KETK/FOX51 Published: October 22, 2023Michael Garcia TYLER, Texas (KETK) – An employee of East Texas Lighthouse in Tyler recently won the 2023 Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award from the National Industries for the Blind (NIB). Craig Ellis, had a 12-year career in management and owned a flooring...
CBS 19 Published: October 11, 2023Zak Wellerman Tyler, Texas - An East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind employee has been named the winner of the National Industries for the Blind's Milton J Samuelson Career Achievement Award for his work in advocating for the local blind community. Craig Ellis,...
Tyler Morning Telegraph Published: October 14, 2023Jennifer Scott Tyler, Texas - The East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind hosted its inaugural East Texas White Cane Day on Friday morning at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. The event celebrates the achievements of those who are blind or visually impaired,...
KLTV - Tyler Published: September 21, 2023 LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - If you were told you will permanently lose you sight, what would you do? Two East Texans who have accepted that loss tell us with the help of the Texas Workforce Commission, they are learning how...
KLTV - Tyler Published: September 19, 2023 September is known as National Service Animal Month. This month is used to highlight and bring awareness to the extraordinary work service animals do. Emily Anderson is originally from the DFW area and recently chose to move to Tyler to start...
KCTV - Kansas City Published: September 4, 2023 A Kansas City man who was born blind defied the odds and was able to fulfill his dreams, throwing the first pitch at the Royals game on Labor Day. “I always thought that sports was something that was out of...
Tyler Morning Telegraph Published: August 17, 2023 East Texas Lighthouse was recognized with Grainger’s 2022 Partners in Performance Award. Grainger, a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating supplies, presents the award to a select group of suppliers for outstanding performance throughout the year. Grainger’s Partners in Performance Award...
KLTV Author: Andrea Valdez Published: July 6, 2023 TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - As people get older, many would think it is time to slow down and take it easy. However, with the help of new technology, it’s a new way to learn something every day. Eleanor Scott, 99, proves...
Tyler Morning Telegraph Author: Jessica Payne Published: July 4, 2023 The East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind recently held its second annual Camp Lighthouse last week focusing on independence. The camp is a way for blind and visually impaired high school students to have an opportunity to safely experience...
CBS 19 Author: José Alonzo Published: June 29, 2023 TYLER, Texas — It’s the season for summer camps and many within East Texas are already underway. While many focus on fun activities the East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind's summer camp, Camp Lighthouse, is going the extra mile by...
