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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A Safer Thanksgiving

A Safer Thanksgiving

Nov 26, 2025

Red Cross shares tips to prevent holiday cooking fires By Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR As Thanksgiving approaches, the scent of roasting turkeys, simmering casseroles, and warm pies begins to drift across East Texas. Families gather in busy kitchens, children peek over counters, and ovens work

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Government impostor scams: What you need to know

Government impostor scams: What you need to know

Oct 10, 2025

By Mechelle Agbanyi Mills These government impostor scams aim to scare people into sending money or revealing sensitive data. Scammers impersonate well-known agencies and use fear tactics to press victims to take action. In an era where digital communication makes it easier than

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