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Longview Resource Center provides 1.1M meals in its first year, highlighting area food insecurity

When the East Texas Food Bank’s Longview Resource Center opened in October 2023, the organization’s leaders expected to…

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Tyler ministry brightens holidays with ‘Christmas Under the Bridge’

TYLER — A ministry in East Texas is working to spread Christmas cheer to those who need it…

Lifestyle

Known for year-round beauty, hollies a great choice for gardens

When it comes to versatile, low-maintenance plants that provide year-round beauty, hollies stand out as a quintessential choice…

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Smith County GOP urges unity behind David Cook for Speaker

Through a resolution approved at an emergency meeting, the Smith County Republican Club urged East Texas state representatives…

Feel Good Features

Tyler’s Operation Blue Santa brings smiles to families in need this holiday season

As a single mom of four, Danielle King wasn’t sure how she was going to give her kids…

Lifestyle

Neil Sperry offers some go-to groundcovers

Dear Neil: Shade has been increasing in my backyard as the trees have grown larger. I’ve taken out…

Family

During the holidays, consider giving back together

During the holidays, we gather. These special gatherings celebrate the spirit of the holiday season, which offers an…

Lifestyle

Is that dirt? No, it’s not. A Smith County master gardener explains.

My neighbor asked me “What are you going to do with that dirt?” Being immediately offended that he…

Local

Texas now home to 31 million people

DALLAS — Texas’ population surpassed 31 million people within the last year as the state added more residents…

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Meet Maggie, who is available for adoption at Pets Fur People in Tyler

Pets Fur People Maggie is one of our Twelve Dogs of Christmas! She is a 2-year-old girl who…