47 YEARS. ONE LEGACY
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
LARHONDA HAMILTON
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
Boots, Bags, Bingo
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
TEAM EAST TEXAS RISES
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
Smith County Fire Marshal receives donation from Tyler fire family
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
April 2026 Women Today – Cori Ann Moore
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
DAN DROEGE
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
Longview Regional Medical Center delivers $590M impact
By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Longview Regional Medical Center reported a significant year of service and economic impact in 2025, delivering care through more than 276,000 patient encounters while contributing over $590 million to the East Texas region, according to its latest Community Benefit Report.
City invites volunteers for “LoveLongview” Day of Serving
ETR Staff Report The City of Longview and Keep Longview Beautiful are inviting volunteers to the Love Longview – Day of Serving on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Starting at 8 a.m., this year’s efforts will focus primarily on the Project 365 designated neighborhood – the
CHRISTUS Health opens new emergency care center in Mount Pleasant
ETR Staff Report (MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health celebrated the opening of its new emergency care center in Mount Pleasant with a ribbon cutting and blessing on Monday. Located at 130 Tankersley Road, the 36,000-square-foot facility features both an emergency department and
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