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Jackson: How our system of government keeps the spirit of Texas independence alive

On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico, marking the birth of the Republic of Texas.…

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Moore: Making scents

There’s strong evidence to back up the repeated scientific claim that our sense of smell is the one…

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Scott: East Texas animals are suffering. It’s time to step up.

They didn’t ask for this. Not to be tossed out like trash, not to be chained in a…

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On the Run: Spawning season has white bass, fishermen moving to tributaries

White bass, or sandies as they are often called, are a popular species for fishermen in Texas, but…

Letters To Editor

Letters to the editor: Feb. 22-23, 2025

Support summer food program Summer is the hungriest time of the year for many kids, as families struggle…

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Taking It Slow: Fishermen need to stand out in a crowd for spawning bass

It is that time of the year when any day that the weather is semi-cooperative boat ramps fill…

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Schroer: Well-mannered prayers

After 26 years of living south of the Mason-Dixon Line and 21 years in the great state of…

Letters To Editor

Letters to the editor: Feb. 15-16, 2025

Shining light on wasteful spending I saw the article in the Feb. 7 edition of the Tyler Morning…

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Mr. Fix-It: Tyler’s Dexter Jordan kept hunters in field with gun repair skills

At least in the hunting world, there is little doubt that for a lot of years Dexter Jordan…

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Cornyn: A history written in the (lone) stars

The history of Texas’ legacy in the space race from the ’60s-’70s is a storied one, and it…