 million for the drawing on Sept. 6. The second-tier prize-winning ticket was purchased at Super Food Mart 60, located at 2431 ESE. Loop 323, in Tyler. The claimant elected to remain
The beauty of quiet kindness: Ordinary acts, extraordinary impact
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
Longview High School named to Mahomes 15 with adidas; Gladiator uniforms, player store unveiled
Patrick Mahomes and adidas today announced the Mahomes 15, an elite group of 15 high school football programs nationwide chosen to wear the Super Bowl MVP’s new Gladiator logo. Longview High School is one of only two Texas schools selected for the honor,
