ETR Staff Report When Alexander Kaine Johnson stepped into the 321st District Courtroom to be adopted on Friday, he was surprised to see about 45 fellow fifth graders from Bell Elementary School. Bell Principal Tamara Johnson and several teachers brought the group of kids to celebrate his adoption after a two-year-long process. Vandria and Tyrone […]
ETR Staff Report TYLER, Texas, January 21, 2026 — American Red Cross East Texas Chapter volunteers are on standby this week due to the increased potential of extreme winter weather conditions in the area. Disaster teams have prepositioned canteen and shelter supplies. They are working with local agencies for readiness awareness. According to the National Weather Service, […]
Story by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation has received a generous $130,000 donation from GRUPO INTOCABLE, the esteemed Grammy-winning Tejano and Norteño band, aimed at supporting vital renovations at CHRISTUS Children’s. This significant contribution will fund upgrades to family and staff areas on the hospital’s 10th-floor Medicine Unit, with the goal of enhancing comfort, safety, […]
By Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ETR Longview Independent School District officially broke ground Thursday on three majorfacilities funded by the district’s 2024 bond program: All three projects will be located on the Longview High School campus. More than 100 community members, students, staff, and local dignitaries attended the ceremonies, which began at the site of the future Multipurpose […]
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 […]
Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/www.infinitieplusmag.com The recent UT Tyler announcement and ribbon cutting was a significant event marking the opening of a new building at the Longview campus and the official announcement of a new Physician Assistant (PA) program. The gathering brought together university leadership, state legislators, local officials, faculty, students, and community members to celebrate […]
