Eltife Honored by Samaritan Counseling Center

TYLER — Former Tyler Mayor and state Senator Kevin Eltife was honored Wednesday with the annual Samaritan Counseling Center Person of Courage Award. Acording to our news partner KETK, the center says it’s proud to give it to him for many reasons, including his commitment to his community. Eltife says he’s extremely honored by the award, calling mental illness “the number one issue we should all be talking about” — and thanking Samaritan for its work in that area.