Status Update: Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant Repairs continue at the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant after multiple critical equipment failures and flooding in the filter pipe gallery last week. While those repairs are underway, the Golden Road Water Treatment Plant continues to provide water for all of Tyler. Water remains safe and reliable, but […]
Announces Launch of Physician Assistant Program The University of Texas at Tyler opened the new expansion to the Longview University Center and announced the launch of the first physician assistant program in East Texas. With the support of Texas Rep. Jay Dean, funding for the building expansion and the PA program was provided by the […]
Six nonprofit organizations in East Texas received grants totaling more than $300,000 on Tuesday for programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of their communities. The recipient organizations from the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System region are: Each of the recipients who were awarded funds through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund was recognized during […]
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the Lord’s Passover.” – Exodus 12:11 On the weekend preceding the first Monday of every month, thousands of […]
Story by Hannah Buchanan The University of Texas at Tyler Police Department has earned accreditation from the Texas Police Chiefs Association for meeting law enforcement best practice standards. Developed by Texas law enforcement experts, the more than 170 Best Practices are designed to help agencies deliver services efficiently and effectively, minimize risk, and safeguard individual […]
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 […]