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Longview ISD To Honor Veterans Saturday Night

Lucky Larry — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:02:28 +0000

For the past 30 years Longview ISD has honored veterans and active military members with a special ceremony and the tradition will continue Saturday evening with a special event at Lobo Stadium. The event will feature marching band along with a fireworks show. Longview ISD Superintendent Dr. Wilcox says, “We love our veterans and this [...]

Veterans Day Honored at Tyler's Texas State Veterans Home Friday, Nov. 9

Amy Austin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:30:13 +0000

This Friday, November, 9 is the first Veteran’s Day celebration at Tyler’s Texas State Veterans Home. The event is expected to draw hundreds to celebrate service to our nation. The Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler was named for two great local heroes, Travis Earl Watkins and James Marion Logan, both recipients of the [...]

Bullard Hosts The Red White & Blue Festival Saturday

Lucky Larry — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 03:51:28 +0000

Bullard will be hosting the Red White & Blue Festival on Saturday (November 3rd) to raise money to support veterans. The festival will begin with a parade and will have carnival rides, bounce houses, games, live entertainment, a car show and conclude with a concert and the best part is it’s free to the public! [...]

Join KNUE, Trace Adkins + WWII Vets at Brookshire's [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:45:53 +0000

Join KNUE along with country superstar Trace Adkins at Brookshire’s on Rice Road in Tyler this Thursday morning at 6 a.m. Brookshire Grocery Company is sending 33 WWII Veterans to Washington D.C. and Trace will be there to sing the National Anthem!Trace Adkins supports our military and the veterans are from Longview, Canton, Bullard, Malakoff, Frankston, [...]

Business Bootcamp for Veterans is April 28 in Tyler

Amy Austin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:15:26 +0000

Smith County is home to more than 18,000 veterans and has the the third largest Veteran's Service Organizations in Texas. The Veteran's and Community Roundtable of Tyler organization is working to make Tyler even more of a veteran-friendly place by offering veterans entrepreneurial, health and welfare related opportunities.

NASCAR Fans Boo Michelle Obama

Marcie Pink — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:38:14 +0000

First Lady along with Joe Biden's wife, Dr. Jilly Bidden spent their Sunday supporting NASCAR and an organization "Joining Forces" which has been created to help our veterans with training and ultimately jobs. Unfortunately they were met with boos as heard in the video after the jump.

KNUE Takes Part In Veterans Job Fair

Amy Austin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:59:30 +0000

Veterans Day is Friday, November 11, and in honor of those who have fought for our freedoms, Workforce Solutions of East Texas in Tyler, is holding a job fair for Veterans on November, 9.KNUE will be there for the ceremonial kick-off, honoring the Veterans. The ceremonies start at 8am and the job fair begins at [...]

Which Colleges Are Veteran Friendly?

Kathy Landin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:01:44 +0000

A recent survey conducted by Military Times Edge ranks which colleges are best for military veterans.

Most of the schools making the list were public, including 51 of the 59 highest ranking four-year schools. The top five four-year schools included Concord University, taking the number one spot, Eastern Kentucky University at number two, Rutgers in third, California University of Pennsylvania at number four and University of South Florida coming in fifth.

8th Annual Veteran Job Fair

Amy Austin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:03:56 +0000

Workforce Solutions of East Texas - Tyler is holding their 8th Annual Veteran-Focused Job Fair on Wednesday, November 9th from 9a-Noon. The job fair of course is opened to all, but it focuses on military veterans.

Powerful New Joe Nichols Video

Danny Merrell — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:57:55 +0000

What a moving tribute to those who sacrifice of themselves so that others enjoy freedom. The Shape I’m In – Joe Nichols – Joe Nichols Videos