ETR Staff Report The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: “Texas lost a true legend today. My friend Chuck Norris wasn’t just a movie star or a martial artist, he was the embodiment of grit, discipline, and Texas toughness. He represented the kind of strength and character that built this state and made […]
ETR Staff Report Jennifer Hattaway has been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Lon Ford on the Kilgore College Board of Trustees. Hattaway was sworn in during the board’s special meeting on March 16. She will represent the Central Zone (KISD), Unit No. 3, Place 6. Her term will continue through the May 2029 […]
By Guido Ministries Hannah sat quietly in a coffee shop watching the steam rising from her untouched latte. She’d just lost mother and felt alone and hopeless. She looked at her friend, hoping for a word of comfort. Instead, her friend told her she just needed time. “I don’t need time,” she whispered, “I need […]
Installed for impact: A new chapter for Bethel Temple Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi They say some men chase platforms. Others build them. Erick D. Bowens has always been the builder. Long before the lights, the ceremony, the proclamations, and the applause, there was a man with blueprints in his spirit and blueprints for people, for institutions, for movements that would […]
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Throughout February, Tyler ISD campuses have hosted meaningful events to honor the legacy, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. Among the highlights was a vibrant program at Jones Elementary School that celebrated Jazz culture through the perspective of Black heroes. Students, families, staff, and community members gathered to experience […]
By Godswill Ogbonnaya We often think of heroism as grand gestures or headline-making deeds, yet the trues form of greatness lies in simple acts of kindness done with love. From the Good Samaritan to everyday heroes in our communities, ordinary people remind us that compassion, humility, and sacrifice are powerful tools in God’s hands. A […]
