Smith County announced Colten Parsell as the new Supervisor for Animal Control

Smith County announced Colten Parsell as the new Supervisor for Animal Control

Dec 31, 2025

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

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Sam Schott named as top 30 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year award

Sam Schott named as top 30 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year award

Nov 4, 2025

The University of Texas at Tyler is proud to announce that Patriot softball alumnus Sam Schott has been named one of the top 30 finalist for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Woman of the Year award. Schott, a Longview native, was selected

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The 4 steps of a Christian adventure

The 4 steps of a Christian adventure

Oct 5, 2025

By Glenn Miller A Sunday school facilitator suggested that John 3:16 is the best way to share the message of Jesus, as it captures His purpose and call. This led me to consider: after sharing this verse, what comes next? Based on my

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Tyler Legacy Students Kick Off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy with Book Giveaway

Tyler Legacy Students Kick Off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy with Book Giveaway

Sep 25, 2025

Students are stepping into leadership Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler Legacy High School students are stepping into leadership through the kickoff of the 2025–2026 Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, one of the nation’s largest high school leadership programs. This year, 55 Legacy students joined peers

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CHRISTUS Health celebrates communitypartners for their impact on Northeast Texas

CHRISTUS Health celebrates communitypartners for their impact on Northeast Texas

Sep 4, 2025

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System recognized eight organizations from Northeast Texas CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System recognized eight organizations from Northeast Texas as part of the annual community benefit breakfast last week. The “Community Partner in Mission” award is tied to

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