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
CHRISTUS Health recognizes Breastfeeding Awareness Month and benefits of breastfeeding
(TYLER, Texas) – In recognition of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, CHRISTUS Health is urging awareness of the wide-ranging benefits of breastfeeding, both for infants and mothers, highlighting its vital role in supporting both development and maternal health. Breast milk is uniquely tailored to meet
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 ISD submits final drawings for new CTE Facility
Longview Independent School District is moving full speed ahead on expanding opportunities for students Longview, TX – Longview ISD is moving full speed ahead on expanding opportunities for students through its Career & Technical Education (CTE) program. The district has officially submitted 100%
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The University of Texas at Tyler received a $971,195 grant TYLER, Texas (August 19, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler received a $971,195 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support research led by Dr. Andrey Komissarov, School of Medicine
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
Longview ISD releases completed designs for new Multi-Purpose, CTE facilities
Construction expected to begin this fall Longview, TX – Longview ISD is off to the races with more of its 2024 Bond projects, announcing the completion of 100% construction drawings for both the district’s new Multi-Purpose Indoor Facility and Career and Technical Education
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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