Upper East Texas News

Abbott highlights report that shows teachers in DeKalb ISD received significant pay increase

By Elle Johnson | Nov 10, 2020

A report giving the pay raises for Texas teachers was released by Gov. Greg Abbott, with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), due to House Bill 2, which indicates teachers with over five years of experience received an average raise of $5,200.

Texarkana receives federal CARES Act funding to help small businesses survive COVID-19 impact

By Elle Johnson | Aug 23, 2020

The Economic Development Administration has released $18.6 million in CARES Act funding to 12 economic development agencies across Texas – including Texarkana – to provide assistance grants to small businesses to help them survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lamar County Chamber of Commerce launches financial relief program for small businesses

By Elle Johnson | Jul 14, 2020

The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce has launched a COVID-10 Support Program, which is designed to help small businesses in the area suffering from impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.