Most people I know are disappointed with how divided politics have become. But as the 85th Legislature gets underway in Austin, there is a wonderful example of bipartisan cooperation that should make every Texan proud. Over the last several legislative sessions, lawmakers from both parties have come together to support better, more accessible and more […]
Press Releases
Nacogdoches Woman Recovers Physically and Mentally from Car Wreck
Nacogdoches woman, Jodi Richardson, recently visited with KTRE about her physical, mental, and emotional recovery from a bad car wreck in July of 2015. Since then, she has dealt with overcoming and managing depression, having her leg amputated, adapting to a prosthetic, and committing to hours of mental health and physical therapies. Check out her story […]
Burke COO, Jake Squiers Named to Special Olympics Texas Board
The Special Olympics Texas board of directors recently named Jake Squiers, chief operating officer of Burke, as a new member. Squiers just finished a two-year term on the nonprofit organization’s President’s Advisory Council and will now serve a two-year term in an at-large position on the board. “Jake has a tremendous eye for detail and […]
Woman survives thoughts of suicide after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder
Nacogdoches woman, Sally Ellsworth, recently visited with KTRE about her bipolar diagnosis and past thoughts of suicide. In 2012, Ellsworth was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe and differ from […]
Woodville Woman Survives Depression and Drug Abuse
This spring, Woodville woman, Kelli Fields found help through Burke’s medical detoxification program. Fields recently visited with KTRE and shared her story of overcoming depression and her addiction to prescription medications. Check out the story on KTRE’s website, or watch the video below. An East Texas woman suffered years of depression and drug abuse that […]
Soldier finds solace within MVPN in Lufkin
Two years ago, retired United States Army major, Jeffrey Smith found relief in the Lufkin-based Military Veteran’s Peer Network. Smith retired from the Army in 2006 after 21 years of service. U.S. Army Veteran, Jeffrey Smith, recently visited with KTRE and shared his story of overcoming the isolation and withdrawal of PTSD. Check out the story […]
