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Depite demand for retraction, Hawkins mayor stands behind statements on cybersecurity incident
HAWKINS — Hawkins Mayor Debbie Rushing says she stands behind her statements that the son of a City Council member broke the law in early April when he performed a “cybersecurity audit” of the city’s computer system. Rushing accused Shahaub Tafreshinejad, the son of Place 4...
Quitman ISD hosts celebrations for employees entering retirement
QUITMAN, Texas (KETK) – Four Quitman ISD educators with a combined 99 years of experience were honored on Tuesday as they enter retirement. According to Quitman ISD, Dana Hamrick the high school principal, Glenda Chaney a kindergarten teacher, Angela Brown a high school teacher and Julie Young a paraprofessional, had retirement celebrations in their respective […]
TxDOT campaign urges seat belt use to save lives on East Texas roads
Lindale resident Caden Simmons intentionally fastens his seat belt every time he gets into a vehicle and reminds others to do the same. Wearing a seat belt is what he said saved his life when he was in a car crash about two months ago. “I could have died if...
Guardian Grounds Ranch heals veterans, first responders through nature, community
Guardian Grounds Ranch collaborates with local organizations that support its mission. (Courtesy Guardian Grounds Ranch) Jason Corthell, full-time division chief for the Cypress Creek Fire Department, founded Guardian Grounds Ranch with his wife, Patricia Corthell, in early 2024 to help heal veterans, first responders and their families. “I speak nationally...
Van ISD’s STEAM bus brings interactive learning to schools across Texas
VAN, Texas (KETK) – Van ISD wanted to help their students stay focused and have fun while learning. That’s why they built a STEAM bus so children could put their skills to the test in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. “Basically, a classroom on wheels,” Van ISD Chief Technology Officer Jason Johnson said. Part of […]
Funds needed for restoration of East Texas veterans memorial, vintage helicopter
HAWKINS, Texas — An effort to restore an East Texas veterans’ memorial featuring a vintage helicopter is taking off. Members of the nonprofit Greater Hawkins Veterans Memorial Association are making several upgrades to the memorial park at 500 Beulah St. that they hope to have completed by Memorial Day. They’re also hosting a golf tournament in early June to help pay for upgrades to the park.
Tyler council race heads to runoff, as incumbents bested in Lindale, Arp
In Smith County election results, a familiar face returns to Arp government while a Tyler council race will head to a runoff. In Lindale, voters opted for a new councilmember. The final unofficial results of the Smith County joint city elections have been reported by the county elections office, but all results are considered unofficial until they are canvassed.
Election Day is here. Voters to choose Tyler, Lindale council members, Arp mayor
Editor’s Note: In-depth profiles were previously published in printed editions of the Tyler Morning Telegraph and can be read anytime at tylerpaper.com/elections. The following story was also published on the front page of Friday’s printed edition. Election Day in Smith County’s joint city elections is Saturday, May 4....
LIST: Several Cinco de Mayo events happening across East Texas
TYLER, Texas — Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday and several East Texas cities are hosting festivals and events to celebrate. Cinco de Mayo, which is often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, honors the Mexican victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Mexico’s Independence Day was Sept. 16, 1810, according to the Smithsonian.
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