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19/08/2025

𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 ✨️🥼
UT Tyler 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 $𝟭 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The University of Texas at Tyler received a $971,195 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support research led by Dr. Andrey Komissarov, UT Tyler School of Medicine professor of cellular and molecular biology. Komissarov, in collaboration with biopharmaceutical company SignaBlok, will develop a drug to improve the treatment for empyema, a pleural infection that causes a buildup of infected fluid around the lungs.

“This project is a powerful example of how UT Tyler is advancing research that directly impacts
patient care,” said Dr. Sue Cox, School of Medicine dean. “

“This isn’t just about investing in a treatment to extend and improve lives today,” said Komissarov. None of this would be possible without the tremendous support of UT Tyler, especially President Julie Philey, MD.

Pneumonia is the leading cause of empyema, which affects up to 65,000 people in the U.S. each year.

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Elizabeth Wingfield, Sarah Buchanan, Beverley Golden, Jeff Noblitt, East Texas Review Newspaper East Texas Locals Tyler, Sydney Baker, Emily Battle, Nicolette Billups, Hannah Leitner, Jordan Ratliff Paula Paz Jimenez Joycelyne Fadojutimi

The University of Texas at Tyler received a $971,195 grant "None of this would be possible without the tremendous support of UT Tyler, especially

18/08/2025

Gala Gathering Tyler with Derrith Allgood Bondurant, Vickie Smith, Donna Fraser, Sonia Mejias, La’Keidra Lincoln and many Gals had a zoorific time at their recent Caldwell Zoo.

Cudos to Azalea Catering for a delectable breakfast.

Thanks to Caldwell Zoo Executive Director
and her team for a great and informative presentation.

Many thanks to Derrith Allgood Bondurant and her wingwoman Vickie Smith for organizing the event!

Did I forget to mention the fabulous door prizes and the award winning photographer Michael Cavazos who took several shots at the event to be featured in infinitieplus magazine September edition.

Check it out in pictures!

18/08/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Patrick Swindle! 🌟
Longview Regional Medical Center 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫

“Patrick brings strategic leadership and operational know-how, and community focus,” said Michael Morris, Board Chair of LRMC.

“It’s an honor to return home to East Texas and serve the communities that helped shape who I am. - Patrick Swindle

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Libby Bryson Michael Morros, Brett Maxfield, infinitieplus Magazine

LRMC announces new Chief Executive Officer LONGVIEW, Texas (August 18, 2025) Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC) today announced Patrick Swindle as

18/08/2025

A real elephant in the room: Gals Gathering Tyler with Derrith Allgood Bondurant. Stay tuned!

18/08/2025

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 🏡
Greg Abbott 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲

"Private property rights are a cornerstone of our Texas values,” said Governor Abbott. "Texas is facing a squatting crisis, with property owners struggling to evict delinquent tenants or remove people who were never supposed to be on their property in the first place. Through these new laws, homeowners now have an efficient means of evicting squatters from their property."

Joining Governor Abbott was Speaker Dustin Burrows, Senator Bryan Hughes, Senator Paul Bettencourt, Representative Angie Chen Button,
Representative Jeff Leach, Texas Association of Business President and CEO Glenn Hamer, Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO Greg Sindelar, and Greystar Apartments Managing Director of Real Estate Renee Zahn.

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Betty Russo, Janie Havel, Jimmy Pokorny, Lauren McCullough, Nyein Gray, Steffen Riener

Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 1333 AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill

16/08/2025

💜 CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 ⚕️🏆

𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙅𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚, 𝙎𝙪𝙡𝙥𝙝𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨, 𝙏𝙮𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚

(TYLER, Texas) – Three hospitals in the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Health System have been
nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for
delivering high-quality stroke care.

“These honors are a testament to the dedication of our teams that continuously strive to achieve
the best possible outcomes for our patients,” said
Jennifer Burwell, stroke program manager at
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler

American Heart Association American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines Stroke Award, Daisy Team Award, Ashley Perkins, Brandi Dunford, Chris Glenney, Christina Mosier, Coleman Swierc, Dr. Cristina Wohlgehagen, Dr. George Kariampuzha, Dr. Jennifer Shupe, Dr. Lester Collins III, Dr. Margarete Borck, Dr. Tikku George, Dwain Coates, Edie Gobert, Jamie Maddox, Jason Proctor, Jeff Puckett, Jennifer Burwell, Joan Rogers, Julie Adams, Kala Anders, Karmen Serda, Katie Reese, Lindsey Bradley, Marty Margetts, Mike Hines, Paul Generale, Randy Safady, Robin Rowan, Scott Fossey, Sherri Durham, Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Steve Brice, Joycelyne Fadojutimi Paula Paz Jimenez

Hospitals in Jacksonville, Sulphur Springs, Tyler recognized for excellence in stroke care “These honors are a testament to the dedication of our teams

15/08/2025

🌹 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 – Tyler ISD
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗘𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀! 🎉
Tyler ISD is celebrating one of its strongest years in a decade, with preliminary Texas Education Agency ratings showing growth and success across multiple campuses. From back-to-back A ratings to double-digit gains at several schools, their students, teachers, and staff continue to raise the bar. These provisional results highlight their hometown school district's hard work and dedication as they move forward with their
“Next is Now” vision for excellence!

“The accountability rests in this room—with our educators, our students, our parents, and our hometown community." - Dr. Crawford, Superintendent of Tyler Independent School District

Jennifer Hines, Andy Woods Elementary School, Birdwell Dual Language Immersion School, Bonner Elementary School, Caldwell Arts Academy Douglas Elementary School, Dr. Marty Crawford, Early College High School, Legacy High School, Moore Middle School, Orr Elementary School, Ownes Elementary School, Peete Elementary School, T.J Austin Elementary School, Three Lakes Middle School

Tyler ISD Celebrates Preliminary TEARatings! Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD announced its preliminary Texas Education Agency (TEA)accountability ratings,

12/08/2025

🎉 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! The August 2025 issue of infinitieplus Magazine is now available exclusively for download and to read online.

Cover Story: The City of Kilgore, Texas's Mayor, Ronald Spradlin
Women Today: Kilgore College President
Dr. Brenda S. Kays

The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Medical Committee toured the non-profit Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County - Plus!
Learn how they are working together to tackle Alzheimer's.

Tyler ISD & Longview ISD Bumps up salaries.

How to choose the right storage facility... ?

UT Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center Advisor Virgel Conner receives State recognition!

✔️ 5 Common health conditions that affect women.
✔️ 5 Ways to ensure a greater business, work-family balance.
✔️ Considerations for your second act.

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11/08/2025

🎉 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 infinitieplus Magazine's 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 Kilgore College

"I didn't necessarily choose the mission of community colleges, but it certainly chose me," she says. "It got into my DNA, and I have never looked back." Kilgore College President,
Dr. Brenda S. Kays

Texas House of Representatives Speaker Dade Phelan appointed Dr. Kays to the Texas Commission on Community College Finance, which led directly to passage of House Bill 8, allocating $683 million in funding for Texas community colleges.

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Story by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi
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Shaping tomorrow, redefining success one student at a time Story by Joycelyne FadojutimiPhotos by VizCre8ve Media “I didn’t necessarily choose the mission

10/08/2025

🎒⚕️ 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐒 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬
𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧
𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬

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Dr. Evelyn Chou, Coleman Swierc

(EAST TEXAS) – As the summer break comes to an end and students across the state prepare a return to the classroom, CHRISTUS Health is reminding parents