Heartisans Village offers safe, affordable transitional housing for women By Joycelyne Fadojutimi MAIN PHOTO: Heartisans cuts ribbon for safe, affordable transitional housing. Photo by Joycelyne Fadojutimi. According to Zumper.com, the average cost of renting any decent place in Longview is $1,050. And here comes Heartisans’ Village Transitional Housing, with an average cost of $450 for a nice, safe, and furnished duplex. According to Julee Rachels, founder of Heartisans, this rent includes utilities. Rachels was filled with joy for the momentous Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting of Hear ..read more

By Dr. Micheal Guido Captain James Cook was one of the most famous British navigators. He sailed around the world many times. On each of his journeys he would take seeds of flowers that came from lovely English gardens. Whenever his ship reached a port, he would disembark with his crew. While the crew enjoyed the city, he would take some of the seeds he brought with him and plant them in a garden near the port. Everywhere he went, he left a reminder of his visit by planting seeds that brought beauty to the lives of the people who lived in that city. There is nothing more important for Christia ..read more

ETR Staff Report Longview Regional Medical Center donates $6,500 to Refuge International in honor of its medical staff L-R: Dr. Elizabeth Tidwell, Dr. Jordan Stanley, Dr. Chris Yancey, and Carroll Greenwaldt. Courtesy photo. In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC), found a unique way to celebrate the providers who serve at the hospital. In lieu of gifts, Longview Regional Medical Center’s medical staff elected to instead make a donation to a local charity. “This donation is a testament to the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our medical staff ..read more

By Matthew Mangino MAIN PHOTO: To kill a mockingbird: A scene from the play performed in the actual courthouse in Monroeville, Alabama. Photo credit: Carol M. Highsmith-Library of Congress. The Ethical Failings of Atticus Finch On Christmas day 1962, Universal Pictures released the film “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The movie was based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The film adaptation earned Gregory Peck an Academy Award. The story takes place during the Depression in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama. The narrator’s father, Atticus Finch, a lawyer and state le ..read more

Realize how many people look up to y’all and would love to be in yall’s shoes. Understand that y’all are all leaders in the school and the community and are held to a higher standard than anyone. Most of all, try to enjoy every moment of this. Y’all are making memories right now that you will remember for the rest of your lives. Beaux Limmer MAIN IMAGE: Beaux Limmer visits Tyler Legacy High School; speaks to students about hard work and character. Photo courtesy: Tyler ISD. By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Beaux Limmer was a football standout for the Robert E. Lee Red Raiders from 2014-2018. The 6’5 c ..read more

Adding $1.2 billion in capital investment By Joycelyne Fadojutimi MAIN IMAGE: Stakeholders at the EASTMAN billion-dollar announcement – Andrew Coggins, VP and Texas Operations Site Leader; Brad Lich, Eastman Chemical Corporate Exec. VP and CEO; Bill Stoudt, Gregg County Judge; Jay Dean, State Rep; Chad Sims, Harrison County Judge; Andy Mack, Mayor of Longview; Wayne Mansfield, CEO/President of LEDCO; and John Martin, Hallsville ISD Superintendent. Photo by City of Longview. Eastman recently picked Longview, Texas for its second United States molecular recycling facility. This operation will be ..read more

Trump’s first of 4 criminal trials gets underway By Matthew T. Mangino As you are reading this, Judge Juan M. Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom should be bustling with activity as an unprecedented criminal trial gets underway. For the first time in American history, a former president of the United States is sitting as a defendant in a criminal trial. Not to mention this defendant is currently leading in the polls to be elected president for a second time, in 2024. The facts are straightforward. Donald Trump was running for president in 2016. As Election Day loomed, Trump sought to silence a forme ..read more

Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your personal information. By Alvaro Puig – FTC Consumer Education Specialist QR codes seem to be everywhere. You may have scanned one to see the menu at a restaurant or pay for public parking. And you may have used one on your phone to get into a concert or sporting event, or to board a flight. There are countless other ways to use them, which explains their popularity. Unfortunately, scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal personal information. Here’s what to know. There are reports of scammers covering up QR codes on parking meters w ..read more

In the state of Texas, it is a felony to steal packages off front porches. But that won’t stop porch pirates who are on a mission to plunder holiday loot off the doorsteps of unsuspecting households. By Mechele Mills The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services has created an environment which allows shoppers to very conveniently search for the perfect gift for friends and family.  Unfortunately, purchasing and having the item shipped does not guarantee it’s delivery. BBB reminds consumers that there are steps which can be taken to prevent porch pirates f ..read more

Payments for people who wasted time on “pre-approved” Credit Karma credit card offers: Are you eligible? By Amy Hebert – Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Did Credit Karma say you were “pre-approved” for a credit card, but you ended up denied credit? Then you might be eligible to get a payment. Last year, Credit Karma agreed to pay $3 million to settle charges that it deceived people by claiming – falsely – that they had been “pre-approved” or had “90% odds” of approval for credit cards or loans offered by banks and lenders that used Credit Karma to promote their financial prod ..read more