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 overtime. But behind the comfort of holiday cooking lies a hidden danger—one […]
LaBreshia Howard had just celebrated her baby’s gender reveal two weeks earlier (a girl!) when she went in for her routine prenatal checkup six months into her pregnancy. That day in May of this year set off a series of events Howard never could have imagined, seeing that her first pregnancy had gone so smoothly […]
UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated grand opening Story and photos by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com In an exciting stride towards enhancing healthcare access, UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic and urgent care facility on Tyler’s West Loop. The ceremony featured a vibrant ribbon-cutting celebration, accompanied by a community open […]
Nurse-Family Partnership Supports Mothers and Toddlers Story by Elizabeth Wingfield The University of Texas at Tyler School of Health Professions held a graduation ceremony to celebrate 15 mothers and their toddlers completing the Nurse-Family Partnership program. The NFP program pairs nurses with first-time mothers to provide free, convenient in-home support. Visits occur approximately twice a […]
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 recent press conference, community leaders emphasized the urgent need for collective action […]
Sharon Gregory was honored during the Commissioners Court on Tuesday for 20 years of service to the Smith County Juvenile Services Department. Juvenile Services Director Ross Worley said he’s amazed at the job she does. She started in a part-time position more than 20 years ago and has worked her way up to executive assistant […]
