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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…

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Sperry: Trees struggling? Long-term effects from cold likely to blame

Dear Neil: Something is eating the impatiens on one side of my planter, while the impatiens on the…

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Lundin: Tips to successfully grow tomatoes in East Texas 

One of my favorite summer memories growing up in the Midwest is eating delicious vine-ripened tomatoes. Absolutely delightful!…

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Longtime Green Acres pastor David Dykes has died

A longtime Tyler pastor has died, his church announced Thursday morning. Retired Green Acres Baptist Church Senior Pastor…

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East Texas photographers honored during Texas Bank and Trust’s annual photo contest

Forty-three entries were honored Sunday as part of Texas Bank and Trust’s annual Photography Contest and Exhibition. Sunday’s…

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Reese: Growing yellow squash in a small garden

If you are from Texas, you probably grew up eating squash casserole — still a favorite in our…

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Lawhorn: Remembering Marilyn

Years ago, I made a big career change and accepted the role of Development Director for Meals on…

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Grant: Caring for pecan trees

Lots of folks want to know how to get their pecan tree to produce a crop each year.…