Pine Tree’s “The Pride” Marching Band Ranks Among Top 15 in Texas at UIL State
Story by Paula Jimenez LONGVIEW, TX — The Pine Tree High School Band, known as “The Pride,” celebrated a remarkable marching season with an outstanding performance at the UIL State Marching Championships, held at the AlamoDome in San Antonio. “It truly was a
Caldwell Arts Academy Celebrates Día de los Muertos in the Rose City
Downtown Tyler was transformed into a beautiful showcase of cultural heritage Story by Paula Jimenez Courtesy photos by Tyler Independent School District Tyler, TX – This year, Downtown Tyler transformed into a stunning exhibition of cultural heritage as Caldwell Arts Academy hosted its
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
Texas Bank and Trust: Where arts and community converge
Photography contest exhibition celebrates Texas beauty. Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Texas Bank and Trust is once again demonstrating its commitment to the arts and community engagement with its Texas-sized vibrant annual Photography Contest and Exhibition, currently on display at the Main
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
UT Tyler Highlights
Receiving this Grammy-affiliate nomination was something that I would have never thought possible, but it is truly a dream come true. Dr. Ricardo “Rico” Allen II – UT Tyler adjunct instructor of saxophone and jazz studies UT Tyler Adjunct Instructor Earns Grammy Nomination
Honoring Juneteenth
This holiday gives us the opportunity to confront the flaws of our past, honor the progress we have made, and resolve to continue our work for the future. Racial injustice has no place in our society and cannot be tolerated. Texas Senator John
City of Longview slates Juneteenth celebrations
ETR Staff Report The City of Longview will celebrate the annual Juneteenth holiday on June 15. This year’s celebrations will be held the weekend before Juneteenth on June 15 with these events: But wait there is more. Saturday June 15 events include the
Renovated ArtsView Shows New Look
By Joycelyne Fadojutimi MAIN PHOTO: ArtsView cuts ribbon, showcasing upgrades thanks to Leadership Longview Class 2024. Photo by Joycelyne Fadojutimi. When the need for a new executive director of ArtsView Children’s Theater arose in 2021 Nathaniel Olson reached out and snatched it. Creating
Crime And Conduct: To Kill A Mockingbird
By Matthew Mangino MAIN PHOTO: To kill a mockingbird: A scene from the play performed in the actual courthouse in Monroeville, Alabama. Photo credit: Carol M. Highsmith-Library of Congress. The Ethical Failings of Atticus Finch On Christmas day 1962, Universal Pictures released the
