The Longview City Council approved two major initiatives during their Thursday, Oct. 23, City Council Meeting designed to enhance community care and strengthen the city’s first response to residents in need. The approvals include accepting a grant to fund two new police officers specializing in outreach and a partnership to embed mental health professionals with […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that the City of Longview was awarded a federal grant of $250,000 through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which provides resources to hire law enforcement personnel and prevent crime: “Texans deserve […]
East Texas State Fair Rodeo nominee for top five in the nation Big news, East Texas! The East Texas State Fair celebrated its first annual opening weekend in September 2025 and is named as a top-five nominee for best medium rodeo in the nation. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is set to honor rodeo […]
Story by Elise Mullinix One major barrier to children receiving proper dental care comes down to coordinating school and work schedules for kids and their parents. The Tyler Junior College Dental Studies Department will host Apache Smiles, a free dental clinic for children ages 4-11. The event will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. […]
Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com Jamie Brogan, Vice President for Mission Integration at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd, welcomed six community partners who received grants totaling over $300,000 from the CHRISTUS fund. The grants supports initiatives in mental health, food insecurity, and education, benefiting organizations like Asbury House, Buckner, East Texas Food Bank, Longview Arboretum, Newgate […]
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 provide water for all of Tyler. Water remains safe and reliable, but […]
