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DOCTOR. SURVIVOR. HEALER.

How Grace English, turned pain into purpose By Paula Jimenez/www.infinitieplusmag.com “Today I am cancer free and so very grateful.” Dr. Grace English From exam rooms to prayer circles, mission fields to podcast mics, Dr. Grace English’s calling has been consistent: to bring healing, hope, and truth to those in need. Now, newly retired from private […]

Early College High School Named #1 in East Texas, Among Nation’s Top Schools

Tyler, TX – Early College High School (ECHS) is celebrating its latest recognition by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools in the country and the top-ranked high school in East Texas. On the 2025–2026 Best High Schools list, ECHS earned an impressive overall score of 95.14 out of 100, […]

Tyler ISD Releases Preliminary TEA Accountability Ratings

Tyler ISD Celebrates Preliminary TEARatings! Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD announced its preliminary Texas Education Agency (TEA)accountability ratings, highlighting strong growth across multiple campuses andcontinued progress toward the district’s goal of eliminating low-performing schools.These provisional ratings, based on the district’s internal analysis and paired with toolsthat are synched with TEA accountability metrics, reflect one of […]

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 […]

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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 […]