Longview Embraces Dr. Marla Sheppard As New Superintendent

Longview Embraces Dr. Marla Sheppard As New Superintendent

Jun 5, 2024

I love how the community wraps around the schools… it feels good, and when I am here, I feel like I am at home. Dr. Marla Sheppard Michael Tubb, President Longview ISD Board of Trustees with Dr. Marla Sheppard and her husband Dr.

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Reading Is Fundamental

Reading Is Fundamental

May 31, 2024

AAON sponsors book vending machine for Bailey Elementary School Story and photo by Joycelyne Fadojutimi AAON Jenni Law, Jarrod Ludlow, and Plant Manager Quannah Tushka Ludlow look on as United Way Executive Director Dr. Evan Dolive talks to students about their new Book Vending Machine.

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Dr. Marla Sheppard Named Longview ISD Lone Finalist

Dr. Marla Sheppard Named Longview ISD Lone Finalist

May 22, 2024

Dr. Marla Sheppard tapped as Longview ISD Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools According to LISD press release, the Longview ISD Board of Trustees has announced Dr. Marla Sheppard as the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent, during a special meeting on

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Beaux Limmer: Rose City Gridder Comes Home

Beaux Limmer: Rose City Gridder Comes Home

Apr 20, 2024

Realize how many people look up to y’all and would love to be in yall’s shoes. Understand that y’all are all leaders in the school and the community and are held to a higher standard than anyone. Most of all, try to enjoy

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Senate Advances School Safety Bill

Senate Advances School Safety Bill

Dec 4, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott said he would veto any school finance legislation that did not contain school choice provisions. By Richard Lee/Special to ETR The Senate approved a bill on Friday that would allocate hundreds of millions of state dollars to help school districts

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ETBU Holds Ring Blessing

ETBU Holds Ring Blessing

Nov 21, 2023

East Texas Baptist University honored 91 graduating seniors with the presentation of their official ETBU Class Ring. The Ring Blessing was recently held for December graduates of 2023. Inspired by Deuteronomy 6, the class ring allows ETBU Alumni to carry and display the love

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Tyler ISD Communications Team Receives Top Honors From AAF

Tyler ISD Communications Team Receives Top Honors From AAF

Nov 20, 2023

Chief Communications Officer Jennifer Hines named Innovator of the Year. The Tyler ISD Communications and Public Relations Team has been awarded the prestigious Innovative Team of the Year accolade by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) – East Texas Chapter at the 2nd Annual

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School Choice Fails Four Times

School Choice Fails Four Times

Nov 18, 2023

TSTA, AFT applauds House members who stood up for public schools with anti-voucher vote. Texas State Teachers Association President Ovidia Molina issued the following statement: TSTA applauds the House members, Democrats and Republicans, who stood up for their public schools today by voting

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Tyler ISD Celebrates Community Excellence 2022-23

Tyler ISD Celebrates Community Excellence 2022-23

Nov 17, 2023

Tyler ISD Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford presented the Annual State of the District Address during the recent monthly Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center. Dr. Crawford discussed District achievements over the 2022 – 2023 school year and

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ETBU Honors University Donors

ETBU Honors University Donors

Nov 15, 2023

East Texas Baptist University recently welcomed an assembly of ETBU retirees, Legacy of 1912 Society Members, and Endowed Scholarship Donors to the campus for the annual Legacy of 1912 Society Luncheon. “Celebrating the Legacy of 1912 Society and ETBU retirees during this luncheon is

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