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Transformed by a touch

By Guido Ministries Years ago, a Japanese magazine published a picture of a butterfly on one of its pages. It was dull gray, but when touched, it transformed into a rainbow of colors. Like this gray butterfly, God’s touch brings vibrant transformation. Consider David, a humble shepherd whose life seemed ordinary. When God anointed him, […]

WHERE IS HE. WHAT IS HE DOING.

By MICHAEL GUIDO A welfare worker, visiting in the home of one of her clients, discovered a crippled child that had never gone to school because he was unable to walk. Her compassionate heart was deeply touched by his condition, and she decided to do something out of the ordinary for him. Initially, she took […]

CHRISTUS Health launches drug take back programs

ip Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – Unused and out-of-date prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can now be safely disposed of at CHRISTUS Health locations in East Texas, thanks to a new drug take-back program. Located at the emergency centers at CHRISTUS Health in Athens, Canton, and Lindale, the collection receptacles allow for safe disposal of […]

CHRISTUS Health Tyler becomes first in country to use portable MRI on pediatric patient

ip Staff Report “CHRISTUS is committed to investing in technology that allows us to provide the absolute best care to our patients.” Katherine Sisemore, director of radiology at CHRISTUS Health in Tyler (TYLER, Texas) – In a groundbreaking step for pediatric and neonatal care, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital is the first in the country to […]

Tyler ISD Recognizes Officers on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

ip staff report Tyler ISD joined communities across the nation in celebrating Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, honoring the District’s police officers for their dedication to keeping students, staff, and campuses safe. The Tyler ISD Police Department is the third largest law enforcement agency in Smith County, with 33 certified officers and four retired FBI agents […]

Looking to fix your credit:  An illegal credit repair scam isn’t the answer 

By BCP Staff  Need better credit to do things like get a loan, buy a car, or rent an apartment? There are things you can do, but don’t believe a credit repair company that promises to remove accurate and up-to-date information.  Also avoid companies that tell you to knowingly file a false identity theft report — that’s a crime, and it could […]

Longview Connections hosts BAH 

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 […]

From Surprise to Spotlight

Everhart Elementary Earns National Honor Story by Joycelyne Fadojutimi J.L. Everhart Magnet Elementary (JLE) has stepped onto the national stage, earning designation as a 2025 NABSE Demonstration School at the 53rd Annual National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Conference in Chicago—one of the organization’s highest honors.  The recognition came shortly after JLE leaders presented their nationally noted […]

Purpose in Practice 

Principal Mary Taylor and the systems driving success at Foster Middle School  Story By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Mary S. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration. In addition, she  has 15 years of experience in public education.  Pathway to Educational Leadership  Mary S. […]

EAST TEXAS PRECISON MEDICINE OPENS 

Beauty. Technology. Medical Care Reimagined  Story by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi When the ribbon was cut in Longview, Texas, it didn’t just open a new building—it signaled a new era of care. East Texas Precision Medicine, (ETPM) and Ageless Medical Spa arrived with intention, blending modern beauty, advanced technology, and deep personal service into one state-of-the-art practice.  This is not medicine as usual. This is medicine built on confidence.  According to Kim Barbola, D.O., FACOI, East Texas […]