Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler ISD is proud to celebrate two Tyler Legacy High School students, Malcolm Jones and Jackson Larsh, for being named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit® Scholarship Program. This honor places them among the top 50,000 students nationwide who entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2024 […]
The previously named National Blue Ribbon Schools program has transitioned to Texas Leadership The Texas Education Agency (TEA) congratulates the 26 Texas public schools named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools. Governor Greg Abbott announced the honorees today, recognizing their outstanding academic performance and efforts to close achievement gaps. “These 26 schools represent the very best of Texas public education,” said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. “This recognition reflects the hard work of our […]
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 […]
Investment strengthens pipeline of nurses to address workforce shortage Story by Elizabeth Wingfield The University of Texas at Tyler held a grand opening for the School of Nursing Building. The project, launched in spring 2023, reflects a major investment in nursing education to help meet Texas’ growing demand for nurses, especially in rural areas. “Today, […]
Students are stepping into leadership Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler Legacy High School students are stepping into leadership through the kickoff of the 2025–2026 Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, one of the nation’s largest high school leadership programs. This year, 55 Legacy students joined peers from more than 1,200 high schools across 43 states in a nationwide […]
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 […]
