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 […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that the City of Longview was awarded a federal grant of $250,000 through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which provides resources to hire law enforcement personnel and prevent crime: “Texans deserve […]
Six nonprofit organizations in East Texas received grants totaling more than $300,000 on Tuesday for programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of their communities. The recipient organizations from the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System region are: Each of the recipients who were awarded funds through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund was recognized during […]
We see ourselves as more than just a hospital or a health care facility. We see ourselves as a community leader. It is a role we embrace and are proud of. The future is bright for CHRISTUS Good Shepherd and for the communities we serve. Todd Hancock – President of the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health […]
Empty Bowls is an event similar to a Taste of Longview where we have 15 of the best restaurants in the city serving up one of their dishes… helping to fight hunger in East Texas. David Emerson – CEO, East Texas Food Bank Empty Bowls event to benefit East Texas Food Bank Longview, TX – […]
Making a difference for under-resourced and under-served youth in LISD is more than just providing essentials – it’s about building confidence and fostering self-worth. Together, we are committed to leaving a strong and long-lasting impact on our district’s youth. Alec Germanwala, co-founder of Simple Bare Necessities Arya and Alec Germanwala are the founders of Simple […]
