EAST TEXAS NEWS REPORT for Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Jul 02, 04:21 PM
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Grand Saline
Church leaders and civic organizers finalized plans for Thursday night’s patriotic worship gathering at Salt Palace Plaza, leading into the city’s Independence Day celebrations. Pastors from multiple denominations will lead prayer for national repentance and spiritual revival.
Crews finished reinforcing footbridges along the creek where spring flooding had damaged the area. Believers gathered on-site afterward to dedicate the paths and surrounding area to God’s protection and use.
Mineola
Repairs continue on several businesses that suffered storm damage earlier this week. Volunteers from multiple churches are assisting with cleanup and offering prayer support to those affected.
Mineola youth ministry leaders launched a “Bold Stand” campaign Tuesday night, urging students to carry their Bibles visibly in public spaces throughout July as a visible testimony of faith in a spiritually hostile culture.
An Independence Day praise and prayer night is scheduled downtown tomorrow, with worship leaders from six area churches uniting under the banner “One Nation Under God.”
Canton
Vendor booths continue to expand downtown in preparation for the long holiday weekend. Christian booths offering free Bibles, kids’ gospel activities, and one-on-one prayer stations are now active.
A large group of fathers from local churches met Tuesday evening in a prayer circle, declaring their homes as places of righteousness and praying for strength to lead their families in truth and courage.
At least two area congregations are planning sunrise services on July 4 to dedicate the day to the Lord before festivities begin.
Tyler
Storm drainage issues remain a concern on several east-side streets after Tuesday’s rainfall. Local Christian disaster relief groups are on standby in case flash flooding escalates during the weekend’s forecasted storms.
Downtown Christian business owners met this morning to discuss forming a formal “Kingdom Commerce Coalition,” combining spiritual accountability with practical defense against government overreach and ungodly economic policies.
A citywide youth rally hosted last night saw dozens respond to altar calls. Themes included purity, endurance under persecution, and living prophetically in a post-truth culture.
Longview
Youth pastors from across the city gathered Tuesday night for an emergency prayer meeting following increased reports of online grooming and predatory behavior targeting teens. Plans are underway to launch a digital purity and protection campaign through East Texas churches.
Community revival teams are organizing neighborhood prayer walks each evening through the 4th of July weekend, asking God to pierce hearts, expose darkness, and protect children.
Construction on the Christian K–12 academy site continues uninterrupted, with early curriculum drafts being reviewed this week by pastors and Christian educators to ensure uncompromised biblical fidelity.
Lindale
Faith-based agriculture groups met Wednesday morning to pray for upcoming harvests amid erratic weather. Many see the ongoing drought-heat cycle as a spiritual signpost and are calling for deeper repentance and humility before God.
Local churches are coordinating patriotic worship services for Thursday and Friday evenings, focused on praying for America’s return to biblical values and repentance for national sins.
Van
Reconstruction of the burned-out barn is nearly complete. The owner gave testimony during a Tuesday night prayer service that God is using the fire to bring reconciliation within his extended family.
Youth from several Van churches spent the day serving elderly residents by mowing lawns, cleaning porches, and sharing scripture-based encouragement door to door.
Gilmer
Gilmer will host a joint prophetic intercessory service on Thursday titled “Before the Fireworks,” with a focus on spiritual warfare, the rising tide of lawlessness, and God's protection over children.
Farmers continue to resist local oil expansion efforts, arguing for biblical stewardship and integrity. Intercessors are praying for exposure of hidden agendas and for righteous leadership in the county.
Henderson
Prayer continues outside the school district’s main office as the spiritual battle over school content intensifies. Christian families are standing firm for the removal of immoral materials and the return of truth in education.
A group of area pastors launched a midweek revival tent Tuesday night with strong emphasis on the coming judgment and the mercy still available through repentance in Christ.
Quitman
The planning team for the upcoming Gospel Crusade finalized site layout and event logistics this morning. The event will include live worship, testimonies, and multiple altar call sessions.
Several pastors led a communion service this morning for city workers, encouraging them with the message that every righteous act done in public service will be honored by the Lord.
Edgewood
Organizers of last weekend’s revival are preparing a second event due to overwhelming response and hunger for more. Youth leaders testified that teens are continuing to meet daily for prayer and Bible reading, independent of adult leadership.
Prayer has intensified around the school system as community leaders prepare to push back against potential curriculum changes being considered this summer.
Bullard
The city’s peach festival opens tomorrow with several local churches sponsoring live worship, kids’ gospel crafts, and evangelistic teams circulating through the crowds.
Student-led prayer gatherings at Bullard High are continuing during summer break with growing attendance. Some parents report their children now initiating daily devotions at home for the first time.
Closing Summary
Across East Texas, the days leading into Independence Day are filled not just with celebration, but with consecration. The Spirit is moving—from Bullard’s youth revival to Mineola’s stand for truth, from Tyler’s intercessory mobilization to Grand Saline’s call to national repentance. The region is preparing—not just for fireworks—but for the Fire of God. The watchmen are awake. The remnant is rising.
