Lifestyle

Sperry: How to deal with crape myrtle bark scale

Dear Neil: Is there an effective treatment for crape myrtle bark scale? It’s not as bad as it…

Lifestyle

Take a look at our readers’ Best Shots from Feb. 7-13, 2025

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

Lifestyle

Penney: Volunteering opportunities abound in East Texas

I recently had the opportunity to visit with the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Smith County,…

Family

Smith-Shively: Are you feeling SAD? Winter blues are common

Many people get the “winter blues,” a mild sadness as the days get colder and shorter. But some…

Feel Good Features

East Texas couple celebrates 72nd Valentine’s Day together

For more than 70 years, Norm and Shirley Long have been each other’s forever Valentine. Their love story,…

Lifestyle

‘Urban Tree Stress’: Upcoming lecture by Luke Alfaro set in Tyler

East Texas is known for its towering trees, but urban trees face a unique set of challenges that…

Lifestyle

McGinnis: Heart-shaped plants to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Have you ever seen a Valentine growing in a garden? They’re gorgeous! I’ve often heard my garden friends…

Health

Second annual Black Wellness Expo set to return to Tyler

EmpowerNet will host the second annual Black Wellness Expo on Feb. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at…

Lifestyle

Take a look at our readers’ Best Shots from Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2025

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

Lifestyle

Franks: Favorite nonprofits may be hurt by executive orders

For many conservatives, Monday, Jan. 20 was a great day. It was a day of angst for those…