ETR Staff Report The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: “Texas lost a true legend today. My friend Chuck Norris wasn’t just a movie star or a martial artist, he was the embodiment of grit, discipline, and Texas toughness. He represented the kind of strength and character that built this state and made […]
ETR Staff Report Jennifer Hattaway has been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Lon Ford on the Kilgore College Board of Trustees. Hattaway was sworn in during the board’s special meeting on March 16. She will represent the Central Zone (KISD), Unit No. 3, Place 6. Her term will continue through the May 2029 […]
By Guido Ministries Hannah sat quietly in a coffee shop watching the steam rising from her untouched latte. She’d just lost mother and felt alone and hopeless. She looked at her friend, hoping for a word of comfort. Instead, her friend told her she just needed time. “I don’t need time,” she whispered, “I need […]
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Today, Tyler ISD proudly celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Career & Technology Center (CTC), marking a decade of innovation, hands-on learning, and workforce readiness for students across the district. Community members, business partners, district leaders, and former and current staff gathered for a special program held at 11:00 […]
By Godswill Ogbonnaya We often think of heroism as grand gestures or headline-making deeds, yet the trues form of greatness lies in simple acts of kindness done with love. From the Good Samaritan to everyday heroes in our communities, ordinary people remind us that compassion, humility, and sacrifice are powerful tools in God’s hands. A […]
When busy becomes too much: The story of overbooked kids BY JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI It’s 6:45 p.m. on a Tuesday, and the Johnson family minivan pulls into the driveway. Inside are two exhausted kids, one with a cello case and the other clutching a soccer ball. Dinner will have to wait — there’s still homework to […]
