News - 2015

MARSHALL, Texas (9/7/15) - The Fifth Annual Great East Texas Hymn Sing hosted by East Texas Baptist University will held on Friday, September 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Baker Auditorium in the Ornelas Spiritual Life Center.  The two hours of praising God through hymns will be directed by different leaders. There is no cost to attend the Hymn Sing.  

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER (9/5/2015) - Many college students, when attending school away from their hometowns, will become involved with campus life without participating in the city's community. But a group of students from East Texas Baptist University is spending weekday evenings doing just that.

"We do (games) and a Bible study and then have (snacks) and Kool-Aid. The main thing is to love on the kids and to let them know we're here (for them)," said junior Ashley Mexicano, who is a leader for the ETBU outreach program Kid's Club. 

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER (9/5/2015) - East Texas Baptist University President Blair Blackburn encouraged students, faculty and staff on Friday to be the light of the world during the university's 2015-16 school year convocation ceremony. 

"The light on the hill burns day and night, symbolizing enduring knowledge, guidance and truth," the university's Director of Student Success Kelley Paul said Friday referring to the institution's light on the hill. "We believe you chose is as a result of God's leadership."

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER (8/27/15) - East Texas Baptist University sophomores Joshua Moreno and Matthew Cavin have been looking to find a church home, an issue they said is very important to both of them.

"It's important to be involved in a church outside of what we do in ETBU because you can easily get lost or discouraged. Church is a great way to keep connected to God," Moreno said Wednesday during the university's annual Church Day in the Quad. 

MARSHALL, Texas (8/30/15) - Mary Lillian George Fitts, 78, died August 29, 2015. She was born June 16, 1937 in Linden, Texas to Thomas and Toy Pyland George. She graduated from Linden High School and attended East Texas Baptist College and the University of Texas.