Story by JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI, PhD A Legacy Beyond Politics: From estate law to City Hall, Longview’s mayor is breaking down barriers, protecting taxpayers, and proving that true leadership begins with a servant’s heart. Twenty years ago, a young attorney named Kristen Ishihara drove into Longview, Texas. Her husband Richard followed soon. They were fresh out of Baylor Law […]
How Texas is rebuilding health care in rural communities ETR Staff Report For years, small towns across Texas have faced a familiar struggle: hospitals stretched thin, doctors hard to recruit, and families driving miles for basic care. This week, that story took a major turn. Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has secured a historic […]
By Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com Ever glance at your City of Tyler utility bill and wonder what exactly “SW Automated Res” meant? If so, you’re not alone. Many residents shared similar confusion regarding the utility bill’s complex terminology, prompting city officials to reassess the bill’s structure and language. The revamped design is set to debut in early […]
Smith County is holding its Warrants Solution Program, offering those with arrest warrants for outstanding court fines a chance to pay them before being arrested. “Each year, we hold a warrant roundup to allow people to pay their outstanding court fines and fees to avoid being arrested,” Smith County Judicial Compliance Director Sheryl Keel said. […]
