Texas Gov., First Lady Abbott Reflect On Hispanic Heritage Month

Texas Gov., First Lady Abbott Reflect On Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 17, 2023

AUSTIN: Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott have invited all Texans to celebrate the historic achievements of Hispanic Americans and their notable contributions to the state of Texas and the United States, as Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end. Governor

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Texas Senate Takes On School Vouchers, COVID Vacs, Border Security, Human Trafficking

Texas Senate Takes On School Vouchers, COVID Vacs, Border Security, Human Trafficking

Oct 12, 2023

Senate committees heard testimony Tuesday related to three of the four topics laid out for consideration in this session by the governor: school choice, border security, and vaccine mandates. The Senate Education Committee approved the Senate’s school choice proposal in the form of

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School Choice And Border Security Take Center Stage At Special Session

School Choice And Border Security Take Center Stage At Special Session

Oct 11, 2023

Controversial SCHOOL CHOICE and BORDER SECURITY take center stage as Texas 88th Legislature begins special session. The Texas 88th Legislature began its third special session Monday, with Governor Greg Abbott calling lawmakers back into Austin to consider the issue of legislation that will

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UT Tyler School of Medicine Receives $500,000 from Local Foundation

UT Tyler School of Medicine Receives $500,000 from Local Foundation

Jun 21, 2023

The Byers Family Foundation gave a $500,000 gift to The University of Texas (UT) at Tyler School of Medicine. The gift will be used to name a professorship in family medicine, which will significantly aid in the recruitment of nationally recognized faculty. “I

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Smith County Veteran Services Office and CampV Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Smith County Veteran Services Office and CampV Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Jun 12, 2023

The Smith County Veteran Services Office held a ribbon cutting ceremony at CampV Tuesday, June 6, to celebrate the opening of its relocated office there. “This was a vision before it became a reality,” Smith County Judge Neal Franklin said. “I’m thrilled that

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Texas Named Best State For Business For Record-Shattering 19 Years In A Row

Texas Named Best State For Business For Record-Shattering 19 Years In A Row

May 1, 2023

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine for a record-shattering 19th year in a row. “For the 19th year in a

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Officer Recognized as ETCOG First Responder of the Year

Officer Recognized as ETCOG First Responder of the Year

Apr 25, 2023

Congratulations to Officer Tyler Stroschein who was recently recognized as a Regional First Responder of the Year award recipient from the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG).  Longview Police department is elated and honored to see Officer Stroschein’s commitment and exceptional service to

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