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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.…

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Sperry: Purple ruellia is pretty yet invasive plant

Dear Neil: A few years ago, I planted the tall version of purple ruellia. It’s beautiful, and it takes…

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Penney: First amendment freedoms and philanthropy

As we near another anniversary of our “American Experiment”, I’m reminded of the many freedoms we enjoy as…

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Sigman: Using color in your garden

When my husband and I bought an orange brick house many years ago, we started to re-landscape. I…