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Big Banana Car peels into East Texas — and folks are feasting their eyes on it

MOUNT PLEASANT — He was clearly going bananas. A longtime lover of American automobiles, Steve Braithwaite posed this…

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East Texas author releases new political thriller

Emmy-nominated and Associated Press award-winning journalist Maya Golden Bethany has released a new novel called The Senator. Released…

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Sperry: Dead branches on pecan tree a recipe for disaster

Dear Neil: I can keep my grass green around these pecans, but we would have a huge water bill…

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Grant: Dr. Garett Slater to speak on native bees July 17

With increasing concerns about pollinator decline every year, East Texans will have a unique opportunity to learn about…

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Penney: Big, Beautiful charitable changes

After months of work and thousands of soundbites from all points along the political spectrum, Congress delivered, and…

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PHOTOS: Our readers’ Best Shots from July 4-10, 2025

Each week, the Tyler Morning Telegraph and Longview News-Journal run a photo page called Best Shots. The page…

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Harper: Succulents are an easy way to get started with plants

Let’s start as beginners in the succulent world. We all start somewhere, right? Succulents are a great way…

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Smith-Shively: Summer means 4-H fun in Smith County

Summer is the perfect time for youth to learn, grow, and explore new interests – and 4-H offers…

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Grant: Gulf fritillary butterflies

One of the most eye-catching butterflies flitting about East Texas gardens during summer and fall is the Gulf…

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Our readers’ Best Shots from June 27-July 3, 2025

Each week, the Tyler Morning Telegraph and Longview News-Journal run a photo page called Best Shots. The page…