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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Jacqueline Burnett’s mission to empower parents and students Story by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi Photos by: Michael Cavazos With 36 years of experience in education, Dr. Jacqueline Burnett’s professional journey reflects a life dedicated to inspiring change, nurturing growth, and championing literacy from the classroom to the community. She previously served as the Director of Early […]
“My goal is to support our faculty with an emphasis on teaching excellence so that we continue to deliver an exceptional educational experience for our students.” Dr. Barbara Haas, Provost at The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler has named Dr. Barbara Haas its new provost, who is the university’s […]
Kasey Philpott is retiring this week after three decades of service to the Smith County Adult Probation Department. She was honored for her service during the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, August 26. “First and foremost, I want to say how grateful I am to have this job and to serve this community … It’s never […]
The University of Texas at Tyler received a $971,195 grant TYLER, Texas (August 19, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler received a $971,195 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support research led by Dr. Andrey Komissarov, School of Medicine professor of cellular and molecular biology. Komissarov, in collaboration with biopharmaceutical company […]
