Tyler Legacy Senior Earns 2026 Texas All-State Choir Honor

Tyler Legacy Senior Earns 2026 Texas All-State Choir Honor

Jan 27, 2026

ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Vera Banta, a senior and four-year member of the Tyler Legacy High School Good Vibrations Choir, has qualified to rehearse and perform with the 2026 Texas All-State Mixed Choir. Vera will perform on Saturday, February 14, 2026,

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Honoring the Leaders Behind Tyler ISD’s Success for Board Recognition Month

Honoring the Leaders Behind Tyler ISD’s Success for Board Recognition Month

Jan 26, 2026

ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – January marks School Board Recognition Month, and Tyler ISD proudly honors its Board of Trustees for their steadfast commitment to students, staff, and schools across the district. This year’s theme, Our Future is Public, highlights the vital

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City Preparing for Approaching Winter Storm

City Preparing for Approaching Winter Storm

Jan 23, 2026

ETR Staff Report The City of Longview is continuing to monitor this weekend’s incoming weather and has the following updates regarding City services and events: Note: Sanitation and recycling currently plan to operate on regular schedule, but will monitor road conditions and will

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CHRISTUS Health launches drug take back programs

CHRISTUS Health launches drug take back programs

Jan 22, 2026

ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – Unused and out-of-date prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can now be safely disposed of at CHRISTUS Health locations in East Texas, thanks to a new drug take-back program. Located at the emergency centers at CHRISTUS Health in

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Red Cross Mobilizes Ahead of Severe Winter Weather in East Texas

Red Cross Mobilizes Ahead of Severe Winter Weather in East Texas

Jan 21, 2026

ETR Staff Report TYLER, Texas, January 21, 2026 — American Red Cross East Texas Chapter volunteers are on standby this week due to the increased potential of extreme winter weather conditions in the area. Disaster teams have prepositioned canteen and shelter supplies. They are

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CHRISTUS Health Tyler becomes first in country to use portable MRI on pediatric patient

CHRISTUS Health Tyler becomes first in country to use portable MRI on pediatric patient

Jan 20, 2026

ETR Staff Report (TYLER, Texas) – In a groundbreaking step for pediatric and neonatal care, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital is the first in the country to use the latest version of portable MRI on a pediatric patient in the neonatal intensive care unit

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IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IGNITES

IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IGNITES

Jan 18, 2026

Texas goes all-in, opens war-chest, funds Sheriffs By Joycelyne Fadojutimi In a Fort Worth courtroom buzzing with law enforcement leaders, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock delivered a clear message: Texas is putting muscle behind the badge. Standing alongside Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn

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New Millionaire in Longview

New Millionaire in Longview

Jan 9, 2026

A Longview resident claimed a Powerball® prize worth $2 million for the drawing on Jan. 3.The second-tier prize winning ticket was purchased at Mr. Kwik, located at 2000 S. High St., inLongview. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. The winning Quick Pick ticket

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Connected Nations – Cybersecurity & Digital Skills Workshop

Connected Nations – Cybersecurity & Digital Skills Workshop

Jan 5, 2026

Learn basic computer skills and/or brush up on your internet safety.  Date and Times: January 7 and 8. Morning workshop from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.Afternoon workshop from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Location: Longview Public Library – 222 W. Cotton St. Longview,

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Texas launches VetHUB, slashes old HUB rules

Texas launches VetHUB, slashes old HUB rules

Jan 2, 2026

New HUB Story by JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has announced that the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program has been overhauled under newly issued emergency rules and reintroduced as Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) — a program now dedicated

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