May the Road Rise Up to Meet You
Whether it’s green beer or catching a bit of luck of the Irish, many people enjoy the shenanigans that happen each year around St. Patrick’s Day. It falls on Monday, March 17 this year with most of the celebrations taking place on Saturday, March 15. There’s a St....
From Gas Station to Golden Arches: The Inspiring Journey of Anand and Susana Kumar
By Kristin Segar ETAMU Marketing and Communications Anand and Susana Kumar own 17 McDonald’s stores across Northeast Texas. Now, they’re helping boost East Texas A&M students to success. Anand and Susana Kumar are an extraordinary couple whose story embodies the...
Airshow for Rescued Horses Takes Place at Wings Over Pegasus
The live airshow Wings Over Pegasus returns to the Pegasus Project horse rescue ranch in Murchison from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19. The airplane and equine extravaganza is held at the 95-acre Pegasus Ranch, located at 7111 FM 2339 in Murchison. Airshow starts...
Martin is new Golf Pro at Tanglewood Resort
Tanglewood Resort in Pottsboro recently hired Andrew Martin as its new golf pro. A native of Honey Grove, Texas, between Bonham and Paris, Martin started enjoying the game of golf when he was six years old. His early start laid a solid foundation for a distinguished...
Program Seeks to Help Young Women See Their Potential
Girls and young women are told they can be anything. But when they look at the workforce, education, government, and healthcare system, they see a world where women are still the exception—not the norm. Underrepresentation isn’t a coincidence. It’s a system failure....
BLOOM Unites Art and Nature in Winnsboro
BLOOM returns to Winnsboro for its third year this spring with immersive floral art experiences. Visitors are invited to celebrate the season with art, music, and nature-inspired activities in and around the Bowery Pedestrian Park in historic downtown Winnsboro. The...
Reviving the Ancient Art of Caddo Basketry
By P.A. Geddie Through a large cultural preservation grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and support from The Friends of Caddo Mounds, the ancient art of Caddo traditional rivercane basketry is being revived in partnership with the Caddo Mounds...
Road Trip With Randy Mallory From Earth to Uncertain
By P..A. Geddie Well known for his talented photography and writings about the Upper East Side and all of Texas, Tyler native Randy Mallory is releasing his first book with a collection of his work. Produced by the University of North Texas Press, The Fifty-Year Texas...
Spring Fun in the Upper East Side of Texas
The small towns and cultural districts in the Upper East Side of Texas get a little bit livelier as the weather begins to warm and people look for creative ways to get out and enjoy themselves. Residents and visitors alike gather in small cafes and elegant dining...
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Celebrates 73 Years
Celebrate the bluebonnet spirit in Ennis during April with a month-long celebration of the Texas state flower and annual rite of spring. Activities include 40 miles of wildflowers and a festival that brings in visitors from around the world. Ennis was designated by...
Willis Country Cabins Welcomes Guests for Getaways and Gatherings
Lila and Daniel Willis turned their love for the East Texas countryside into a welcoming retreat for families and friends. “Our dream began with a vision to create a serene space for gatherings, celebrations, or simply unwinding,” Lila says. “We built this haven from...
Opal Lee Receiving History Making Award
Among this year’s honorees at the National Women’s History Museum’s (NWHM) Women Making History Awards on March 20 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. is Dr. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” Lee was born in Marshall, Texas, and moved to Fort Worth with her...
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