ETR Staff Report LONGVIEW, TEXAS– (August 11, 2026) — Longview Regional Medical Center has named Rob Terry Jr., MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, effective Aug. 17, 2026. In his new role, Terry will oversee nursing operations throughout the hospital, lead clinical quality and patient safety initiatives, and support Longview Regional Medical Center’s […]
ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD is projecting the most A and B-rated campuses since Texas introduced its current accountability rules. Based on the District’s internal analysis of Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability measures, 14 Tyler ISD campuses are projected to earn an A or B for 2026, while the District’s overall rating […]
Vol. 19. No. 7 EDITOR’S NOTE – Welcome to August, where the heat is on, and the back-to-school countdown has officially begun! We are kicking off the new month with a jam-packed issue you won’t want to put down. Grab a cold drink. Cover Story: Longview ISD Legendary Coach King: Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi, Photos by […]
ETR Staff Report (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers […]
Story by: PAULA JIMENEZ In the tranquil glow of an East Texas sunset, owners of Kiepersol, “The Sisters of the Vine,” Marnelle Durrett and Velmay Power often find themselves overlooking the land that has shaped their lives. Witnessing the warmth of family and friends bonding and the ever-growing web of community connections at their establishment […]
Football is just the vehicle, character is the destination Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi, Photos by Michael Cavazos Stripped of the game. A battle beyond the Gridiron For twenty-six years, John King’s voice has been the thunder on the Longview sidelines. He stands as a pillar of strength—a legendary coach who stacked a sparkling 240-52 won-lost […]
