CHRISTUS Health announces new emergency room opening in Longview

CHRISTUS Health announces new emergency room opening in Longview

May 28, 2026

ETR Staff Report (LONGVIEW, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health announced today that a new, full-service emergency room will open August 5, bringing expanded access to fast, effective emergency care for Longview and the surrounding East Texas region. Located at 2101 West Loop 281, the

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Tyler ISD TOP Teacher Honorees Awarded $4.4 Million

Tyler ISD TOP Teacher Honorees Awarded $4.4 Million

May 27, 2026

ETR Staff Report This week, 361 Tyler ISD teachers were surprised with the prestigious TOP (Tyler Optimal Performance) Teacher designation, resulting in $4,365,127 in additional compensation from the state. The designation is part of Tyler ISD’s Approved Local Designation System under the state’s

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Everyone Needs Love

Everyone Needs Love

May 22, 2026

By Guido Ministries Several years ago, stray kittens appeared in our garden. They were so cute that we immediately fell in love with them. Each morning when we would leave our home, the kittens would walk in front of us, stop and lay

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TEXAS INSURANCE TIPS What to know about insurance and your roof

TEXAS INSURANCE TIPS What to know about insurance and your roof

May 22, 2026

ETR Staff Report If bad weather damages your home’s roof, your homeowners insurance can help. It’s important to know how much coverage you have. When buying or renewing your insurance, ask your company or agent these questions: Is my roof info correct? Ask

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Dr. Elisabeth Ploran named inaugural dean of Stephen F. Austin’s College of Health Professions

Dr. Elisabeth Ploran named inaugural dean of Stephen F. Austin’s College of Health Professions

May 20, 2026

ETR Staff Report Following a nationwide search, Stephen F. Austin State University has appointed Dr. Elisabeth Ploran as the inaugural dean of the College of Health Professions. Ploran will begin her tenure in July, coinciding with the launch of the new college.  

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Longview High School band selected to perform in 2028 London New Year’s Day Parade

Longview High School band selected to perform in 2028 London New Year’s Day Parade

May 19, 2026

The Lobo Band is set to perform at the 2028 London New Year’s Day Parade, with a $1.5 million fundraiser launched to support student travel. ETR Staff Report Big Green Marching Machine, Viewettes, and Majorettes will represent East Texas on an international stage;

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Longview High School celebrates 541 graduates in packed Lobo Stadium ceremony

Longview High School celebrates 541 graduates in packed Lobo Stadium ceremony

May 18, 2026

ETR Staff Report Longview, TX – The cheers started before the first graduate even crossed the stage. By Friday evening, Lobo Stadium was packed with families holding signs, balloons, flowers and gifts as Longview High School celebrated the Class of 2026. Horns sounded

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HE LOVES ME 

HE LOVES ME 

May 15, 2026

By Guido Ministries  One day Charlie Brown and Lucy were strolling along when she stopped and picked a daisy and began to pluck the petals one by one, saying, “He loves me, he loves me not. He loves me, he loves me not.”

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OFFICE WORK CAN LEAD TO CANCER 

OFFICE WORK CAN LEAD TO CANCER 

May 15, 2026

ip Staff Report Though office work might not be the first profession individuals think of in relation to elevating one’s cancer risk, sitting at a desk for most of the day can increase a person’s risk for cancer. According to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, sitting

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Tyler ISD Honors Top Academic Leaders of the Class of 2026

Tyler ISD Honors Top Academic Leaders of the Class of 2026

May 14, 2026

ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – From future nurses and engineers to aspiring pilots, researchers, and psychologists, Tyler ISD’s Class of 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians are preparing to make their mark on the world. These six students have distinguished themselves through exceptional academic

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