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Kilgore Street Sidewalk Project Completed: $923,000 Revitalization Enhances Downtown Accessibility and Aesthetics

City manager, Rachel Rowe, shares city updates The City of Kilgore, Texas, has officially completed the Kilgore Street sidewalk project, funded in part through a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for downtown revitalization. Total construction costs were $782,830.38, with approximately $140,000 in engineering expenses, bringing the overall project cost to roughly $923,000. This project […]

City of Tyler to Launch Redesigned Utility Bills for Enhanced Clarity in Early 2026

By Paula Jimenez/www.infinitieplusmag.com “What Tyler residents commonly call a water bill actually encompasses four utilities: water, wastewater, stormwater (drainage), and trash service.” Chris Cambra, City of Tyler, Texas Water Business Office manager 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 […]

A Safer Thanksgiving

Red Cross shares tips to prevent holiday cooking fires By Joycelyne Fadojutimi/ip As Thanksgiving approaches, the scent of roasting turkeys, simmering casseroles, and warm pies begins to drift across East Texas. Families gather in busy kitchens, children peek over counters, and ovens work overtime. But behind the comfort of holiday cooking lies a hidden danger—one […]

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Highlights from the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon Story and Photos by: PAULA JIMENEZ / www.infinitieplusmag.com The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) marked a significant milestone, celebrating its 125th Anniversary in grand style during its annual luncheon. The Brookshire’s W.C. Center was transformed into a vibrant space of community spirit and collaboration, […]

Tiniest NICU Baby Graduates from UT Health Tyler

LaBreshia Howard had just celebrated her baby’s gender reveal two weeks earlier (a girl!) when she went in for her routine prenatal checkup six months into her pregnancy.  That day in May of this year set off a series of events Howard never could have imagined, seeing that her first pregnancy had gone so smoothly […]

Fiesta Night rocks Texan Theater

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 […]

Dr. Adam McGuire Honored with UT System 2025 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award

Dr. Adam McGuire, an associate professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler, has been named one of the 12 recipients of the prestigious UT System 2025 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. “The Board of Regents is proud to recognize these educators for their dedication to the core values of teaching excellence and student […]

Longview ISD names Benjamin Kemper as new Chief of District Safety

Longview, TX – Longview ISD voted to approve the hiring of Benjamin Kemper as the District’s Chief of District Safety, effective November 3, 2025. Chief Kemper joins Longview ISD after nearly twenty-four years with the Longview Police Department, where he most recently served as Assistant Police Chief. Over his career, he has led patrol operations, […]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Tyler ISD and Partners Host “Roads to Opportunities” Transition Event Tyler ISD, Partners Resource Network, and Texas Workforce Solutions proudly hosted the first-ever “Roads to Opportunities” transition event at Tyler Junior College West Campus. The event brought together more than 200 students, parents, support staff, and speakers from multiple East Texas school districts to support […]

UT Tyler Announces Inaugural HRD Doctoral Program Cohort

The University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business announced the inaugural cohort of the UT Tyler human resource development in higher education leadership doctoral program. Designed to prepare scholars and leaders for senior administrative roles in higher education, the 60-credit-hour, 100% online degree program utilizes a cohort model and features flexible learning options […]