Longview FFA student named national champion, honors brother’s legacy through service project
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
Sam Schott named as top 30 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year award
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
SHUTDOWN FALLOUT: FOOD CRISIS LOOMS
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
Longview High School’s Big Green Marching Machine earns silver at UIL State Military Marching Championship
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
𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐒𝐃, 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
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
Bullard High School student named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program
Bullard, TX – Bullard High School senior Colin Scarborough has been recognized as a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor earned by just 34,000 students nationwide. Commended Students rank among the top 50,000 scorers who entered the 2026
BIG GREEN HITS 76 IN A ROW
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
Tyler Junior College to host Apache Smiles kids’ free dental clinic on Saturday, Nov. 8
Story by Elise Mullinix One major barrier to children receiving proper dental care comes down to coordinating school and work schedules for kids and their parents. The Tyler Junior College Dental Studies Department will host Apache Smiles, a free dental clinic for children
Floating into God’s arms
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “Surrender yourself to the Lord and wait patiently for him.” – Psalm 37:7 (GWT) It’s impossible. It’s over. It’s terminal. It’s incurable. It’s beyond repair. These are some of the things the world tells us when we are
Tyler ISD Honors 41-Year Legacy During School Lunch Week
Story by Jennifer Hines In celebration of National School Lunch Week, Tyler ISD is proud to honor Fran Grimm, food service employee at Tyler Legacy High School, who recently celebrated her 84th birthday and has started an incredible 41st year of service to
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