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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
