SHUTDOWN FALLOUT: FOOD CRISIS LOOMS
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
Smith County Employee Recognitions
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
City Enhances Community Response with New POST Officers and Mental Health Resources
The Longview City Council approved two major initiatives during their Thursday, Oct. 23, City Council Meeting designed to enhance community care and strengthen the city’s first response to residents in need. The approvals include accepting a grant to fund two new police officers
Cornyn: Longview to Receive $250K to Hire Police Officers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that the City of Longview was awarded a federal grant of $250,000 through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which
East Texas State Fair Rodeo nominated for PRCA’s top five medium rodeo
East Texas State Fair Rodeo nominee for top five in the nation Big news, East Texas! The East Texas State Fair celebrated its first annual opening weekend in September 2025 and is named as a top-five nominee for best medium rodeo in the
Tyler Junior College to host Apache Smiles kids’ free dental clinic on Saturday, Nov. 8
Story by Elise Mullinix One major barrier to children receiving proper dental care comes down to coordinating school and work schedules for kids and their parents. The Tyler Junior College Dental Studies Department will host Apache Smiles, a free dental clinic for children
CHRISTUS awards community grants
Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com Jamie Brogan, Vice President for Mission Integration at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd, welcomed six community partners who received grants totaling over $300,000 from the CHRISTUS fund. The grants supports initiatives in mental health, food insecurity, and education, benefiting
Mandatory Water Restrictions Remain in Effect for all Tyler Water Utilities Customers
Status Update: Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant Repairs continue at the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant after multiple critical equipment failures and flooding in the filter pipe gallery last week. While those repairs are underway, the Golden Road Water Treatment Plant continues to
City announces new recycling collection schedule
The City of Longview is updating its sanitation collection schedule to help reduce contamination of recycling loads, increase efficiency, and expand the types of materials that can be recycled. The changes will go into effect on Monday, November 3, 2025. The new program
MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS
Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant Temporarily Offline Tyler Water Utilities crews are repairing damage at the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant after flooding caused several critical equipment failures. Until repairs are complete, all of Tyler’s water is being supplied by the Golden Road
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