A month after powerful tornadoes cut a path of destruction through the town of Alto, members of one congregation say they're finding unexpected blessings after this test of faith.
Groups and organizations across East Texas could use a helping hand... or several ... to do their work in the community. Here’s where you can jump in to help.
As a child of the foster system for most of his life, the eighth-grader is ready for a new adventure: finding a forever family."I just want a family who loves me,” said Armani between climbs. “I really don’t want much more.”
Since 1994, “Blue Sunday” has been an opportunity for people of all faiths to pray for abused children and those who intervene to rescue them.Getting involved is as simple as asking your church leaders to pray for this cause during Sunday service on April 28th.
Daylon, 13, loves playing basketball and making friends in the foster care system. While this spirited teen knows the value of friendship, he also knows how important it is to have a family support system.
Here are some organizations that would appreciate some helping hands to serve their neighbors. This is a good way for you to meet new people and do a good deed, while you’re at it!
No matter where you are this weekend, an East Texas organization helping abused foster children is hosting an event you can take part in.This Saturday, Artfix Cultured Studios in Downtown Tyler is teaming up with Hope Haven of Smith County for “Stronger Together: Women Artists.”“Every dime that is
One in four boys, and one is six girls, will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday; an event to collect shoes for foster kids and raise awareness of this issue will take place on Thursday.
Caldwell Zoo is welcoming two new arrivals - a pair of 8-year-old African elephants.Emanti and eMacembe “Mac” LaLu Hlata are half-brothers from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
- Officials with the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame have released the names of the 2019 inductees, as well as details about the August when the inductees will be honored.
When a child is removed from a home by CPS, one of the first things they need is a bed to sleep in. Organizations like “Beds of Hope” work fill that need. According to the “Beds of Hope” Facebook page, their next event is happening Saturday, April 6th in Longview.
A new name and a new initiative is in place for an East Texas organization that has been helping children across East Texas for years. “We've been waiting a long time to be able to share this with people,” said East Texas Orphan Care Network’s Justin Hayes.
Livingston native and “American Idol” contestant Laci Kaye Booth is competing on one of the country’s biggest national stages - ABC’s “American Idol.”Friday, Booth visited with the East Texas Now desk about the competition and her music.
The 5th Annual Junior Showcase will be held at Heritage Plaza in Longview from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, according to the Big Pines Blues Society of East Texas.
“This is not a Dallas problem, this is not a Houston problem, this is a problem everywhere,” said East Texas CASA Executive Director Shelly Smith. “Whether you talk about it or don't talk about it, it exists.”
If you find yourself contemplating what to grab for lunch or dinner today, you could always grab a bite to eat and at the same time, help give to a non-profit organization that’s making a difference in East Texas.
Here is a list of groups and organizations that could use a helping hand. Volunteering is the perfect way to meet new people and become involved in your community.
Longtime firefighter M.V. Hudson was added to the Firefighter Memorial in Austin on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Relatives and members of the New London Fire Department were there to witness the event.
Gregg County stop-over of Run for the Wall. The mission ride begins in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and culminates with participation in Rolling Thunder’s “Ride for Freedom” on the way to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Another East Texan is headed to Hollywood.Malakoff’s Trey Jackson received a golden ticket and will move on to the next round of competition on ABC’s “American Idol.”
The master plan is a more detailed follow-up to the 2007 City of Tyler Comprehensive Plan, which sets out the vision, principles, and priorities for the next 20 years.
A new study published in February 2019 claims to have broken down life expectancy in the state of Texas by gender and ethnicity down to the ZIP code and county levels.
Every year, survivors of the New London school explosion and their descendants mark the solemn occasion. Today, we’re remembering those whose lives were lost in the blast.
A leader in the Islamic community of Tyler has condemned the deadly attack on two mosques in New Zealand, calling the shooting “disheartening" for Muslim relations.
As part of the Longview Public Library’s Summer Reading Club series, the library will play host to Brett Roberts and The Incredible Bubble Show. The free show begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center Complex.
The City of Tyler has announced the unusual taste and odor customers recently experienced should decrease relatively fast now that its second water treatment plant is up and running again.
Funds provided by TxDOT for the Section 5310 program would be used to create a voucher program so those who live outside the city limits of Tyler have the ability to get access to transportation.
