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 Council of Governments receives a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award ETCOG has received a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its efforts in building Veteran-Friendly Communities in East Texas. The Veteran-Friendly Community Designation Program launched in 2024 as a collaborative effort between ETCOG, the Alamo Area Council […]
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “See what love the Father has given us that we may be called the children of God. And we are!” – 1 John 3:1 Don’t we all want people, especially our loved ones, to treat us better than the average Joe? It’s almost as if we feel we’re entitled to it. At times […]
Story by Beverley Golden The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Lindale Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler.UT Tyler is focusing on teacher education and how the university can help address the teachershortage in East Texas and the state. “Educators […]
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 […]
Earning dual credit through Tyler Junior College Story by Jennifer Hines The Culinary Arts program at Tyler ISD’s Career and Technology Center (CTC) is serving up more than just delicious food—it’s preparing students for success in the food and beverage industry through hands-on learning, industry certifications, and real-world experiences in a student-operated café. Designed to […]
