Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Local enterprise leaders gathered early morning to cultivate business-to-business relationships at the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce’s monthly “Morning Brew” networking event. Kilgore College hosted the breakfast session at its commercial printing press facility, Ranger Print. Kilgore College President Staci Martin opened the event by welcoming the attending business community […]
ETR Staff Report VeraBank announced that it has received delegated authority by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to approve, process, and service SBA-guaranteed loans. This designation, known as the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP), recognizes a select group of lenders with proven expertise and a strong track record in SBA lending. The PLP recognition […]
ETR Staff Report LONGVIEW, TEXAS– (August 11, 2026) — Longview Regional Medical Center has named Rob Terry Jr., MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, effective Aug. 17, 2026. In his new role, Terry will oversee nursing operations throughout the hospital, lead clinical quality and patient safety initiatives, and support Longview Regional Medical Center’s […]
Trophies gather dust, but the human soul remembers the battle Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi, Photos by Michael Cavazos THE MAN IN THE ARENA: A GATHERING OF EAST TEXAS GIANTS The room fell pin-drop silent as the community anchored itself for the upcoming season. Hosted by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, the 20th Annual East […]
Vol. 19. No. 7 EDITOR’S NOTE – Welcome to August, where the heat is on, and the back-to-school countdown has officially begun! We are kicking off the new month with a jam-packed issue you won’t want to put down. Grab a cold drink. Cover Story: Longview ISD Legendary Coach King: Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi, Photos by […]
Story by: PAULA JIMENEZ In the tranquil glow of an East Texas sunset, owners of Kiepersol, “The Sisters of the Vine,” Marnelle Durrett and Velmay Power often find themselves overlooking the land that has shaped their lives. Witnessing the warmth of family and friends bonding and the ever-growing web of community connections at their establishment […]
