CTE Opportunity Fair Connects Students to Future Careers

CTE Opportunity Fair Connects Students to Future Careers

Apr 10, 2026

ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD’s Career & Technology Center was buzzing with energy today as approximately 2,000 Career and Technical Education (CTE) juniors and seniors connected with more than 100 businesses and organizations during the district’s annual CTE Opportunity Fair.

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Blooms and Butterflies take flight  

Blooms and Butterflies take flight  

Apr 9, 2026

Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi  The morning sun stretched gently across Zonta Club of Longview’s favorite corner of town, The GREEN. It was the day of Blooms and Butterflies, and already the air hummed with anticipation.  Tables brimmed with vibrant plants, glowing petals and

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ARABELLA OF LONGVIEW 

ARABELLA OF LONGVIEW 

Mar 31, 2026

Bringing community and businesses together for an unforgettable night of elegance and engagement Story by: JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI / Photos by: MICHAEL CAVAZOS PHOTOGRAPHY On a recent cool windy evening in Longview Chamber of Commerce’s bustling calendar, something special unfolded at Arabella of Longview.  The doors opened to Business After Hours—but

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Academic Leadership Profile: Ms. Judy Carpenter 

Academic Leadership Profile: Ms. Judy Carpenter 

Mar 26, 2026

Story by: JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI Ms. Judy Carpenter brings 17 years of educational experience to her work at Bramlette STEAM Academy, having served as a Teacher, Instructional Coach, Reading Specialist, and Administrator. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, combining strategic leadership

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1,571 TJC students make the Fall 2025 Deans’ and President’s lists

1,571 TJC students make the Fall 2025 Deans’ and President’s lists

Feb 6, 2026

TJC announces Fall 2025 Deans’ and President’s lists Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,571 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their outstanding academic achievements during the Fall 2025 semester. The president’s list consists of 562 students who completed 12 or

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Former NFL Player Convicted for $197M Medicare Fraud

Former NFL Player Convicted for $197M Medicare Fraud

Feb 4, 2026

A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida convicted the owner of a marketing company, and former NFL player, for his role in a yearslong scheme to bill Medicare and the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs

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City to Host Tree-Mendous Adoption Meeting to Kick Off 5,000-Tree Initiative

City to Host Tree-Mendous Adoption Meeting to Kick Off 5,000-Tree Initiative

Jan 28, 2026

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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East Texas School Closure for Wednesday, January 27, 2026

East Texas School Closure for Wednesday, January 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

ETR Staff Report Beckville ISD Closed Wednesday School Big Sandy ISD – Upshur County Closed Wednesday School Brownsboro ISD Closed Wednesday School Bullard ISD Closed Wednesday School Canton ISD Closed Wednesday School Carlisle ISD Closed Wednesday School Carthage ISD Closed Wednesday School Cross

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CHRISTUS Health launches oncology clinic in Longview

CHRISTUS Health launches oncology clinic in Longview

Jan 13, 2026

ETR Staff Report (LONGVIEW, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health has opened its first oncology clinic in Longview, a key step forward in the continued growth of the health system’s comprehensive cancer program. Located adjacent to the family medicine clinic inside CHRISTUS NorthPark, 323 E.

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5 Ways to Protect Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season

5 Ways to Protect Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season

Dec 23, 2025

By Dr. Jasmine Douglas The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for those managing addiction, it can also be the most stressful. The pressure of family, increased social events, and a general

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