TWC Launches New Child Care Resources Webpage
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today announced the launch of a new online resource for Texas employers. The Child Care Resources for Employers webpage is designed to help employers better support their employees’ child care needs. “We are empowering Texas employers with the tools they need to support working families, which is a…
Read MoreNET RMA to Host Virtual and In-Person Public Meetings Toll 49 Segment 6
The North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) will host virtual and in-person public meetings to share information and gather input on the proposed extension of Toll 49 from SH 110 to US 271, part of the Tyler Outer Loop. The proposed project is currently undergoing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) study. The environmental…
Read MoreRalph Ellison’s “Invisible Man”
Ralph Ellison in about 1950, shortly before “Invisible Man” was published. Photo: Gordon Parks. Used by permission. Prints and Photographs Division. Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man” May 26, 2026 Posted by: Neely Tucker Share this post: —This is a guest post by Barbara Bair, a historian in the Manuscript Division. It also appears in the May/June…
Read MoreSmith County Fatal Crash – 5/22/26
TYLER – On May 22, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol (HP) Troopers responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 31 near Surrey Trail. A preliminary investigation indicated that a silver GMC Sierra pickup truck was traveling westbound on State Highway 31. The driver of…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Taking a moment to appreciate our soulmate
By Dr. Billy Holland Recently, I was sitting in my office on a dreary afternoon, tapping on the keyboard and listening to the rain blowing against the window. The house is quiet during the day as my writing routine includes our dog sprawled out on the cool hardwood floor, snoring contentedly around my desk. Then…
Read MoreSafety features scheduled to be added along highways in Cass, Upshur counties
Work scheduled to take about 11 months May 26, 2026 ATLANTA – Safety features are scheduled for roadways in Cass and Upshur counties, according to plans awarded in April by the Texas Department of Transportation. “This project includes over 11 miles of roadway in these two counties. The safety features to be added on driveway culverts are…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas Urologist Earns National Recognition for Advanced ED Care
Tyler, Texas (May 26, 2026) — Clay Williams, DO, has earned designation as a Coloplast Center of Excellence (COE), a distinction that recognizes physicians who demonstrate the highest level of expertise, training and commitment to patient care in penile prosthesis treatment. Dr. Williams, UT Tyler School of Medicine clinical faculty, is a board-certified urologist…
Read MoreSWEPCO Issues Request for Proposals to Support Reliability and Future Energy Needs
SHREVEPORT, La. (May 26, 2026) – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), is seeking submissions for its three Request for Proposals (RFPs) for additional generation and capacity resources to supply the needs of its customers and comply with Southwest Power Pool’s planning reserve margin requirement. This RFP reflects SWEPCO’s long-term planning process, which accounts for…
Read MoreEast Texas Food Bank Plans Free Summer Food Program
Church at West Mountain – Summer Food 6259 US Hwy 271 S Gilmer, TX 75645 TYLER — The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) kicks off the free Summer Food Program for children on Tuesday, June 2, at 43 East Texas locations with a special event at the Glass Recreation Center in Tyler from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring…
Read MoreUpshur County Youth Soccer Association to hold general meeting on June 25
The Upshur County Youth Soccer Association annual general meeting will be held on June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Credit Union of Texas Gilmer Gathers Building. Please come and be a part of a large growing organization and support the youth of our community. We need volunteers for all different types of positions!
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