Story by Paula Jimenez NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Chad Thomas as the institution’s new associate vice president and dean of students, effective April 30. This strategic addition to SFA’s leadership marks a new chapter in student engagement and advocacy at the university. An East Texas […]
ETR Staff Report Longview, Texas – Pine Tree High School juniors Mitchell Eggerman and Keith Fowler have earned top honors in the Texas Eastman Black History Essay and Oratorical Contest, hosted by the Connect Group of Texas Eastman. Mitchell placed second overall and received a $1,000 scholarship award, while Keith earned third place and a $750 scholarship […]
ETR Staff Report “This spring enrollment growth is a clear signal that students see the value of an SFA education.” Dr. Neal Weaver, president Stephen F. Austin NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University reported significant gains in spring 2026 enrollment, marking its first spring-to-spring enrollment increase since 2019 and the largest spring enrollment increase […]
ETR Staff Report Longview, TX – Longview ISD welcomed more than 300 attendees to its first-ever Choose Your Adventure enrollment event at Hudson PEP Elementary, offering an immersive, family-centered experience that showcased the district’s campuses, programs, and approach to school choice. The event coincided with National School Choice Week, a time when families across the […]
By Amy Pawlak Bullard Independent School District is proud to announce the completion of the new Bullard Middle School campus, a major milestone in the district’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional learning environments for students. District and campus staff welcomed 7th- and 8th- grade students into the new building on January 7, 2026, as the […]
Beauty. Technology. Medical Care Reimagined Story by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi When the ribbon was cut in Longview, Texas, it didn’t just open a new building—it signaled a new era of care. East Texas Precision Medicine, (ETPM) and Ageless Medical Spa arrived with intention, blending modern beauty, advanced technology, and deep personal service into one state-of-the-art practice. This is not medicine as usual. This is medicine built on confidence. According to Kim Barbola, D.O., FACOI, East Texas […]
