Lifestyle

Grant: Fragrant jonquils welcome spring

I recently attended the annual Jonquil Jubilee in Gibsland, Louisiana, and helped lead tours viewing beautiful daffodils, narcissus,…

Lifestyle

Butler: Here are some alternatives to turfgrass

As a child, few things rivaled the simple joy of running barefoot through our backyard. My brothers and…

Lifestyle

Franks: Monthly giving makes stronger nonprofits

As I write, only a few days of February remain to meet my monthly giving goal. By the…

Lifestyle

How to challenge your mind, body and soul

We use our brains every second of every day—when we move a muscle, when we speak, listen, learn,…

Faith

Pope Francis ‘rested well’ but remains in critical state

ROME — Pope Francis “rested well” during his 11th night in hospital in Rome, the Holy See said…

Faith

PHOTOS: Kelly installed as fifth bishop of Diocese of Tyler

Hundreds of parishioners gathered Monday at the W.T. Brookshire Center in Tyler in celebration for the installation of…

Faith

Gregory Kelly installed as fifth bishop of Diocese of Tyler

The Diocese of Tyler is embarking on a new chapter with the installation of new Bishop Gregory Kelly.…

Lifestyle

Grant: Topping trees is never recommended

The annual practice of butchering trees is in full swing. Tree topping, the practice of cutting large branches…

Education

Bishop Gorman blood drive aims to combat shortages, save lives

Bishop Gorman Catholic School students and faculty stepped up to save lives, one pint at a time. At…

Health

East Texas counties see increasingly high flu rates

More and more East Texans are getting sick with the flu, and data shows the rates are increasing.…