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 2026 Judith K. Guthrie Legacy of Service Award winner is Vera Moore. The nominations come...
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 Tots. “Giving back to the people that really...
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 event precedes and coincides with National...
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 of a softball — and the...
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 of the wide range of programs...
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 is more than just a resource for...
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 national day, which takes place Oct. 15, highlights the...
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 the SFA campus. Beverly Jackson, an orientation and...
Author: JD Conte KLTV Published: January 3, 2024 TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading knowledge of the disease that, according to the CDC, affects almost 3,000,000 Americans and is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is a disease that attacks...
Author: Avery Niles KLTV Published: January 7, 2024 EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - Roughly two percent of the population is legally blind or visually impaired. Of those, less than 10 percent can read braille. Braille is a system that is a set of six dots arranged in two columns that...
