Women in Tyler 2026 Honorees Announced
January 5th, 2026KLTV Women in Tyler revealed their 2026 honorees for their upcoming luncheon at the McClendon House on Monday night. This year’s honorees include: Marnelle Durrett Elva Estrada Cherie Jones Alicia Lansford Dr. Julie Philley Jackie Clay Robertson The ...
East Texas students with visual impairments buy gifts for others, learn life skills at ‘Vision Christmas’
December 10, 2025KLTV TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Over 60 students from 17 East Texas School districts gathered in Tyler for the East Texas Lighthouse for the blind’s “Vision Christmas.” Students were given $20 to buy a gift for Toys for ...
East Texas marks White Cane Day at Tyler’s Bergfeld Park
October 25, 2025Tyler Morning Telegraph Friday’s third annual East Texas White Cane Day at Bergfeld Park celebrated the resilience of individuals with visual impairments while shining a spotlight on the importance of inclusion and accessibility in everyday life. The local ...
Beep Baseball brings inclusion, competition in East Texas
May 6, 2025Tyler Morning Telegraph The crack of the bat isn’t the only sound that matters in the game of baseball. For athletes who are blind or visually impaired, the success of a base hit depends on the steady beeping ...
Craig Ellis Shines Spotlight On East Texas Lighthouse and Horizon Industries on KTBB Radio
April 10, 2025 Earlier this month, East Texas Lighthouse was honored to be featured on KTBB’s weekly radio program, In Focus. Our very own Craig Ellis joined the show to share the rich history of our organization, provide an overview ...
A Beacon of Hope: East Texas Lighthouse empowers the blind, helps with independence
ETX View MagazineStory by Jennifer Scott Photography by Les Hassell and Cause Creative Group Click here to access full article and view pictures TYLER, Texas (ETX View) - In the heart of Tyler, the East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind ...
White Cane Day Celebration takes place at Bergfeld Park in Tyler
Author: Alex Weister KLTV Published: October 12, 2024 TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A White Cane Day celebration took place at Bergfeld Park to recognize the achievements of those who are blind or visually impaired. The name of the event and ...
Students with Vision Impairment from Across East Texas Meet Up to Play Goalball at SFA
Author: Vanessa Johnson KTRE Published: February 2, 2024 NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Goalball is a sport that not many people know about. Students across East Texas with different types of vision impairment met Friday to play against one another at ...
