Six nonprofit organizations in East Texas received grants totaling more than $300,000 on Tuesday for programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of their communities. The recipient organizations from the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System region are: Each of the recipients who were awarded funds through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund was recognized during […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
