Qᴜɪᴇᴛ ʜᴇʀᴏɪɴᴇ: ʀᴇᴅᴇꜰɪɴɪɴɢ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪᴛ ᴍᴇᴀɴꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴏ ɪᴛ ᴀʟʟ Story by PAULA JIMENEZ As May celebrates National Military Appreciation Month, we are honored to highlight the journey of East Texas native and United States Army veteran, LaRhonda Hamilton. With immense pride, LaRhonda reflects on her twenty years, four months, and eight days of military service and remains dedicated to uplifting the veteran […]
Where Fun Meets a Fierce Purpose An unforgettable night rallying East Texas to stand up, speak out, and show up for every child. Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi The room filled with boots, bright bags, and something deeper than a fundraiser, resolute purpose. Rebecca Thomas had helped guide this night. She had walked alongside the Martin House. And tonight, at the 12th Boots, […]
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Students from the Career & Technology Center (CTC) Technology Student Association (TSA) chapter delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Texas TSA State Conference, competing against a record-breaking field of more than 9,600 students from across the state. Despite a young, relatively inexperienced team, CTC students rose to the […]
By PAULA JIMENEZ NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Stephen F. Austin State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Reese as the permanent dean of the Nelson Rusche College of Business, effective May 1. Dr. Reese assumes the role after serving as interim dean for the past year, following the departure of Dr. Tim Bisping, who […]
By Guido Ministries King David faced relentless enemies, alone and weakened, yet he refused to let fear rule his heart. Pursued and outnumbered, he found strength in faith. Faith and fear cannot coexist—when we trust God fully, fear loses its grip. Faith is the antidote to fear. When we anchor our hearts in God’s promises, […]
ETR Staff Report Longview, TX – Cheers and the sound of the Lobo Drumline filled the halls of Longview High School as the Class of 2026 celebrated the next step in their journey during the second annual Lobo Decision Day, honoring seniors committing to college, trade or certificate programs, military service, and direct entry into […]
