Education

Tyler native succeeds at U.S. Naval Academy to become its first blind graduate

When Alberto Destarac began losing his vision last year, he felt his future was bleak, especially since he…

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Tyler chapter of Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride raises more than $25,000 for men’s health

The Tyler community has joined a global movement that aims at raising money and awareness to men’s physical…

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Pristine pups: Annual Dirty Dog Wash fundraiser in Tyler raises funds for animal group

Peltier Subaru in Tyler was filled with barks and bubbles Saturday for the 11th annual Dirty Dog Wash.…

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Texas Spirit Riders captain talks overcoming team tragedy, prepares for upcoming events

The Texas Spirit Riders, a pro rodeo performance team, is on track to be only the third Professional…

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East Texas fifth grader writes, publishes book now available on Amazon

A Rusk ISD fifth grader has put pen to paper to write and publish a book that is…

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‘A great big world out there’: 12-year-old Gladewater girl’s wish for Disney trip granted

GLADEWATER — Tiffany Wolven sat surrounded by family, caretakers and Make-A-Wish Foundation representatives Friday at Pizza Hut in…

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PHOTOS: Tyler barber serves others, brings hope over Easter weekend

Mandy Glasscock, owner of Dapper mobile and Dapper Westside, was under the bridge on Valentine Street serving those…

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Tyler barber serves others, brings hope over Easter weekend

Easter is a time of rebirth, renewal, and hope and a local barber is sharing those sentiments with…

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Tyler community helps dreams come true for Rice Elementary brothers, who are in Spain training with Real Madrid

Rice Elementary School brothers Jonah Silverio, 9, and Jeremiah Silverio, 8, made it to Spain in late March…

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Story of man who found his way to Hiway 80 Rescue Mission shows how its services change lives

A young man walked all the way from Ben Wheeler to Tyler, had broken his glasses and was…