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PATH Presents Awards to Smith County
Smith County recently received PATH’s Trudy Richardson Community Impact Award at the nonprofit’s annual dinner.
The award was given to the county for its partnership with PATH to “impact families facing eviction due to the economic impact of COVID-19.” This, combined with the benefits to local landlords, has made a huge difference for Smith County residents,” he said.
Smith County partnered with PATH (People Attempting to Help) to use approximately $8.8 million in COVID relief funds for rental assistance to local tenants, landlords and utility companies. The program assisted approximately 1,900 households and paid 527 landlords and 36 utility companies.
Smith County Commissioners Joanne Hampton and Neil Franklin and Justice of the Peace James Meredith attended the dinner and accepted the award on behalf of the county.
Launched in 2019, the Trudy Richardson Community Impact Award primarily recognizes companies and organizations that support PATH and have made a significant impact on its ability to fulfill its mission and deliver its services. Trudy Richardson was the granddaughter of her Mrs. Gertrude Windsor, the famous Tyler philanthropist who founded PATH in the mid-1980s. She has been deeply and passionately involved with PATH over the years and has served as a permanent member of its Board of Directors for her lifetime.
Smith County would also like to congratulate 89.5 KVNE on receiving an award for inspiring a record number of children during the Coats for Kids campaign.
Bethesda Health Clinic Announces New Providers, More Staff News
Carol Price, FNP-PMHNP, was recently welcomed to the nonprofit Bethesda Health Clinic’s team of providers, which was recently announced on its Facebook page.
Price joined the staff after volunteering at the clinic for two years.
“I have been a nurse forever and a nurse practitioner since 2011,” said Price. “I am a Family Nurse (FNP) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMHNP), and I do both roles here. I am honored and I love my patients!”
Bethesda also recently announced that Onissa Mitchell has released another book, a moving devotional.
The title of the book is “ChoZen II Heal: A Nurse’s Daily Dedication”. Mitchell shares that her book is really for “everyone.”
Mitchell has been with Bethesda for many years as a part-time nurse practitioner. Her book is available on Amazon.
White House and Bullard announce dates for holiday events
The White House Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced its annual Christmas in the Park and Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3rd.
The Chamber of Commerce encourages residents and businesses to “save the date.”
In a post on Facebook, the Chamber of Commerce said, “We are planning a great day for vendors at the park and our annual Christmas Parade. Booth information and parade sign-ups are currently being finalized. and will be released as soon as possible.”
The theme of this year’s parade is Sounds of Christmas. All floats are encouraged to incorporate seasonal music.
The City of Bullard also recently announced dates for its annual Christmas Parade and Magic in Maine.
Magic on Main is set for Friday, December 2nd from 5pm to 9pm and will be a night filled with food, fun, shopping, pictures with Santa, lighting the Christmas tree for the third time and more.
The parade will take place on Saturday, December 3rd at 5:45pm, with the main movie continuing at 7:30pm.
Vendor registration and parade registration applications will be available soon, the city said in a statement.
Henry & Peters Announces Promotion
Henry & Peters in Tyler recently announced a promotion.
Austin Mahoney has been promoted to IT Director and Rebecca Brignac has been promoted to Processing Supervisor.
The office also added fall intern Anna-Grace Hardin, a student at UT Tyler.
Henry & Peters’ Tyler office is located at 3310 S. Broadway, Suite 100, Tyler. For more information, visit henrypeters.com or call 903-597-6311.
Tyler Police Department Announces Promotion
The Tyler Police Department celebrated two promotions on Sept. 9.
Lieutenant Eddie Sheffield is promoted to Assistant Chief and takes command of the Support Services Unit.
Detail Lydia Tedford is promoted to sergeant and superintendent of the patrol department.
“We would like to congratulate them on this outstanding achievement in their careers!” the ministry said in a Facebook post.
Hodges Financial Services Announces New Location
Hodges Financial Services in Tyler recently announced that it has moved to a new office location.
The business said the new location will help it better serve existing and new clients. offers.
The new address is 6713 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Suite 101, Tyler.
For more information, visit Hodges Financial Services on Facebook.
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