Tyler ISD Campuses Wrap-Up Black History Month Celebrations
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Throughout February, Tyler ISD campuses have hosted meaningful events to honor the legacy, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. Among the highlights was a vibrant program at Jones Elementary School that celebrated Jazz culture through the perspective
The beauty of quiet kindness: Ordinary acts, extraordinary impact
By Godswill Ogbonnaya We often think of heroism as grand gestures or headline-making deeds, yet the trues form of greatness lies in simple acts of kindness done with love. From the Good Samaritan to everyday heroes in our communities, ordinary people remind us
HURRIED CHILD SYNDROME
When busy becomes too much: The story of overbooked kids BY JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI It’s 6:45 p.m. on a Tuesday, and the Johnson family minivan pulls into the driveway. Inside are two exhausted kids, one with a cello case and the other clutching a
Tyler Legacy’s Weeks Picks up 300th Career Victory
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Tyler Legacy High School Head Softball Coach Samantha Weeks scored her 300th career victory last week, defeating Big Sandy with a score of 15-1. Weeks is in her second season at Tyler Legacy, joining the program from
CTC Carpentry Program Lays Foundation for Construction Careers
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Students in the Carpentry program at the Tyler ISD Career & Technology Center (CTC) are gaining hands-on experience while working toward the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification, a nationally recognized credential that validates
Tyler Legacy Honors Anna Perez During ‘Anna’s Joy Week’ Ceremony
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD’s Tyler Legacy High School community recently came together for the Anna’s Joy Week Ceremony, a heartfelt tribute honoring the life and legacy of beloved student Anna Perez, who passed away in 2024. Throughout the week,
Early Voting Begins Tuesday in Smith County
ETR Staff Report Smith County residents can begin casting their ballots Tuesday during two weeks of early voting for the March 3, 2026, Primary Elections. From February 17-27, Smith County residents can cast their ballots at any of the five early voting locations,
Heart Month: CHRISTUS Health highlights importance of cardiac rehabilitation
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,
Tyler ISD Celebrates Black History Month with Districtwide Events
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with a variety of events, programs, and learning opportunities across district campuses. Schools will honor the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans through guest speakers, student performances,
1,571 TJC students make the Fall 2025 Deans’ and President’s lists
TJC announces Fall 2025 Deans’ and President’s lists Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,571 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their outstanding academic achievements during the Fall 2025 semester. The president’s list consists of 562 students who completed 12 or
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