A TEXAS-SIZED INVESTMENT

A TEXAS-SIZED INVESTMENT

Nov 17, 2025

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

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Tyler ISD Superintendent Teams Up with Local Education Leaders to Discuss “Next is Now”

Tyler ISD Superintendent Teams Up with Local Education Leaders to Discuss “Next is Now”

Nov 14, 2025

Story by Paula Jimenez Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD Superintendent Discusses Future Initiatives at State of Education Luncheon Tyler, TX – Dr. Marty Crawford, Superintendent of Tyler ISD, participated in a panel with East Texas education leaders at the 2025 Tyler Area Chamber

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UT Health East Texas Unveils State-of-the-Art Clinic and Urgent Care Facility in West Tyler

UT Health East Texas Unveils State-of-the-Art Clinic and Urgent Care Facility in West Tyler

Nov 13, 2025

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.

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ETCOG Honored with 2025 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations

ETCOG Honored with 2025 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations

Nov 10, 2025

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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UT Tyler School of Health Professions Celebrates NFP Program Graduates

UT Tyler School of Health Professions Celebrates NFP Program Graduates

Nov 7, 2025

Nurse-Family Partnership Supports Mothers and Toddlers Story by Elizabeth Wingfield The University of Texas at Tyler School of Health Professions held a graduation ceremony to celebrate 15 mothers and their toddlers completing the Nurse-Family Partnership program. The NFP program pairs nurses with first-time

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Longview FFA student named national champion, honors brother’s legacy through service project

Longview FFA student named national champion, honors brother’s legacy through service project

Nov 5, 2025

Longview, TX – Maggie Mayes, Longview High School alumna, made Longview FFA history as the chapter’s first-ever National Champion and fourth National Finalist, as well as the first student to be a two-time National Finalist. A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson taped to

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Sam Schott named as top 30 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year award

Sam Schott named as top 30 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year award

Nov 4, 2025

The University of Texas at Tyler is proud to announce that Patriot softball alumnus Sam Schott has been named one of the top 30 finalist for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Woman of the Year award. Schott, a Longview native, was selected

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SHUTDOWN FALLOUT: FOOD CRISIS LOOMS

SHUTDOWN FALLOUT: FOOD CRISIS LOOMS

Oct 31, 2025

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

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Mayor James Wansley Takes Office as Vice President of Texas Association of Regional Councils Board

Mayor James Wansley Takes Office as Vice President of Texas Association of Regional Councils Board

Oct 30, 2025

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.”

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Smith County Employee Recognitions

Smith County Employee Recognitions

Oct 29, 2025

Sharon Gregory was honored during the Commissioners Court on Tuesday for 20 years of service to the Smith County Juvenile Services Department. Juvenile Services Director Ross Worley said he’s amazed at the job she does. She started in a part-time position more than

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