Red Cross Mobilizes Ahead of Severe Winter Weather in East Texas

Red Cross Mobilizes Ahead of Severe Winter Weather in East Texas

Jan 21, 2026

ETR Staff Report TYLER, Texas, January 21, 2026 — American Red Cross East Texas Chapter volunteers are on standby this week due to the increased potential of extreme winter weather conditions in the area. Disaster teams have prepositioned canteen and shelter supplies. They are

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Tejano band GRUPO INTOCABLE donates $130k to CHRISTUS Children’s for vital hospital renovations

Tejano band GRUPO INTOCABLE donates $130k to CHRISTUS Children’s for vital hospital renovations

Dec 3, 2025

Story by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation has received a generous $130,000 donation from GRUPO INTOCABLE, the esteemed Grammy-winning Tejano and Norteño band, aimed at supporting vital renovations at CHRISTUS Children’s. This significant contribution will fund upgrades to family and staff areas on

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Longview ISD doesn’t wait for the future—It builds it

Longview ISD doesn’t wait for the future—It builds it

Nov 14, 2025

By Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR Longview Independent School District officially broke ground Thursday on three majorfacilities funded by the district’s 2024 bond program: All three projects will be located on the Longview High School campus. More than 100 community members, students, staff, and local dignitaries

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SHUTDOWN FALLOUT: FOOD CRISIS LOOMS

SHUTDOWN FALLOUT: FOOD CRISIS LOOMS

Oct 31, 2025

Mayor Kristin Ishihara calls for immediate community action, urges support Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR As the government shutdown continues to impact families across East Texas, local leaders and nonprofit organizations are sounding the alarm about a growing food crisis. During a

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UT Tyler unveils PA program

UT Tyler unveils PA program

Oct 14, 2025

Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com The recent UT Tyler announcement and ribbon cutting was a significant event marking the opening of a new building at the Longview campus and the official announcement of a new Physician Assistant (PA) program. The gathering brought together university

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Smith County Receives Round Up Day Award from the East Texas State Fair, Learns of its Economic Impact

Smith County Receives Round Up Day Award from the East Texas State Fair, Learns of its Economic Impact

Oct 8, 2025

Smith County received the first-ever Round Up Day Award from the East Texas State Fair and its Inaugural Rodeo. David Dial, co-chair of the East Texas State Fair’s Rodeo Committee, presented the Smith County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, October 7, with a custom

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Professor lands $1.2M to revolutionize PTSD treatment for Texas veterans

Professor lands $1.2M to revolutionize PTSD treatment for Texas veterans

Oct 8, 2025

Story by Hannah Buchanan TYLER, Texas (October 8, 2025) – Dr. Adam McGuire, associate professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler, received a $1.2 million merit award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help improve the lives of

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Smith County Warrants Solution Program Runs October 6-17

Smith County Warrants Solution Program Runs October 6-17

Oct 8, 2025

Smith County is holding its Warrants Solution Program, offering those with arrest warrants for outstanding court fines a chance to pay them before being arrested. “Each year, we hold a warrant roundup to allow people to pay their outstanding court fines and fees

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CHRISTUS Health awards more than $300,000 to Longview-area nonprofits

CHRISTUS Health awards more than $300,000 to Longview-area nonprofits

Oct 1, 2025

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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26Texas Public Schools Honored as Inaugural Lone Star Ribbon Schools

26Texas Public Schools Honored as Inaugural Lone Star Ribbon Schools

Sep 30, 2025

The previously named National Blue Ribbon Schools program has transitioned to Texas Leadership  The Texas Education Agency (TEA) congratulates the 26 Texas public schools named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools. Governor Greg Abbott announced the honorees today, recognizing their outstanding academic performance and efforts to close achievement gaps.  “These 26 schools represent the very best of Texas public

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