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TxDOT prepares East Texas roads for winter weather

Cold weather is moving into East Texas this week, and Texas Department of Transportation crews have been preparing…

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PHOTOS: 2025 Tyler Rose Museum Winter Gala and 92nd Texas Rose Festival queen, theme announcement

This fall, thousands will make their way to Tyler to enjoy the long-standing tradition of the Texas Rose…

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92nd Texas Rose Festival Queen Avery Craft Armstrong to celebrate Tyler’s legacy

With a down-to-earth charm that captivated the Willow Brook Country Club, Avery Craft Armstrong stepped onto the ballroom…

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Queen, court and theme announced for 92nd Texas Rose Festival

This fall, thousands will make their way to Tyler to enjoy the long-standing tradition of the Texas Rose…

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What’s a day in the life like for Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue?

Chad Hogue’s fascination with fire investigation began as a child, inspired by his uncle’s work with the Houston…

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Harrison County GOP threatens to censure Dean if he doesn’t support Cook for speaker

The Republican Party of Harrison County’s leaders have unanimously passed a resolution supporting the legislative priority adopted by…

Education

North Texas man completes doctorate at 85

After 85 years of living, Ramesh Sharma has fulfilled a wish from his high school teacher many years…

Lifestyle

What’s that on my Eastern redcedar trees? East Texas expert explains.

Dear Neil: My daughter in East Texas has several redcedars in the field next to her house. When…

Lifestyle

Leaving a charitable legacy

I was in the fourth grade when Jimmy Carter faced off against Gerald Ford in the presidential election…

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How to plant the right plant in the right place

Planting the right plant in the right place is a gardening tenant. But it is easy to get…