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
Unity in action: City celebrates champions of change
Story by: JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI / Photos by: MICHAEL CAVAZOS PHOTOGRAPHY On a bright February mid-morning, the doors opened to a room filled not just with people, but with anticipation. The Unity Honors Luncheon, hosted by the City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee, had
Red Cross Giving Day: Support Families When Help Can’t Wait
ETR Staff Report “When emergencies happen, it’s the generosity of this community that allows the Red Cross to respond quickly with care and support.” Karen Holt, Executive Director, American Red Cross East Texas Chapter TYLER, Texas, March 23, 2026 — Red Cross Giving Day
City Grieves Loss of Employee
ETR Staff Report The City of Longview is deeply mourning the passing of a Longview Public Works employee, who died Monday, March 16, in a workplace accident. Buddy Powell was a member of our Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection crew. “We had already
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
SPRING BREAK IS HERE
Longview library slates activities for children and their families ETR Staff Report Spring Break week will run March 9 to March 14. The Longview library is offering spring break activities for students. You do not have to stay bored at home. Check out
Fifth Graders Surprise Classmate by Attending his Adoption Ceremony
ETR Staff Report When Alexander Kaine Johnson stepped into the 321st District Courtroom to be adopted on Friday, he was surprised to see about 45 fellow fifth graders from Bell Elementary School. Bell Principal Tamara Johnson and several teachers brought the group of
Dungeons & Dragons Universe-Ity – Teen Hangout
ETR Staff Report Teens ages 13-17. Dust off your swords/dice and come enjoy a session of Dungeons & Dragons here at the library! Led by one of our expert Teen Interns and youth services staff, we’ll help you get into the role-playing game
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
City to Host Tree-Mendous Adoption Meeting to Kick Off 5,000-Tree Initiative
ETR Staff Report The City of Longview invites residents to a community meeting to learn how they can help transform the local landscape through a major new reforestation effort. The Tree-Mendous Adoption Meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3,
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