CHRISTUS Health announces new emergency room opening in Longview

CHRISTUS Health announces new emergency room opening in Longview

May 28, 2026

ETR Staff Report (LONGVIEW, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health announced today that a new, full-service emergency room will open August 5, bringing expanded access to fast, effective emergency care for Longview and the surrounding East Texas region. Located at 2101 West Loop 281, the

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Smith County Employee Recognitions

Smith County Employee Recognitions

May 26, 2026

ETR Staff Report Blake Sanderson was honored during Commissioners Court Tuesday for 10 years of service to Smith County. Sanderson started out as a detention officer in the jail, working for the Sheriff’s Office in 2016. In 2019, he became a maintenance mechanic

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TEXAS INSURANCE TIPS What to know about insurance and your roof

TEXAS INSURANCE TIPS What to know about insurance and your roof

May 22, 2026

ETR Staff Report If bad weather damages your home’s roof, your homeowners insurance can help. It’s important to know how much coverage you have. When buying or renewing your insurance, ask your company or agent these questions: Is my roof info correct? Ask

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47 YEARS. ONE LEGACY 

47 YEARS. ONE LEGACY 

May 11, 2026

Built on trust. Driven by community  Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi  The Spring Hill State Bank lobby was full that late afternoon. Not just with people, but with memories.  At the front stood President and Bank Director of Spring Hill State Bank Wallace E. Rhymes III, a

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LARHONDA HAMILTON

LARHONDA HAMILTON

May 8, 2026

Qᴜɪᴇᴛ ʜᴇʀᴏɪɴᴇ: ʀᴇᴅᴇꜰɪɴɪɴɢ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪᴛ ᴍᴇᴀɴꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴏ ɪᴛ ᴀʟʟ Story by PAULA JIMENEZ As May celebrates National Military Appreciation Month, we are honored to highlight the journey of East Texas native and United States Army veteran, LaRhonda Hamilton. With immense pride, LaRhonda reflects on her twenty years, four

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Boots, Bags, Bingo

Boots, Bags, Bingo

May 7, 2026

Where Fun Meets a Fierce Purpose  An unforgettable night rallying East Texas to stand up, speak out, and show up for every child.  Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi  The room filled with boots, bright bags, and something deeper than a fundraiser,  resolute purpose.  Rebecca Thomas had helped guide

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TEAM EAST TEXAS RISES 

TEAM EAST TEXAS RISES 

Apr 8, 2026

From Caddo Lake to underground aquifers, every drop counts  Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com  At the recent state of the region, the honorable Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt without much ado dived into the water treatise.  He reiterated the utmost importance of water  and its future. In East

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Smith County Fire Marshal receives donation from Tyler fire family 

Smith County Fire Marshal receives donation from Tyler fire family 

Apr 4, 2026

ETR Staff Report The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office received a new Firepup costume to help engage and educate children about fire safety. And we’d like to give a huge thank you to Prosperity Bank and the Kim Hawkins family for making it

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April 2026 Women Today – Cori Ann Moore

April 2026 Women Today – Cori Ann Moore

Apr 1, 2026

infinitieplus Magazine Resilience in Action: The Inspiring Rise of Cori Ann Moore  Story by: PAULA JIMENEZ infinitieplus Magazine April 2026 Women Today In the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, Cori Ann Moore was born in 1982 into a world of uncertainty. Her childhood ultimately

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DAN DROEGE 

DAN DROEGE 

Apr 1, 2026

A Life in Banking: The Story of Service, Integrity, and Community  Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi  Some careers feel like work. Others feel like a calling. For one East Texas banker, Dan Droege, the past 42 years have been less about clocking in and more about building relationships, helping dreams take shape, and

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