Honoring the Leaders Behind Tyler ISD’s Success for Board Recognition Month

Honoring the Leaders Behind Tyler ISD’s Success for Board Recognition Month

Jan 26, 2026

ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – January marks School Board Recognition Month, and Tyler ISD proudly honors its Board of Trustees for their steadfast commitment to students, staff, and schools across the district. This year’s theme, Our Future is Public, highlights the vital

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Tyler ISD Foundation Awards 22 Grants to Inspire Classroom Innovation

Tyler ISD Foundation Awards 22 Grants to Inspire Classroom Innovation

Jan 24, 2026

By Jennifer Hines Tyler, TX – Cheers, music, and school spirit filled the halls as the Tyler ISD Foundation Grant Patrol surprised educators across 17 Tyler ISD campuses, announcing the 2025–2026 Grants for Great Ideas recipients. Even with rainy, cold weather outside, Foundation

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Red Cross Mobilizes Ahead of Severe Winter Weather in East Texas

Red Cross Mobilizes Ahead of Severe Winter Weather in East Texas

Jan 21, 2026

ETR Staff Report TYLER, Texas, January 21, 2026 — American Red Cross East Texas Chapter volunteers are on standby this week due to the increased potential of extreme winter weather conditions in the area. Disaster teams have prepositioned canteen and shelter supplies. They are

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Texas launches VetHUB, slashes old HUB rules

Texas launches VetHUB, slashes old HUB rules

Jan 2, 2026

New HUB Story by JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has announced that the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program has been overhauled under newly issued emergency rules and reintroduced as Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) — a program now dedicated

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CHRISTUS Health reaffirms commitment to patient safety, access to health care

CHRISTUS Health reaffirms commitment to patient safety, access to health care

Jan 2, 2026

ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – As 2025 ends, CHRISTUS Health is reaffirming its commitment to patient safety and access across all hospitals, clinics, and care settings, underscoring its responsibility to the patients, families, and communities who rely on its care every day.

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Smith County announced Colten Parsell as the new Supervisor for Animal Control

Smith County announced Colten Parsell as the new Supervisor for Animal Control

Dec 31, 2025

ETR staff report Colten Parsell has been named the new Smith County Animal Control Supervisor. “I wanted this role because animal control is a direct service to the community. It should be about helping people, protecting our animals and supporting the officers who

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Kid-friendly holiday traditions

Kid-friendly holiday traditions

Dec 24, 2025

ETR staff Tradition is a big part of the holiday season. Families lean into tradition each December, and perhaps no people participate in holiday customs with more enthusiasm than children. Whether it’s decorating the family Christmas tree or baking cookies for Santa on

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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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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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