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He Just Wanted Girls to Have a Chance to Play 

How Terry Wilbanks built the East Texas Celebrity Open into a mission bigger than softball 🥎 Story by: JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI, PH.D. Photos by: MICHAEL CAVAZOS PHOTOGRAPHY Terry Wilbanks never intended to create a community tradition.  At first, he simply wanted to help a few girls play softball without their families worrying about how they would afford […]

BOURBON ALLEY CUTS GRAND OPENING RIBBON 

Invites community to a New Orleans style entertainment, premium beverages, downtown vibe and more  ip staff report  Bourbon Alley’s grand opening ribbon cutting event in downtown Longview, East Texas, featured introductions, a description of the establishment’s offerings, and welcome message from Mayor Kristin Ishihara plus,  a presentation of Chamber plaque.  Mayor Ishihara letter on behalf of the City expressed excitement for the ribbon cutting celebration thanking Bourbon Alley for their investment in the community […]

STATE OF THE ROSE CITY 

Mayor Don Warren’s final, stirring address about leading with love and kindness, putting people first, and finding joy in hard work.  Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi  Photos by Michael Cavazos photography  The recent State of the City marked an important chapter for the Rose City. Mayor Don Warren stood before the community to deliver his final “State of the City” address, reflecting […]

Tyler Fire Department Celebrates Excellence at 34th Annual Awards Banquet

ip Staff Report TYLER, Texas — The Tyler Fire Department proudly hosted its 34th Annual Awards Banquet on May 29, 2026, at the WT Brookshire Conference Center in Tyler, recognizing the outstanding achievements, dedication, and service of its personnel. The annual event brought together firefighters, family members, department leadership, and elected officials to celebrate the […]

Women Today. June 2026. – infinitieplus Magazine

YONA FLEMING: LEADS THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER Story by: PAULA JIMENEZ l Photos by: DONNA CUMMINGS PHOTOGRAPHY Thank you to our page sponsor, Guerrero’s Paint & Make Ready. (903) 470-0696 Yona Fleming  At the heart of this year’s Tyler Cattle Baron’s Ball (TCBB) is Ball Chair Yona Fleming, whose dedication and story capture the very essence of […]

CHRISTUS Health announces new emergency room opening in Longview

ip Staff Report (LONGVIEW, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health announced today that a new, full-service emergency room will open August 5, bringing expanded access to fast, effective emergency care for Longview and the surrounding East Texas region. Located at 2101 West Loop 281, the new emergency room represents an investment of more than $6.5 million in […]

Tyler ISD TOP Teacher Honorees Awarded $4.4 Million

ip Staff Report This week, 361 Tyler ISD teachers were surprised with the prestigious TOP (Tyler Optimal Performance) Teacher designation, resulting in $4,365,127 in additional compensation from the state. The designation is part of Tyler ISD’s Approved Local Designation System under the state’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), created by House Bill 3 to attract and […]

Smith County Employee Recognitions

ip Staff Report Blake Sanderson was honored during Commissioners Court Tuesday for 10 years of service to Smith County. Sanderson started out as a detention officer in the jail, working for the Sheriff’s Office in 2016. In 2019, he became a maintenance mechanic for the Facility Services Department. He worked as a mechanic in the […]

TEXAS INSURANCE TIPS What to know about insurance and your roof

ip Staff Report If bad weather damages your home’s roof, your homeowners insurance can help. It’s important to know how much coverage you have. When buying or renewing your insurance, ask your company or agent these questions: Is my roof info correct? Ask your agent if the age and material of your roof are correct […]