AUSTIN, TX — A Tyler resident claimed a Powerball® prize worth $2 million for the drawing on Sept. 6. The second-tier prize-winning ticket was purchased at Super Food Mart 60, located at 2431 ESE. Loop 323, in Tyler. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. The winning ticket with player-chosen numbers and Power Play® matched all […]
Patrick Mahomes and adidas today announced the Mahomes 15, an elite group of 15 high school football programs nationwide chosen to wear the Super Bowl MVP’s new Gladiator logo. Longview High School is one of only two Texas schools selected for the honor, alongside Southlake Carroll and Mahomes’ alma mater, Whitehouse. The announcement places Longview […]
Story by Sylvia Wood Houston — Roosevelt Nivens of Lamar Consolidated ISD was named Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) on Sept. 12 at txEDCON, the largest annual gathering of public education leaders in the state. Nivens, whose district is in Region 4, was selected for the top […]
Students and staff at Dr. Bryan C. Jack Elementary School gathered with community members around the campus flagpole to honor all patriots, first responders, and the school’s namesake during the annual Patriot Day ceremony. The student-led event featured the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags, remarks from Principal Katy Jiral, and a […]
University Celebrates Largest Total Enrollment Growth in Institutional History The University of Texas at Tyler is celebrating yet another record-breaking enrollment year, reaching its highest total enrollment to date. UT Tyler’s fall 2025 preliminary enrollment, as of the September 8 census date, is 11,602 students, representing a 10.07% increase over last fall. “This milestone reflects […]
Bullard, TX—The Bullard Education Foundation (BEF) visited all six Bullard ISD campuses to award teachers $48,749 in grants to fund 34 innovative learning programs and projects. “Grant Day 2025 was full of the best energy,” Bullard Education Foundation President Letti Goodrich said. “The surprise of awarding presentation checks today to such incredible teachers and staff […]
