Kilgore Street Sidewalk Project Completed: $923,000 Revitalization Enhances Downtown Accessibility and Aesthetics
City manager, Rachel Rowe, shares city updates The City of Kilgore, Texas, has officially completed the Kilgore Street sidewalk project, funded in part through a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for downtown revitalization. Total construction costs were $782,830.38, with approximately $140,000 in
Christmas Parade Postponed
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Longview Christmas Parade will be postponed to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 9. It is never an easy decision to postpone an event like a parade, which involves so many people. Unfortunately, the current weather forecast for
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
City of Tyler to Launch Redesigned Utility Bills for Enhanced Clarity in Early 2026
By Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com Ever glance at your City of Tyler utility bill and wonder what exactly “SW Automated Res” meant? If so, you’re not alone. Many residents shared similar confusion regarding the utility bill’s complex terminology, prompting city officials to reassess the bill’s
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
Holiday season: How to avoid an online shopping scams
By BCP Staff Does it feel like the holidays come around faster and faster every year? If you’re looking to save time by avoiding the crowds and doing some holiday shopping online, know that scammers camp out online all year long. So if
HUB pause meets a closed door
Acting Texas Comptroller delays meeting with business leaders ETR Staff Report Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has yet to commit to meeting with business leaders regarding his recent decision to halt new certifications under the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program, according to
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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
UT Health East Texas Unveils State-of-the-Art Clinic and Urgent Care Facility in West Tyler
UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated grand opening Story and photos by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com In an exciting stride towards enhancing healthcare access, UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic and urgent care facility on Tyler’s West Loop.
ETCOG Honored with 2025 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations
East Texas Council of Governments receives a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award ETCOG has received a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its efforts in building Veteran-Friendly Communities in East Texas. The Veteran-Friendly Community Designation Program launched
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