By Jennifer Hines Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD is proud to announce that three outstanding students have been recognized in the Optimum 2025 Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest, marking the second year in a row that Tyler ISD students have earned top placements in this national competition. Pictured: Group Photo at Tyler Legacy Jocelin Aguillón from […]
By Lauren Burke In a ruling signed by a federal court and signed by a Judge nominated by President Donald Trump, new congressional maps created by the Texas GOP have been blocked. The maps were recently changed in August after President Trump publicly urged Texas Republicans to redraw the congressional maps to pick up five […]
Only EDC earning recognition in East Texas Story by Paula Jimenez [Washington, DC] – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has announced that the Tyler Economic Development Council has been reaccredited as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). This recognition places them among only 93 economic development organizations that hold this prestigious status. Originally accredited […]
By Glenn Miller Today November the 11th, is Veteran’s Day; a federal holiday that originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, […]
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 […]
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 ever for scammers to disguise themselves, many Americans continue to fall victim […]
