Story by: JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI / Photos by: MICHAEL CAVAZOS PHOTOGRAPHY On a bright February mid-morning, the doors opened to a room filled not just with people, but with anticipation. The Unity Honors Luncheon, hosted by the City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee, had sold out days before. There was a sense that something meaningful was […]
Awards, wine, and networking worth the drive Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Longview Connections lit up the holiday season by hosting the December 2025 Longview Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours (BAH), and the evening was nothing short of memorable. Business After Hours has long been known as the perfect place to reconnect with familiar business faces and […]
2025 Education by Design Educators’ Awards Gala honors passionate teachers who guide, empower, and transform every student’s journey Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi and Michael Cavazos Photography Education by Design (EBD) kicked off its inaugural Gala, celebrating the true heroes of our communities—our teachers. At La Vista Ranch—spacious, modern, elegant venue, the night unfolded like the first page of […]
infinitieplus Magazine’s Cover Story – HONORING HEROES 2025 EBD Educators Awards Gala – 2025 Education by Design Educators’ Awards Gala honors passionate teachers who guide, empower, and transform every student’s journey. 2025 Educators awards recipients: Gabriella Munoz, Bitia Saravia, Deanna Kalmus, Laura Driver, and Jewel Hewitt. Get to know EBD Board of Directors and why […]
Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce honored women in the community Story and photos by Paula Jimenez/www.infinitieplusmag.com The Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce (KACC) recently hosted its annual Women’s Awards at the historic Texan Theater, honoring outstanding women in the community and celebrating their contributions. This year’s event embraced the fiesta theme “Mamacitas and Margaritas,” setting […]
Esmeralda Barron, Founder, Orchids of Hope. “If you are still alive, there is hope, your mission is not finished.” Esmeralda Barron By Joycelyne Fadojutimi In some ways Esmeralda Barron is a typical wife and mother, but her drive to make life better for others sets her apart. Her dedication to her husband of twenty-three years […]
