Smith County honors employees

Smith County honors employees

Dec 19, 2024

I’ve really enjoyed working for and helping the citizens of Smith County. Lynda Swann Lynda Swann (left) and Verna Carroll pose for a picture during their retirement party. Two longtime employees in the Smith County Pre-Trial Release Department were honored for their years

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State of the City: Mayor Kristen Ishihara delivers first speech

State of the City: Mayor Kristen Ishihara delivers first speech

Dec 16, 2024

We are coming together to do great things for Longview, and I’m so excited about what the future holds for us. Kristen Ishihara – Longview Mayor Mayor Kristen Ishihara (center) with Rebcca Berkley and Shuneda Sterrett. Mayor’s address chockfull of brags, honors, and

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Ambitions, Hopes and Plans

Ambitions, Hopes and Plans

Dec 15, 2024

GOD’S WORD: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,” plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11. By Glenn Miller Let’s see, if my life

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Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs

Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs

Dec 12, 2024

If there’s anything our fractured country seems to agree on, it’s that the health care system is tragically broken. Lisa Jarvis – Bloomberg Private insurers profit by denying help to sick people. When a CEO was murdered, Americans said just how they feel

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New Signature Event debuts in Longview

New Signature Event debuts in Longview

Dec 10, 2024

Empty Bowls is an event similar to a Taste of Longview where we have 15 of the best restaurants in the city serving up one of their dishes… helping to fight hunger in East Texas. David Emerson – CEO, East Texas Food Bank

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Wonder and Worship of Christmas

Wonder and Worship of Christmas

Dec 8, 2024

By Pastor Chad Roberts Why do you suppose God announced the greatest news in human history to the lowliest people? In Luke 2, we read that the birth of Jesus was proclaimed not to kings or rulers, but to shepherds, who were considered

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Porch pirate prevention tips: Guarding your gifts and goods

Porch pirate prevention tips: Guarding your gifts and goods

Dec 4, 2024

Stealing packages is a felony in the state of Texas. Yet, despite the consequences, porch pirates continue to target homes, especially during the holiday season. That’s why proactive measures are your best defense. Mechele Agbayani Mills – CEO, Better Business Bureau By Mechele

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President-Elect Trump Nominates First Black Cabinet Member

President-Elect Trump Nominates First Black Cabinet Member

Dec 2, 2024

I am pleased to nominate Scott Turner, from the Great State of Texas, as the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Statement – Trump transition team While serving as Executive Director of the White House Opportunity & Revitalization

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Fully giving thanks

Fully giving thanks

Dec 1, 2024

An attitude of gratitude is always obvious. If we are grateful for what God has done for us and given to us, others will see our appreciation of it in everything we do. David gave us a four-fold formula to follow. By Dr.

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Hudson PEP celebrates accolades

Hudson PEP celebrates accolades

Nov 28, 2024

The National Blue-Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools. Miguel Cardona – U.S. Secretary of Education Students from Hudson PEP Elementary. By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Hudson PEP recently hosted a National Blue-Ribbon

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