By MACY MAXWELL/Staff Writer The University of Texas at Tyler has received a $2 million gift from the Byers Family Foundation to help establish a center for Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnosis and treatment. UT System [Read More…]
By JUDE RATCLIFF/Multimedia Journalist Robert Roberson from East Texas is on death row in Texas after being convicted for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter in 2002. He was found guilty of his causing his [Read More…]
By ORION BAKER/Video Editor Assistant Texas A&M Kingsville baseball coaches watch from the dugout as they fall to defeat Feb. 22 at Irwin Field. Photo by ORION BAKER. Pitcher Rawley Hector [Read More…]
By AVERY SALAS/Contributor For Paul Hancock, land is more than just property — it is a testament to a legacy built over generations. As a proud son of the Republic of Texas, Hancock’s connection to [Read More…]
By MACY MAXWELL/Staff Writer The East Texas Big Event, a day of community service co-hosted by UT Tyler and Tyler Junior College, took place Feb. 22 in Tyler. During the opening ceremony in Bergfeld Park, [Read More…]
By MARIA VELASQUEZ/Contributor Since the University of Texas at Tyler opened a Starbucks in the library in the fall semester, it has become a frequently visited spot for students looking for beverages, food, a study [Read More…]
By GRACE GILES/Contributor For many students, the biggest challenge in college is not the workload but financial issues. According to Ellucian, 59% of college students conside dropping out and 19% drop out due to financial [Read More…]
By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer East Texas lawyers volunteered their time Feb. 23 to help families with mixed immigration status fill out paperwork that ensures a plan for their kids. A mixed-status family is one where [Read More…]
A loose utility pole caused a power shutdown to the IT building, Police Station, University Pines, and the Foundry at 2:52 p.m. today. The heavy wind and rainfall from Tuesday’s morning storm knocked an electric [Read More…]
By MICHAEL MCKELVEY/Contributor The School of Performing Arts hosted a student recital Feb. 18 at the Braithwaite Recital Hall. It featured six music majors including a pianist, soprano singers and musicians playing a trumpet, saxophone, and [Read More…]