Pro athletes bring the arena to Tyler ISD – Bulls, barrels, big lessons: Rodeo pros ride into classrooms, roping students into Ag Education In a bold move blending grit, tradition, and hands-on learning, Tyler ISD teamed up with the East Texas State Fair to bring professional rodeo athletes directly into the classroom—roping in a new […]
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 […]
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 […]
108th Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting Held on September 18th Henderson, Texas: East Texas Council of Governments held its 108th semi-annual Board of Directors meeting at the Rusk County Youth Expo Center & Arena in Henderson, Texas. The Board considered, among other items, the budget and planning guide for ETCOG operations for the fiscal year 2026 […]
Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi The recent Business After Hours hosted by the Longview Chamber of Commerce proved to be more than a typical networking mixer—it was a strategic touchpoint for local business leaders to connect, collaborate, and strengthen economic ties across the community. The well-attended event brought together a diverse cross-section of professionals, […]
