Heart Month: CHRISTUS Health highlights importance of cardiac rehabilitation

Heart Month: CHRISTUS Health highlights importance of cardiac rehabilitation

Feb 12, 2026

ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – During Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, celebrated annually during the second full week of February, CHRISTUS Health is shining a spotlight on one of the most underutilized yet life-saving treatments for heart disease: cardiac rehabilitation. In the United States,

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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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IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IGNITES

IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IGNITES

Jan 18, 2026

Texas goes all-in, opens war-chest, funds Sheriffs By Joycelyne Fadojutimi In a Fort Worth courtroom buzzing with law enforcement leaders, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock delivered a clear message: Texas is putting muscle behind the badge. Standing alongside Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn

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East Texas football student Selected for Navy All-American Bowl

East Texas football student Selected for Navy All-American Bowl

Jan 8, 2026

Tyler High School junior Cadarius McMiller goes live Saturday Story by Paula Jimenez Tyler, TX – Tyler High School junior Cadarius McMiller has earned a spot in the prestigious Navy All American Bowl, joining more than 100 of the nation’s top high school

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UT Health Tyler Recognized for Excellence with Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation

UT Health Tyler Recognized for Excellence with Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation

Dec 27, 2025

Tyler, Texas — The American College of Cardiology has recognized UT Health Tyler for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care. UT Health Tyler was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation based on rigorous

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TJC Academy of Dance Recognizes its First 2025 Inaugural Dance Endowment Recipient

TJC Academy of Dance Recognizes its First 2025 Inaugural Dance Endowment Recipient

Dec 6, 2025

Story by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com The anticipation had finally culminated in a night of magic. Following a popular performance of The Nutcracker, the spotlight shifted to Camila Bravo, who was revealed as the first inaugural recipient of the 2025 TJC Academy of Dance Endowment

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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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Government impostor scams: What you need to know

Government impostor scams: What you need to know

Oct 10, 2025

By Mechelle Agbanyi Mills These government impostor scams aim to scare people into sending money or revealing sensitive data. Scammers impersonate well-known agencies and use fear tactics to press victims to take action. In an era where digital communication makes it easier than

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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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