Longview ISD distributes more than $3.17 million in incentive pay to teachers and staff

Longview ISD distributes more than $3.17 million in incentive pay to teachers and staff

Dec 22, 2025

Longview, TX – As the Christmas break begins, Longview Independent School District delivered an early gift to its classrooms Friday, Dec. 19, distributing more than $3.17 million in performance-based incentive pay to teachers and staff. The payments, issued on Friday, December 19, through

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Gospel Spotlight

Gospel Spotlight

Dec 21, 2025

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

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Tyler ISD Hosts Inaugural Spanish Spelling Bee

Tyler ISD Hosts Inaugural Spanish Spelling Bee

Dec 19, 2025

Several finalists advanced to the district finals By Jennifer Hines Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD hosted its inaugural Spanish Spelling Bee, bringing together students from across the district to showcase their proficiency in the Spanish language. The event is part of the district’s

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Longview native serves with U.S. Navy amphibious command

Longview native serves with U.S. Navy amphibious command

Dec 18, 2025

Petty Officer 1st Class Renwick Coby, a native of Longview, Texas By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sylvie Carafiol, Navy Office of Community Outreach VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Petty Officer 1st Class Renwick Coby, a native of Longview, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy

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Nvidia CEO’s consuming anxiety: Solutions?

Nvidia CEO’s consuming anxiety: Solutions?

Dec 16, 2025

By Rusty Wright Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang leads the world’s most valuable company, worth $5 trillion. He recentlyadmitted that anxiety, fear, and overwork consume him. Can leaders like him – or anyone – besuccessful without drowning in emotional turmoil? Near bankruptcy frightened Huang,

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Santa Express Brings Holiday Joy to Boshears Center Students

Santa Express Brings Holiday Joy to Boshears Center Students

Dec 15, 2025

By Jennifer Hines Tyler, TX – The Wayne D. Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs enjoyed its annual Santa Express, continuing a beloved holiday tradition that has brought joy to students for more than 20 years. Originally started by Carrier over two decades ago,

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Tyler ISD 8th Graders Explore High School Programs at CTC

Tyler ISD 8th Graders Explore High School Programs at CTC

Dec 11, 2025

By Jennifer Hines Tyler, TX – This week, Tyler ISD’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) department hosted an exciting 8th Grade Exploration event at the Career & Technology Center (CTC). Students from Birdwell, Moore, Caldwell, Boulter, Hubbard, and Three Lakes middle schools had

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A brief history of Christmas tree 

A brief history of Christmas tree 

Dec 10, 2025

Towering evergreen trees adorned in lights and other trinkets are a focal point of the holiday season. Christmas trees are placed in prominent locations in homes, typically in front of a large picture window or in the corners of large entryways. These awe-inspiring

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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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Kilgore Street Sidewalk Project Completed: $923,000 Revitalization Enhances Downtown Accessibility and Aesthetics

Kilgore Street Sidewalk Project Completed: $923,000 Revitalization Enhances Downtown Accessibility and Aesthetics

Dec 5, 2025

City manager, Rachel Rowe, shares city updates The City of Kilgore, Texas, has officially completed the Kilgore Street sidewalk project, funded in part through a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for downtown revitalization. Total construction costs were $782,830.38, with approximately $140,000 in

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