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**Tyler ISD Board Approves $10.5 Million Compensation Plan, Boosting Starting Teacher Salary to $60,000** Tyler, Texas – The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees has approved a new compensation plan for all district employees, committing an investment of $10.5 million for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The plan, given final approval during the board meeting on […]

**SMITH COUNTY: Multiple Crashes Disrupt I-20 Eastbound Traffic Monday Morning** SMITH COUNTY, Texas – Multiple vehicle crashes, attributed to heavy rainfall, caused significant disruptions and closures on I-20 Eastbound in Smith County near Van Highway for several hours Monday morning. Smith County officials began receiving reports of the crashes around 11:22 AM. One major incident […]

**UT Health East Texas Opens New Clinic and Urgent Care Center in West Tyler** **TYLER, Texas** – UT Health East Texas officially opened its new Clinic and Urgent Care – West Tyler facility on Monday, November 4, 2024, expanding access to comprehensive healthcare services for residents in the rapidly growing West Tyler area. Located at […]

**North Texas RB Damon Bankston Earns Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Honorable Mention** DENTON, Texas – North Texas running back Damon Bankston has been recognized with an Honorable Mention for the prestigious Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, following his record-setting performance this past week. The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, acknowledging Bankston's […]

**UT Tyler Women's Basketball Poised for 2023-24 Season Under Coach Alvidrez** The UT Tyler women's basketball team is gearing up for an anticipated 2023-24 season, entering under fifth-year head coach Rebecca Alvidrez with a No. 6 ranking in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) Preseason Poll. This projection aligns with their finish last season, signaling continued […]

Tyler ISD Board Approves $209.6 Million Operating Budget for 2024-2025 School Year The Tyler Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees approved a $209.6 million General Operating Fund Budget for the 2024-2025 school year during its regular meeting on June 17. The budget is designed to support the district’s approximately 17,295 students and operational needs […]

**Caldwell Arts Academy Brings Vibrant Día de los Muertos Celebration to Downtown Tyler** Downtown Tyler buzzed with activity on Monday, October 30th, as the Caldwell Arts Academy hosted its annual Día de los Muertos celebration, drawing numerous families to the East Texas Review offices. The vibrant cultural event, held from 5 to 7 p.m. at […]

**Tyler ISD Board Extends Superintendent Marty Crawford's Contract Through 2027** **TYLER, TX –** The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a one-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford at a special board meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The extension will keep Dr. Crawford at the helm of the district through June 30, […]

**East Texas School Districts Propose $543 Million in Bond Referendums on November 4, 2025 Ballot** East Texas voters face a substantial ballot on November 4, 2025, with six local school districts seeking a combined total of $543 million in bond funding for facility upgrades, safety enhancements, and technology improvements. These local propositions will appear alongside […]

**East Texas Voters Head to Polls for Local Bonds, State Amendments on November 4** East Texas residents will cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to decide on a slate of local school bond issues and statewide constitutional amendments. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM across the region. […]