Longview ISD to name new CTE facility in honor of former principal

Longview ISD to name new CTE facility in honor of former principal

Apr 8, 2026

ETR Staff Report Longview, TX – The Longview ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a naming recommendation for the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) expansion at Longview High School, following a community-driven selection process. Final determination on the facility’s exact formal

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Rebecca Lanham: Leading with purpose, data, and heart  

Rebecca Lanham: Leading with purpose, data, and heart  

Mar 27, 2026

Story by JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI Rebecca Lanham holds an AAS in Industrial Safety, a BAAS in Human Resources and Technology, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, and a Superintendent Certification. Her professional journey reflects a steady commitment to growth, service, and leadership in public education.  Originally recruited into

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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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EAST TEXAS PRECISON MEDICINE OPENS

EAST TEXAS PRECISON MEDICINE OPENS

Jan 7, 2026

Beauty. Technology. Medical Care Reimagined  Story by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi When the ribbon was cut in Longview, Texas, it didn’t just open a new building—it signaled a new era of care. East Texas Precision Medicine, (ETPM) and Ageless Medical Spa arrived with intention, blending modern beauty, advanced technology, and deep personal service into one state-of-the-art practice.  This is not

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Longview ISD distributes more than $3.17 million in incentive pay to teachers and staff

Longview ISD distributes more than $3.17 million in incentive pay to teachers and staff

Dec 22, 2025

Longview, TX – As the Christmas break begins, Longview Independent School District delivered an early gift to its classrooms Friday, Dec. 19, distributing more than $3.17 million in performance-based incentive pay to teachers and staff. The payments, issued on Friday, December 19, through

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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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Longview FFA student named national champion, honors brother’s legacy through service project

Longview FFA student named national champion, honors brother’s legacy through service project

Nov 5, 2025

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

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Longview High School’s Big Green Marching Machine earns silver at UIL State Military Marching Championship

Longview High School’s Big Green Marching Machine earns silver at UIL State Military Marching Championship

Oct 30, 2025

Longview, TX – The Longview High School band, known as the Big Green Marching Machine, earned second place at the University Interscholastic League State Military Marching Band Championship at McLane Stadium in Waco. The silver medal marks the band’s fourth consecutive trip to

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𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐒𝐃, 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐒𝐃, 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Oct 28, 2025

Longview, TX – In a milestone day for education in East Texas, Longview ISD, Kilgore College, and The University of Texas at Tyler formally signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) creating new college pathways for Longview students. The agreement was followed by two

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BIG GREEN HITS 76 IN A ROW

BIG GREEN HITS 76 IN A ROW

Oct 21, 2025

Longview’s Lobo Band marches into history – AGAIN! The legendary Big Green Marching Machine of Longview High School has done it again — earning a Division I (Superior) rating at the UIL Region 21 Marching Contest, marking an astounding 76th consecutive year of

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