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.
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.
mounds of broken tree branches, wood, shingles, paneling, and other debris line the roadways as storm victims begin the arduous process of picking up the pieces and moving on with their lives.
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.
Nacogdoches Gardens is an initiative that promotes outdoor education, specifically gardening, at all of the schools within Nacogdoches, private and public.
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
SFA continues its research on the Golden Kiwi thru a Texas Dept of Agriculture grant and the participation of 7 kiwi farmers across East Texas and the gulf coast.
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.
Opening night was especially special for baseball fans in Nacogdoches after the city unveiled new lighting for the Nacogdoches baseball complex on Old Tyler Road.
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.
“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.”
After seeing a need to address the challenges that many young people face in today’s society, Coach Ivorie Ford decided to pour the real truth about what God words says to help.
The plan will serve as a guiding document for emergency management officials, city officials, and the general public with the goal of preventing or reducing future impacts from natural hazards.
The Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo has always been on the radar of East Texans. In 2015, it's popularity expanded when the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association named it one of the top five best rodeos in the nation. This year, Scott can be seen on the RFD TV show, Special Cowboy Moments, broadcast to audi
The prom event came together as an idea by parents and teachers who believed there was a need to build and foster relationships between parents and students.
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.”
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.
Angelina Arts Alliance is excited to welcome back a musical act that presents an interesting mix of genres, led primarily by two classically-trained musicians.
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 family of the man who founded a historic halfway inn in Chireno spent an afternoon visiting the home that can be considered part of their roots.Constructed only a few years after Texas gained its independence from Mexico, the Old Halfway Inn, today more commonly known as the Halfway Inn or Flou
Aside from the education, Simmons said Prom Project offers East Texas teenagers the opportunity to shop for dress, shoes, and accessories for their big night without the worry that price tags can bring.
One year after a sawmill was approved by the Lufkin city council and began its development, company officials said they have started the hiring process.
The Nacogdoches Police Department’s Facebook page said they received such a big response from the public that they would set up a similar speed enforcement zones based on their suggestions.
A mission based out of Texarkana is serving the community one child at a time. The woman at the center of it all said her sights are set on transforming of the foster care system in the surrounding states.
Angelina College has the means to continue offering free and affordable workplace safety courses to the public thanks to a $100,000 grant it received on Tuesday.
If you find it hard to disengage at the end of the day, a mental health conference planned at Stephen F. Austin State University will focus on finding balance in a tech-heavy world.
When children with disabilities outlive their parents, one East Texas ministry provides a solution for the tough question: “What will happen to my child?”
An 11-year-old boy who sold his show rabbits to raise money for the family of a fallen Nacogdoches County sheriff’s deputy made good on his promise Friday afternoon.
