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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Tyler ISD Honors 41-Year Legacy During School Lunch Week

Tyler ISD Honors 41-Year Legacy During School Lunch Week

Oct 17, 2025

Story by Jennifer Hines In celebration of National School Lunch Week, Tyler ISD is proud to honor Fran Grimm, food service employee at Tyler Legacy High School, who recently celebrated her 84th birthday and has started an incredible 41st year of service to

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Mandatory Water Restrictions Remain in Effect for all Tyler Water Utilities Customers

Mandatory Water Restrictions Remain in Effect for all Tyler Water Utilities Customers

Oct 13, 2025

Status Update: Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant Repairs continue at the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant after multiple critical equipment failures and flooding in the filter pipe gallery last week. While those repairs are underway, the Golden Road Water Treatment Plant continues to

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The Women’s Center of East Texas Hosts 3rd Annual “Too Close To Home” Conference on October 14

The Women’s Center of East Texas Hosts 3rd Annual “Too Close To Home” Conference on October 14

Oct 9, 2025

Longview, TX – The Women’s Center of East Texas is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Too Close To Home: Uniting Against Violence conference, scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Maude Cobb Convention Center. This free

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$23M FACILITY, $1.46M SAVED — THAT’S GOOD BUSINESS

$23M FACILITY, $1.46M SAVED — THAT’S GOOD BUSINESS

Oct 8, 2025

Gregg County unveils new Downtown Parking Facility with office complex Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/infinitieplusmag.com After years of planning and construction, Gregg County has officially opened its new downtown Parking Facility and Office Complex—a project County Judge Bill Stoudt calls one of

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DUST KICKED UP, HISTORY MADE

DUST KICKED UP, HISTORY MADE

Oct 3, 2025

East Texas State Fair's first PRO- sanction rodeo's ribbon cutting

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School is back and so is the sickness: CHRISTUS Health offers tips for back-to-school illnesses

School is back and so is the sickness: CHRISTUS Health offers tips for back-to-school illnesses

Sep 13, 2025

(EAST TEXAS) – As the school year settles into full swing, many classrooms are abuzz with sniffles, coughs, and rising sick days. Catherine Giordano, a pediatric nurse practitioner with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Tyler, said the rise in illnesses among school-aged children is

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Smith County Employee Recognitions

Smith County Employee Recognitions

Aug 27, 2025

Kasey Philpott is retiring this week after three decades of service to the Smith County Adult Probation Department. She was honored for her service during the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, August 26. “First and foremost, I want to say how grateful I am

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Tyler celebration

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Tyler celebration

Aug 25, 2025

New robotic technology offers fresh hope in the fight against lung cancer. ETR staff report In a major milestone for early lung cancer detection, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler has completed its 500th successful procedure using the Intuitive Ion Robotic Bronchoscope. With

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Longview ISD releases completed designs for new Multi-Purpose, CTE facilities

Longview ISD releases completed designs for new Multi-Purpose, CTE facilities

Aug 18, 2025

Construction expected to begin this fall Longview, TX – Longview ISD is off to the races with more of its 2024 Bond projects, announcing the completion of 100% construction drawings for both the district’s new Multi-Purpose Indoor Facility and Career and Technical Education

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