Columnists

McClellan: Ham perfect for salad or sandwich

Is your lunch kit (or brown bag) packed or ever ready and nearby? Now, I don’t mean just…

Food

Gretchen’s table: Atlantic Beach Pie with a salty twist

Some foods just speak to the season. In July and August, citrus often rules supreme because its bright,…

Religion

Why are North Texas churches being targeted by violence? Experts weigh in

DALLAS — Nelson Smith cares for his church and its people as much as he cares for his…

Religion

Schroer: Mission dreams

I always wanted to be a missionary. From early on, God seemed to be pointing me in that…

Features

Gallagher: Veterans In recovery from PTSD: Feeling the gratitude, healing through volunteerism, meaningful group discussions

War wounds represent the most painful wounds of human suffering but war wounds are invisible and often silent.…

Features

Garden lore offers guidance on all things plant-related

Garden lore refers to the collection of stories, myths, legends, and superstitions that have been passed down through…

Atplay

@PLAY CALENDAR Aug. 11

TYLER AREA EVENTS Create Fest & Family Field Day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Fun Forest…

Atplay

Superheroes, singing and more on tap this weekend

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around…

Features

Attacks at US medical centers show why health care is one of the nation’s most violent fields

Word spread through an Oregon hospital last month that a visitor was causing trouble in the maternity ward,…

Atplay

Singer Jimmy Fortune to perform at Liberty Hall

Singer Jimmy Fortune is returning to East Texas for an Aug. 16 performance at Liberty Hall in Tyler.…