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Grant: Caring for pecan trees

Lots of folks want to know how to get their pecan tree to produce a crop each year.…

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Letter to the editor: June 28-29, 2025

What is being protested? Believe a lie, become a fool. Having observed the recent “No Kings” protests, I find…

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Gibbs: How would Thomas Jefferson celebrate this 4th of July?

Over two and a half centuries ago, Americans’ lives were governed by the British monarchy and Parliament. This…

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Stallard: A different kind of caring

Gloria Harrell knew I cheated my way through her advanced composition and creative writing class during my senior…

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Moore: Double time

My friend runs a precious metals shop, selling mostly gold and silver. I was there to discuss those…

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Grant: East Texas Horticulture Field Day set June 26

If you enjoy seeing how new flowers and vegetables perform in real-life East Texas conditions, mark your calendar…

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Letters to the Editor: June 21-22, 2025

Cutting money to SNAP In regards to SNAP funding cuts, taking away money for food, not sure why…

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Jackson: Federalism isn’t just for textbooks; it shapes our daily lives

I recently listened to a podcast featuring a discussion between Congressman Dan Crenshaw and former Secretary of State…

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Scott: Before Spotify, there was Newave

Some things from childhood just stick with you. For me, it was this chunky blue tape player with…

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Letters to the editor: June 7-8, 2025

Support adult education As a volunteer at PAVE (Pathways for Adults Via Education) East Texas, Dr. Bill’s instruction…