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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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Famed journalist Moyers recalled as proud ambassador of East Texas

Those who knew Bill Moyers say he leaves a rich legacy not only as a notable journalist but…

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Famed journalist Moyers recalled as proud ambassador of East Texas

Those who knew Bill Moyers say he leaves a rich legacy not only as a notable journalist but…

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Hometown Favorite: Marshall remembers boxing champion George Foreman

In wake of the passing of East Texas’ own, the legendary George Foreman, Marshallites reflected on his rich…

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Longtime Tyler Morning Telegraph Sports Editor Phil Hicks wins Texas golf award

FORT WORTH — Now in his fifth decade of covering sports in Tyler and East Texas, Phil Hicks…

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Whitehouse embraces hometown hero Patrick Mahomes with Chiefs’ colors

WHITEHOUSE — Normally, the choice of color in the City of Whitehouse is maroon. Almost like clockwork, the…

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Arp honors favorite son DeMarvion Overshown with sign

ARP — DeMarvion Overshown always makes sure everyone knows where he hails from — Arp, Texas. Not only…

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United Way of Smith County honors Herb Buie at 5th annual Leadership Dinner

From Staff Reports The United Way of Smith County on Jan. 30 celebrated its fifth annual Leadership Dinner…

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Star of Longview arts community receives lifetime achievement award

From staff reports A local arts community icon was honored Saturday night with the Lifetime Achievement Award for…

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Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty announced as 12th Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award winner

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty was named the recipient of the 12th Annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose…