Tyler ISD Inducts former Lion Kendall Hunter into Athletic Hall of Fame
The Tyler ISD Athletic Department is proud to announce its second inductee into the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. Kendall Hunter was recognized during halftime of the Tyler High vs. Marshall football game on August 29 at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose
STAAR IS OUT
Senate Greenlights Overhaul of Texas School Testing ETR Staff Report Three shorter exams to replace STAAR by 2027, reshaping instruction and reducing student stress A New Era for Texas ClassroomsIn a landmark vote Wednesday night, the Texas Senate approved sweeping changes to the
UT Tyler Recognized for Veterans Education Excellence
The University of Texas at Tyler received the Texas Veterans Commission Silver Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award for its commitment to ensuring the academic success of veterans and the military-connected community. “This recognition reflects our success in providing robust support services and also
UT Tyler Names Barbara Haas New Provost
“My goal is to support our faculty with an emphasis on teaching excellence so that we continue to deliver an exceptional educational experience for our students.” Dr. Barbara Haas, Provost at The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Kasey Philpott is retiring this week after three decades of service to the Smith County Adult Probation Department. She was honored for her service during the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, August 26. “First and foremost, I want to say how grateful I am
Governor Abbott Signs Anti-Human Trafficking Bills Into Law At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2306 and Senate Bill 1212 into law at the Governor’s Mansion, imposing the toughest penalties on human traffickers and ensuring offenders who target children and vulnerable Texans stay behind bars. “I thank all the survivors of human trafficking for stepping up
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Tyler celebration
New robotic technology offers fresh hope in the fight against lung cancer. ETR staff report In a major milestone for early lung cancer detection, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler has completed its 500th successful procedure using the Intuitive Ion Robotic Bronchoscope. With
TEXAS SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Panel hears from families of terrible flood victims By Richard Lee/ Special to ETR Families of the 25 young girls and two counselors who died in the July 4th floods at Camp Mystic in Kerr County spoke in favor of reforms to camp
Longview Regional Medical Center names Patrick Swindle as Chief Executive Officer
LRMC announces new Chief Executive Officer LONGVIEW, Texas (August 18, 2025) Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC) today announced Patrick Swindle as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 30, 2025. An accomplished healthcare executive and native East Texan, Swindle has a wealth of
Tyler ISD Gears Up for 35 Years of Fighting Hunger
TYLER, TEXAS-Tyler High and Tyler Legacy are coming together again this year before their big football rivalry to raise funds and food to support the East Texas Food Bank’s BackPack program as part of the 35th Annual Pantry Raid. The East Texas Food
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