Marching to save our schools
By Mary Tedrow I was born and raised in Washington, DC before the miracle of air-conditioning. I know well that July is a beast in that city. Yet I will return to Washington, DC on July 30 to...
View ArticleParents learn about new tests
Information about an unfamiliar test raised a lot of questions for Tyler ISD parents who were introduced to the STAAR End of Course (EOC) Exams, the new statewide testing program for Texas high school...
View ArticleOnline resource prepares students
Ninth grade students at John Tyler and Robert E. Lee high schools have access to a new online study resource called OnTRACK. The web-based lessons are designed to prepare students for the STAAR...
View ArticleRegion 7 to hold 4th Annual Citizen Bee competition
Region 7 Education Service Center will hold the 4th Annual Regional Citizen Bee Competition on March 23, 2012, from 8:30am to 12:00pm, at their location in Kilgore. Six schools bringing over 30...
View ArticleALZHEIMER’S: New test at ETMC helps identify hallmarks of the disease
A new imaging procedure at ETMC will help doctors’ pinpoint key differences between Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. “This is an important step forward in evaluating patients with signs of...
View ArticleHealth fair promotes wellness
Good Shepherd Emergency Center-Kilgore, Good Shepherd Medical Associates Family Health Center-Kilgore and Allegiance Specialty Hospital are hosting a Community Health Fair in Kilgore. This event is...
View ArticleScholars honored: Duke University honors six Longview ISD students
Five Foster Middle School students and a Judson Middle School student earned State Recognition from Duke University for their scores on the SAT college entrance exam. Jacob Biggs Levi Grant Mary Claire...
View ArticleWhy should you be honest?
“I was honest once, and it felt really good. If you’re not honest, you just look bad,” says Brittani, age 6. Once? “Honesty is important because people have to trust you to be a friend,” says Natalie,...
View ArticleFaith lessons in unemployment
How does it feel to be laid off? If you can’t answer that question yourself, there’s a good chance you know someone who can. Countless numbers of people in our community understand what it’s like to be...
View ArticleSoil testing deadline extended
The deadline for the Gregg/Upshur County Soil Test Drive has been extended to Fri., Sept. 20, 2013 to allow gardeners and forage producers’ ample opportunity to turn in samples of their soil(s) for...
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