Commissioner Miller Joins Texans in Mourning Chuck Norris

Commissioner Miller Joins Texans in Mourning Chuck Norris

Mar 20, 2026

ETR Staff Report The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: “Texas lost a true legend today. My friend Chuck Norris wasn’t just a movie star or a martial artist, he was the embodiment of grit, discipline, and Texas toughness. He represented

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Voices of Veterans: Sergeant M.C. Clark Shares His Story of Service in the United States Army During WWII

Voices of Veterans: Sergeant M.C. Clark Shares His Story of Service in the United States Army During WWII

Mar 13, 2026

ETR Staff Report AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Sergeant

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Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act

Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act

Jan 7, 2026

Legislation Would Make Illegal Aliens Who Drive Drunk Aggravated Felons & Subject to Stiff Criminal Penalties for Illegally Reentering the U.S. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Bill

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Longview Regional Medical Center Receives ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI

Longview Regional Medical Center Receives ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI

Dec 22, 2025

LRMC provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms LONGVIEW, TX (December 22, 2025) — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Longview Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Longview Regional Medical

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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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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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