Texas College Announces New President
Texas College Announces Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs as Its 24th President ETR Staff Report Texas College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs as its next President, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead the institution
SENIOR PASTOR ERICK BOWENS
Installed for impact: A new chapter for Bethel Temple Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi They say some men chase platforms. Others build them. Erick D. Bowens has always been the builder. Long before the lights, the ceremony, the proclamations, and the applause, there was a man with
Tyler ISD Senior Earns Full-Ride Scholarship to Harvard University
Catie Espiricueta has been awarded the prestigious QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship ETR Staff Report “I applied through QuestBridge because it is designed to connect low-income, high-achieving students to top schools that might otherwise feel out of reach because of cost or circumstances.”
Smith County announced Colten Parsell as the new Supervisor for Animal Control
ETR staff report Colten Parsell has been named the new Smith County Animal Control Supervisor. “I wanted this role because animal control is a direct service to the community. It should be about helping people, protecting our animals and supporting the officers who
ETCOG Honored with 2025 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations
East Texas Council of Governments receives a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award ETCOG has received a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its efforts in building Veteran-Friendly Communities in East Texas. The Veteran-Friendly Community Designation Program launched
Longview FFA student named national champion, honors brother’s legacy through service project
Longview, TX – Maggie Mayes, Longview High School alumna, made Longview FFA history as the chapter’s first-ever National Champion and fourth National Finalist, as well as the first student to be a two-time National Finalist. A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson taped to
ETBU celebrates homecoming
Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com East Texas Baptist University recently celebrated Homecoming 2025 by welcoming alumni and friends to on-campus festivities. Throughout the week, the University held a variety of events that engaged students in faith and friendship, including pumpkin painting, Conversations with the
Tyler ISD Honors 41-Year Legacy During School Lunch Week
Story by Jennifer Hines In celebration of National School Lunch Week, Tyler ISD is proud to honor Fran Grimm, food service employee at Tyler Legacy High School, who recently celebrated her 84th birthday and has started an incredible 41st year of service to
CHRISTUS awards community grants
Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com Jamie Brogan, Vice President for Mission Integration at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd, welcomed six community partners who received grants totaling over $300,000 from the CHRISTUS fund. The grants supports initiatives in mental health, food insecurity, and education, benefiting
CHRISTUS Health awards more than $300,000 to Longview-area nonprofits
Six nonprofit organizations in East Texas received grants totaling more than $300,000 on Tuesday for programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of their communities. The recipient organizations from the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System region are: Each of the recipients who
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