Local

Joe Mack Roy, of ‘Pop Watch’ fame, dies at 90

LONGVIEW — A beloved East Texas man who took the internet by storm in 2017 has passed away.…

Local

Betsy Ellis’ legacy lives on through gardens that enrich Tyler

Elizabeth “Betsy” Swann Marsh Ellis’ legacy lives on through the gardens she created and supported across Tyler and…

Local

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame’s John Ritter Tribute Showcase highlights aspiring singers

Talent of all ages stepped up to compete for the title of Texas Country Music Hall of Fame…

ET Varsity

East Texas legend Jack V. Murphy inducted into Hall of Honor

Jack V. Murphy, legendary football player, coach and personality, was honored and celebrated last week in San Antonio.…

Faith

Dr. Duane Andrews leaves legacy of compassionate care, philanthropy

At 80 years old, general surgeon Dr. Duane Andrews was still performing difficult surgeries and accepting complex cases…

Feel Good Features

‘Round three’: Patrick, Brittany Mahomes announce third child

Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes, both Whitehouse natives, have announced they are expecting their third child.…

Local

East Texas community mourns longtime newsman Dan Moore

From Staff Reports Newspapers in Northeast Texas and friends and family of longtime newspaperman Dan Moore are mourning…

Local

‘Right place at right time’: Gilmer man flew with elite squadron during Vietnam War

GILMER — He might not have been on a hook, but Troy “Rex” Morris was nothing but bait…

College

Living Legend: Leon ‘Red’ Spencer recalls many treasured memories during recent luncheon

ATHENS — It’s not often you have lunch with a living legend and enjoy it outside overlooking a…

Local

‘Shooting for 120’: East Texas World War II veteran has no plans to retire from ministry

BIG SANDY — At the age of 102, World War II veteran Elmer “Jack” Hetzel still dons a…