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Dr. Brenda Kays: President of Change

Shaping tomorrow, redefining success one student at a time Story by Joycelyne FadojutimiPhotos by VizCre8ve Media “I didn’t necessarily choose the mission of community colleges, but it certainly chose me,” she says. “It got into my DNA, and I have never looked back.” Kilgore College President, Dr. Brenda S. Kays Although Brenda S. Kays now […]

From Oil Capital to Renaissance City: Ronald Spradlin Leads the Transformation

His strong bond with Kilgore and its residents fuels his ongoing commitment to serve. He deeply values each individual and is continually inspired by the community’s drive toimprove. Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Photo courtesy by the City of Kilgore Ronald Spradlin works hard as mayor of Kilgore, and for him, it is nothing new. His […]

Increasing access to screening mammograms

The Center for Breast Care of Longview Regional Medical Center Adds Online Scheduling Longview, TX: The Center for Breast Care of Longview Regional Medical Center ismaking it easier to get a screening mammogram with the addition of online scheduling.According to the American College of Radiology (ACR), having regular mammogramscan lower the risk of dying from […]

KC names Brazy Boyd Sammons as Vice President of Administrative Services, CFO

Kilgore College President Dr. Brenda Kays announced that Brazy Boyd Sammons has been appointed as the college’s new Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 1. “Brazy brings a deep understanding of the financial and operational needs of our institution, a sharp financial insight, and an unwavering commitment to the mission of Kilgore […]

CHRISTUS Health celebrates new Henderson emergency center with ribbon-cutting event

(HENDERSON, Texas) — CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System celebrated the opening of its newest facility, the CHRISTUS Emergency Center Henderson, with a ribbon-cutting and blessing event today. “When we stood here back in 2024, I made a promise to the community that we would be open by summer 2025, and here we are celebrating this […]

Smith County Brain Power:

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐳𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 Story and photo by Joycelyne Fadojutimi The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Medical Committee took its road show to a non-profit organization, Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County. Chamber President Henry Bell, Chief Operating Officer Grant Bell, Regional Director, Marketing and Clinic Operations Jess Mowery;UTT Associate Vice President for Government […]

𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐎𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐚 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲

Announcement of new dean Story by Paula Jimenez “Dr. Ochoa is a dedicated leader and educator whose commitment to student success, academic excellence, and service to East Texas has been unwavering,” said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD. “ TYLER, Texas (July 28, 2025) – The University of Texas at Tyler has announced Dr. Pamella Ochoa as the dean […]

𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬

Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi In keeping with its growing expectations and demands for success from its educators and their students, the Longview Independent School District (LISD) has increased compensation for its teachers and staff. The previously approved raise increases sets the new minimum pay for teachers at $55,000. In addition, the LISD Board of Trustees […]

𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐛𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬

Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi In the course of its monthly July scheduled school board meeting, the Tyler Independent School District’s (TISD) Board of Trustees approved its Budget and Compensation Structure for 2025-2026, instituting significant payroll increases reflecting the recent passage of House Bill 2 by the Texas Legislature. This new legislation provides $8.5 billion to […]