That's it for now, stay tuned to KRRB 1700 AM here in East Texas, or listen anytime online at www.revelationradio.net
Church leaders and civic organizers finalized plans for Thursday night’s patriotic worship gathering at Salt Palace Plaza, leading into the city’s Independence Day celebrations. Pastors from multiple denominations will lead prayer for national repentance and spiritual revival.
Crews finished reinforcing footbridges along the creek where spring flooding had damaged the area. Believers gathered on-site afterward to dedicate the paths and surrounding area to God’s protection and use.
Mineola
Repairs continue on several businesses that suffered storm damage earlier this week. Volunteers from multiple churches are assisting with cleanup and offering prayer support to those affected.
Mineola youth ministry leaders launched a “Bold Stand” campaign Tuesday night, urging students to carry their Bibles visibly in public spaces throughout July as a visible testimony of faith in a spiritually hostile culture.
An Independence Day praise and prayer night is scheduled downtown tomorrow, with worship leaders from six area churches uniting under the banner “One Nation Under God.”
Canton
Vendor booths continue to expand downtown in preparation for the long holiday weekend. Christian booths offering free Bibles, kids’ gospel activities, and one-on-one prayer stations are now active.
A large group of fathers from local churches met Tuesday evening in a prayer circle, declaring their homes as places of righteousness and praying for strength to lead their families in truth and courage.
At least two area congregations are planning sunrise services on July 4 to dedicate the day to the Lord before festivities begin.
Tyler
Storm drainage issues remain a concern on several east-side streets after Tuesday’s rainfall. Local Christian disaster relief groups are on standby in case flash flooding escalates during the weekend’s forecasted storms.
Downtown Christian business owners met this morning to discuss forming a formal “Kingdom Commerce Coalition,” combining spiritual accountability with practical defense against government overreach and ungodly economic policies.
A citywide youth rally hosted last night saw dozens respond to altar calls. Themes included purity, endurance under persecution, and living prophetically in a post-truth culture.
Longview
Youth pastors from across the city gathered Tuesday night for an emergency prayer meeting following increased reports of online grooming and predatory behavior targeting teens. Plans are underway to launch a digital purity and protection campaign through East Texas churches.
Community revival teams are organizing neighborhood prayer walks each evening through the 4th of July weekend, asking God to pierce hearts, expose darkness, and protect children.
Construction on the Christian K–12 academy site continues uninterrupted, with early curriculum drafts being reviewed this week by pastors and Christian educators to ensure uncompromised biblical fidelity.
Lindale
Faith-based agriculture groups met Wednesday morning to pray for upcoming harvests amid erratic weather. Many see the ongoing drought-heat cycle as a spiritual signpost and are calling for deeper repentance and humility before God.
Local churches are coordinating patriotic worship services for Thursday and Friday evenings, focused on praying for America’s return to biblical values and repentance for national sins.
Van
Reconstruction of the burned-out barn is nearly complete. The owner gave testimony during a Tuesday night prayer service that God is using the fire to bring reconciliation within his extended family.
Youth from several Van churches spent the day serving elderly residents by mowing lawns, cleaning porches, and sharing scripture-based encouragement door to door.
Gilmer
Gilmer will host a joint prophetic intercessory service on Thursday titled “Before the Fireworks,” with a focus on spiritual warfare, the rising tide of lawlessness, and God's protection over children.
Farmers continue to resist local oil expansion efforts, arguing for biblical stewardship and integrity. Intercessors are praying for exposure of hidden agendas and for righteous leadership in the county.
Henderson
Prayer continues outside the school district’s main office as the spiritual battle over school content intensifies. Christian families are standing firm for the removal of immoral materials and the return of truth in education.
A group of area pastors launched a midweek revival tent Tuesday night with strong emphasis on the coming judgment and the mercy still available through repentance in Christ.
Quitman
The planning team for the upcoming Gospel Crusade finalized site layout and event logistics this morning. The event will include live worship, testimonies, and multiple altar call sessions.
Several pastors led a communion service this morning for city workers, encouraging them with the message that every righteous act done in public service will be honored by the Lord.
Edgewood
Organizers of last weekend’s revival are preparing a second event due to overwhelming response and hunger for more. Youth leaders testified that teens are continuing to meet daily for prayer and Bible reading, independent of adult leadership.
Prayer has intensified around the school system as community leaders prepare to push back against potential curriculum changes being considered this summer.
Bullard
The city’s peach festival opens tomorrow with several local churches sponsoring live worship, kids’ gospel crafts, and evangelistic teams circulating through the crowds.
Student-led prayer gatherings at Bullard High are continuing during summer break with growing attendance. Some parents report their children now initiating daily devotions at home for the first time.
Closing Summary
Across East Texas, the days leading into Independence Day are filled not just with celebration, but with consecration. The Spirit is moving—from Bullard’s youth revival to Mineola’s stand for truth, from Tyler’s intercessory mobilization to Grand Saline’s call to national repentance. The region is preparing—not just for fireworks—but for the Fire of God. The watchmen are awake. The remnant is rising.
That's it for now, stay tuned to KRRB 1700 AM here in East Texas, or listen anytime online at www.revelationradio.net