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(LONGVIEW, Texas) – CHRISTUS Good Shepherd has successfully performed its first Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, marking another milestone in the health system’s continued investment in advanced, reliable and integrated cancer care. The procedure was performed Aug. 6 by pulmonologist Dr. Venkatesh Donty using the Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform to biopsy a suspicious lung nodule. The minimally…

From the Desk of Sabina Carr  President/CEO, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Dallas, the word is out. This season will mark the final year of the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. After twelve years, these cherished displays will take their final bow, and I wanted you to hear…

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program. This week, we highlight the service of Colonel (Col.) Rich Buickerood who served in the United States Air Force. Born in…

August 6, 2026 Erika Alvarado graduated from Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) in 2021 with an Associate of Social Work. Looking back, she says NTCC was more than just the place where she started college—it was where she found lifelong friendships and professors who truly believed in her. One professor who made a lasting impact…

August 6, 2026 The fully online Business Administration – Logistics Management Certificate prepares students for careers in one of today’s fastest-growing industries. The program provides foundational knowledge in logistics, supply chain operations, warehouse management, and business principles, making it an excellent option for working adults or anyone looking to advance their career while balancing other…

August 6, 2026 Members of Alpha Mu Chi, Northeast Texas Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, brought home major honors from the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Texas Honors Institute held July 10–12 at Tyler Junior College. NTCC students secured four of the ten prestigious Texas Regional Scholarships awarded statewide. The…

A favorite toy or treat can become dangerous in an instant if it gets lodged in your pet’s airway.   Because choking is a terrifying emergency for pets and their owners, Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares what every pet owner and…

PLANO, Texas – A Dallas drug dealer has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas in connection with an overdose death, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Dauerashawn Carr, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine and…