Democratic candidate for governor Beto O’Rourke visited Tyler on Tuesday to discuss what he says is a lack of power grid preparedness during Winter Storm Uri and discussed how to keep the lights on in Texas.
Patrick Mahomes is Super Bowl bound! ”It speaks to the people that I have grown up around — Whitehouse, Tyler, the whole East Texas area they support me ... I’ve been blessed that way where I’ve had great people in my life that have steered me in the right direction.”
When you get 9 million views on the
@ApacheAthletics
twitter page,
@TylerJrCollege
let’s you storm the field during the homecoming football game! And
@renjamin9
didn’t disappoint as Forrest Gump once again! Cameo by
@timdrain
who shot the viral video this past week!
After five years of hard work rewriting curriculum and implementing targeted intervention for struggling students, Tyler ISD has removed all of its elementary, middle and high school campuses from the state's "improvement required" list.
Not all heroes wear capes, but for snowy East Texas, this one drives a truck
Tyler resident, Huriel Carillo went around neighborhoods and Downtown Tyler to assist others who were getting stuck in the snow.
The importance of East Texas in the governor's race was underscored Wednesday when Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke visited Longview for a rally, one coming on the heels of Cecelia Abbott's event earlier in the day.
Column on the late Dreak Scott: “Dreak did not have a mean bone in his body,” they said ... He has the words “Faith” and “Believe” tattooed on each of his shoulders ... And he has kindness in his eyes.
Country music star and Lindale native Miranda Lambert honored her hometown and alma mater this weekend as the Lindale High School choir joined her on stage.
Breaking: The University of Texas System Board of Regents has voted to invest $95 million in Tyler for facilities at UT Tyler and the UT Health Science Center.
Snowboarding on Broadway! 🏄🏻♂️
Thank you to our reader Susanne Mackintosh, for sending us this iconic image of her husband Eric snowboarding down Broadway Ave this morning.
The
@thetylerloop
brought us coffee and breakfast tacos as a kind gesture to show solidarity with our newsroom and others in the wake of the
@capgaznews
shooting. Thank you.
Some of the original members of Robert E. Lee High School's "Rebel Guard" say it's time to change the name, and doing so would not take away from their memories and experiences at the school.
Inspiring students at Chapel Hill High School and leading by example, senior Emery Crayton is a powerhouse on campus who has recently received multiple recognitions.
A 21-year-old Tyler woman was arrested early Wednesday morning on the campus of Tyler Junior College after she allegedly stabbed a student during an argument in a campus parking lot.
There is no rivalry between John Tyler's top two students in the Class of 2019, and it could be because they are family.
Cousins Josue Gaona and Jose Romero have taken the top spots in the high school's senior class.
Lindale football fans got used to seeing Trey Mazratian every Friday night for the last three years. And while many people know Mazratian as a football player, he has much more to offer. The senior is set to graduate this week.
"The Marines have a good reputation. When we talk to young people they talk about idolizing sports athletes, entertainers and rappers, but there is a different ball game, too — the military."
Board to take action: The Tyler ISD school board will vote Thursday whether to move forward with changing the names of Robert E. Lee and John Tyler High Schools.
Post-game interviews with
@hada_wells13
(TJC’s guard Shahada Wells) Kilgore coach Brian Hoberecht and TJC coach Mike Marquis. Game highlight video also posted. More at and the
@newsjournal
.
Swoop there it is! The University of Texas at Tyler will keep the school's beloved eagle mascot Swoop.
While students and alumni are happy about the decision, many are expressing dissatisfaction with the process.
For 8 months, this abandoned Black cemetery in Tyler was cleaned up as volunteers found graves of Peete Elementary namesake, WWI vets, historic Tyler police officers and 63 people born into slavery.
@Tylerpaper
assisted in research. Story, video, photos:
BREAKING: Tyler Junior College's board of trustees has named the sole finalist who will become the college's next president after a 21-day waiting period.
Jabryn Carston, a 13-year-old student at Tyler ISD’s Caldwell Arts Academy, created a design for the Beauty and the Box program that shares a powerful message.
By not printing what he said, the media is hiding his beliefs. All East Texas media reported it last night. Also, as you point out, the FBI is on Line 1.
On Saturday night, the stadium filled up with red balloons during
@TylerISD
@TylerHighLions
graduation ceremony to honor former Tyler High senior Patrianna Pettigrew who passed away.
Pettigrew also had a reserved front row seat with a cap and gown.
When students come back from Winter Break, they'll be moving into the new academic wing at John Tyler High School. At Lee, students are preparing for their first performance in the renovated fine arts center.
Leaders who have been communicating with the school board said a special called meeting with an action item is expected soon, and the community is creating a fund to pay for any costs associated with a potential name change for Tyler ISD's high school.
Editing video today ...
@JohnTylerLions
beating Longview in 1938 they year after Longview won states!
@tylerisd
watch for more from
@PhilHicksETFS
(note, cheerleaders were all males)
Each year before AVID and National Honor Society students from John Tyler High School walk the stage during graduation, they take time to walk the halls during their annual Senior Walk for elementary school students.
Linda, as much as we know the impact we make in East Texas and occasional nationwide, the eyes of America were not on our newsroom calling this election. We will follow the legal proceedings when they happen.
With faith and hard work, Tyler High School twins Zackary and Quynton Johnson have beaten several odds and are set to graduate from Tyler High School on Friday.
Tyler ISD physical education teacher Ashley Phelps wiped tears of joy and excitement from her face as she was named Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year on Tuesday morning in Kilgore.
The Van duo of Jackson Willis and Jayden Jacobs, along with Gilmer's Abel Euceda were named to the 2018 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 4A first-team all-state high school football team that was released Tuesday.
BREAKING: UT Board of Regents approves $35 million partnership with Ardent Health Services, system to be known as UT Health East Texas.
#inextx
@UTHealthTyler
Our little butterfly friend, dubbed "Augusta Jr.," (after
@TMT_Augusta
) went out into the world today. He bopped
@Chelsea_Purgahn
in the face on the way out.