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Twig girdlers are nature’s odd pruners

Have you noticed small limbs scattered on the ground beneath your pecans, hickories, persimmons, or elms? Do they…

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Franks: Best in Show for holiday charities

Thanksgiving isn’t just turkey and touchdowns – it’s also about dogs at the National Dog Show parading across…

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Best Shots: Dec. 7-8, 2024

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

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Sigman: Gardening in the genes

I’ve often wondered if maybe there is a genetic influence in the love of gardening. I think there…

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Grant: Brighten your winter with amaryllis

When I was in the fourth grade, I read a small paperback book about George Washington Carver. His…

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Tyler native releases first book ‘The Innocent and Others’

East Texas native Jerry Whitus has released his first book, “The Innocent and Others,” a collection of 13…

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The best healthy gift ideas

This holiday season, give the gift of wellness to your loved ones with these healthy present and stocking…

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Tyler author wrote, illustrated new children’s book ‘Pancake, the Texas Cat’

Tyler author Cathy Mounce recently a children’s book, ‘Pancake, the Texas Cat,’ that has been 30 years in…

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Grant: Keith Hansen to lead Maple Tour in Tyler this week

When you think of Texas trees, maples probably don’t top the list. But in East Texas, we are…

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Shively: Healthy eating during holidays

The holiday season is here! Consider healthier and affordable food choices when enjoying your traditions, cultures, and preferences.…