Texas College Announces New President

Texas College Announces New President

Apr 3, 2026

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

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 Kilgore College announces president finalists

 Kilgore College announces president finalists

Mar 18, 2026

ETR Staff Report “The Kilgore College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have selected two finalists for the president of Kilgore College,” said Josh Edmonson, KC Board president. “We would like to thank the entire college community for your continued interest and support in the process to identify our

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Hattaway to fill KC unexpired term

Hattaway to fill KC unexpired term

Mar 18, 2026

ETR Staff Report Jennifer Hattaway has been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Lon Ford on the Kilgore College Board of Trustees. Hattaway was sworn in during the board’s special meeting on March 16. She will represent the Central Zone (KISD), Unit

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SFA Appoints Dr. Chad Thomas as Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

SFA Appoints Dr. Chad Thomas as Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

Feb 26, 2026

Story by Paula Jimenez NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Chad Thomas as the institution’s new associate vice president and dean of students, effective April 30. This strategic addition to SFA’s leadership marks a new

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SFA reports strong spring 2026 enrollment growth

SFA reports strong spring 2026 enrollment growth

Feb 11, 2026

ETR Staff Report “This spring enrollment growth is a clear signal that students see the value of an SFA education.” Dr. Neal Weaver, president Stephen F. Austin NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University reported significant gains in spring 2026 enrollment, marking its

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CHRISTUS Health opens new emergency care center in Mount Pleasant

CHRISTUS Health opens new emergency care center in Mount Pleasant

Feb 10, 2026

ETR Staff Report (MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health celebrated the opening of its new emergency care center in Mount Pleasant with a ribbon cutting and blessing on Monday. Located at 130 Tankersley Road, the 36,000-square-foot facility features both an emergency department and

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CHRISTUS Health launches drug take back programs

CHRISTUS Health launches drug take back programs

Jan 22, 2026

ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – Unused and out-of-date prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can now be safely disposed of at CHRISTUS Health locations in East Texas, thanks to a new drug take-back program. Located at the emergency centers at CHRISTUS Health in

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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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CHRISTUS Health Tyler becomes first in country to use portable MRI on pediatric patient

CHRISTUS Health Tyler becomes first in country to use portable MRI on pediatric patient

Jan 20, 2026

ETR Staff Report (TYLER, Texas) – In a groundbreaking step for pediatric and neonatal care, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital is the first in the country to use the latest version of portable MRI on a pediatric patient in the neonatal intensive care unit

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New Millionaire in Longview

New Millionaire in Longview

Jan 9, 2026

A Longview resident claimed a Powerball® prize worth $2 million for the drawing on Jan. 3.The second-tier prize winning ticket was purchased at Mr. Kwik, located at 2000 S. High St., inLongview. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. The winning Quick Pick ticket

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