Texas College Announces New President

Texas College Announces New President

Apr 3, 2026

Texas College Announces Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs as Its 24th President  ETR Staff Report Texas College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs as its next President, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead the institution

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Foster Middle School excels at Region VII Model UN competition 

Foster Middle School excels at Region VII Model UN competition 

Mar 13, 2026

Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Foster Middle School students demonstrated the power of preparation, collaboration, and global awareness at the recent Region VII Model United Nations competition held at Stephen F. Austin State University.  Representing five countries and competing against schools from across the region, Foster brought 29 delegates

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SFA Appoints Dr. Chad Thomas as Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

SFA Appoints Dr. Chad Thomas as Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

Feb 26, 2026

Story by Paula Jimenez NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Chad Thomas as the institution’s new associate vice president and dean of students, effective April 30. This strategic addition to SFA’s leadership marks a new

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Tyler ISD Senior Earns Full-Ride Scholarship to Harvard University

Tyler ISD Senior Earns Full-Ride Scholarship to Harvard University

Jan 14, 2026

Catie Espiricueta has been awarded the prestigious QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship ETR Staff Report “I applied through QuestBridge because it is designed to connect low-income, high-achieving students to top schools that might otherwise feel out of reach because of cost or circumstances.”

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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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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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ETCOG Honored with 2025 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations

ETCOG Honored with 2025 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations

Nov 10, 2025

East Texas Council of Governments receives a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award ETCOG has received a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its efforts in building Veteran-Friendly Communities in East Texas. The Veteran-Friendly Community Designation Program launched

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UT Tyler Names Barbara Haas New Provost

UT Tyler Names Barbara Haas New Provost

Aug 28, 2025

“My goal is to support our faculty with an emphasis on teaching excellence so that we continue to deliver an exceptional educational experience for our students.” Dr. Barbara Haas, Provost at The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler

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