Cornyn: Longview to Receive $250K to Hire Police Officers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that the City of Longview was awarded a federal grant of $250,000 through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which
Tyler ISD Expands Welding Program to Meet Growing Student Demand
Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler, TX – When a Tyler ISD senior picks up a welding torch, they’re not just practicing a skill—they’re preparing for a career in one of Texas’ most in-demand industries. For many, that torch leads to a job offer
East Texas State Fair Rodeo nominated for PRCA’s top five medium rodeo
East Texas State Fair Rodeo nominee for top five in the nation Big news, East Texas! The East Texas State Fair celebrated its first annual opening weekend in September 2025 and is named as a top-five nominee for best medium rodeo in the
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
Bailey ES celebrates Literacy and Global Learning
Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimiwww.easttexasreview.com Bailey Elementary School recently hosted its annual Literacy Night, transforming the campus into an engaging hub of educational exploration. Designed to ignite students’ curiosity and strengthen academic skills, the event focused on literacy, global awareness, and critical
Mandatory Water Restrictions Remain in Effect for all Tyler Water Utilities Customers
Status Update: Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant Repairs continue at the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant after multiple critical equipment failures and flooding in the filter pipe gallery last week. While those repairs are underway, the Golden Road Water Treatment Plant continues to
City announces new recycling collection schedule
The City of Longview is updating its sanitation collection schedule to help reduce contamination of recycling loads, increase efficiency, and expand the types of materials that can be recycled. The changes will go into effect on Monday, November 3, 2025. The new program
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