CHRISTUS Health Tyler becomes first in country to use portable MRI on pediatric patient
ETR Staff Report (TYLER, Texas) – In a groundbreaking step for pediatric and neonatal care, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital is the first in the country to use the latest version of portable MRI on a pediatric patient in the neonatal intensive care unit
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act
Legislation Would Make Illegal Aliens Who Drive Drunk Aggravated Felons & Subject to Stiff Criminal Penalties for Illegally Reentering the U.S. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Bill
$1.4 BILLION BOOST
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
Humana Announces Insurance Leadership Transition
George Renaudin, Insurance Segment President and member of Humana’s Enterprise Leadership Team, announces retirement LOUISVILLE, Ky. — December 16, 2025 — Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that George Renaudin, Insurance Segment President and member of Humana’s Enterprise Leadership Team, will retire by Q3
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
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