May 10, 2015 - Comparison Ratings that Help Consumers Compare and Choose Among Hospitals

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the first time introduced star ratings on Hospital Compare, the agency’s public information website, to make it easier for consumers to choose a hospital and understand the quality of care they deliver. Today’s announcement builds on a larger effort across HHS to build a health care system that delivers better care, spends health care dollars more wisely, and results in healthier people.

May 7, 2015 - It’s May – and Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is celebrating National Electrical Safety Month. While safety for our members is top priority year-round, Electrical Safety Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of safety excellence.

May 5, 2015 - The University of Texas at Tyler held spring 2015 commencement ceremonies May 1 and 2, President Rodney H. Mabry announced. Nine hundred eighty nine degree candidates were recognized in the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

The commencement schedule was:

    College of Nursing and Health Sciences – 3 p.m. May 1
    College of Arts and Sciences – 6 p.m. May 1
    College of Business and Technology – 10 a.m. May 2
    Colleges of Education and Psychology and Engineering – 1 p.m. May 2

April 30, 2015 - Hello, my name is Brad Hinton. I would like for you to know that I am a candidate for the Shelbyville ISD School Board.

I have lived in Shelbyville, Texas my entire life. My wife, Dena and I own and operate a broiler farm and cattle operation on the land I grew up on, west of the school on FM 417. My daughter, Harley and son, Clayton help us. Harley attends Shelbyville Middle School and our son Clayton attends Center Christian Academy.

April 30, 2015 - My name is Pat Gray and I am running for Mayor of Joaquin. I grew up in Joaquin and moved away for a short period of time but I’ve been back in Joaquin for the past 26 years. I have served on the city council for 5 years. During my time on the council we have annexed more of the Haslam strip, built a new water system and in the process of getting another sewer system. Joaquin is continuing to grow and I am glad I have been a part of some of this growth. I have done my best to serve the citizens of Joaquin.