LRMC 100TH VTE
Cardiology team marks major milestone in advanced clot-removal care ETR staff report The Cardiology Team at Longview Regional Medical Center is celebrating a major achievement: the completion of its 100th venous thromboembolism (VTE) procedure. The milestone was reached by Interventional Cardiologists Dr. Ranjan
Tejano band GRUPO INTOCABLE donates $130k to CHRISTUS Children’s for vital hospital renovations
Story by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation has received a generous $130,000 donation from GRUPO INTOCABLE, the esteemed Grammy-winning Tejano and Norteño band, aimed at supporting vital renovations at CHRISTUS Children’s. This significant contribution will fund upgrades to family and staff areas on
Paxton cracks down on Shein
Launches investigation into fast-fashion retailer Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into global fast-fashion company Shein US Services LLC and its related entities over concerns about unethical labor practices and potentially unsafe products being sold to consumers. Paxton said his
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Only EDC earning recognition in East Texas Story by Paula Jimenez [Washington, DC] – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has announced that the Tyler Economic Development Council has been reaccredited as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). This recognition places them among
A TEXAS-SIZED INVESTMENT
Google announces $40B investment in the Lone StarState, Gov. Abbott highlights economic impact ETR Staff Report Texas recently received major economic news as Governor Greg Abbott and Google CEO Sundar Pichai jointly announced a $40 billion investment in Texas—Google’s largest investment in any
Longview ISD doesn’t wait for the future—It builds it
By Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR Longview Independent School District officially broke ground Thursday on three majorfacilities funded by the district’s 2024 bond program: All three projects will be located on the Longview High School campus. More than 100 community members, students, staff, and local dignitaries
SHUTDOWN FALLOUT: FOOD CRISIS LOOMS
Mayor Kristin Ishihara calls for immediate community action, urges support Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR As the government shutdown continues to impact families across East Texas, local leaders and nonprofit organizations are sounding the alarm about a growing food crisis. During a
Mayor James Wansley Takes Office as Vice President of Texas Association of Regional Councils Board
Story by Paula Jimenez Courtesy photos by the East Texas Council of Governments “I look forward to learning more about successful processes and programs from other Councils of Governments and how they might help ETCOG fill service and funding gaps in our region.”
East Texas State Fair Rodeo nominated for PRCA’s top five medium rodeo
East Texas State Fair Rodeo nominee for top five in the nation Big news, East Texas! The East Texas State Fair celebrated its first annual opening weekend in September 2025 and is named as a top-five nominee for best medium rodeo in the
BIG GREEN HITS 76 IN A ROW
Longview’s Lobo Band marches into history – AGAIN! The legendary Big Green Marching Machine of Longview High School has done it again — earning a Division I (Superior) rating at the UIL Region 21 Marching Contest, marking an astounding 76th consecutive year of
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