Bringing community and businesses together for an unforgettable night of elegance and engagement Story by: JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI / Photos by: MICHAEL CAVAZOS PHOTOGRAPHY On a recent cool windy evening in Longview Chamber of Commerce’s bustling calendar, something special unfolded at Arabella of Longview. The doors opened to Business After Hours—but this was no ordinary networking event. From the moment guests stepped inside, […]
By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Longview Regional Medical Center reported a significant year of service and economic impact in 2025, delivering care through more than 276,000 patient encounters while contributing over $590 million to the East Texas region, according to its latest Community Benefit Report. The hospital said its total impact includes more than $412 million in […]
By Dr. Michael Guido A man hurrying to meet a deadline was caught in a traffic jam. As his anger grew and his patience diminished, he noticed a bumper sticker that read, “Go ahead and honk. It’s your ulcer.” It added to his rage, and he tried to strangle his steering wheel by squeezing it […]
Story by JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI Rebecca Lanham holds an AAS in Industrial Safety, a BAAS in Human Resources and Technology, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, and a Superintendent Certification. Her professional journey reflects a steady commitment to growth, service, and leadership in public education. Originally recruited into teaching in 2002 from the graphic design industry, Rebecca returned to her […]
Story by: JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI Ms. Judy Carpenter brings 17 years of educational experience to her work at Bramlette STEAM Academy, having served as a Teacher, Instructional Coach, Reading Specialist, and Administrator. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, combining strategic leadership with deep instructional expertise. Academic Vision: Ms. Carpenter believes that schools thrive when systems are […]
Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Ms. Greer has a Master’s in Educational Leadership and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction Johnston McQueen Elementary Academic Vision and Curriculum Our instructional priority at Johnston McQueen Elementary is high-impact instruction that maximizes every minute for student growth. We focus on standards-aligned teaching and ensure students understand what they are learning, why it matters, and how […]
