Nov 22, 2024 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
During its quarterly meeting on November 7 the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted to change the name of Texas A&M University-Commerce to East Texas A&M University, effective immediately. The university will have several months to transition...
Nov 22, 2024 | ARTS + CULTURE, LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
By P.A. Geddie First time visitors to Palestine, Texas, are often surprised by the intriguing architecture, art sculptures, and murals found at every turn. Second only to Galveston in the number of historic sites in the state, Palestine has more than 1,800 noteworthy...
Nov 22, 2024 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
By P.A. Geddie A warm glow hangs in the air all over the Upper East Side of Texas this time of year as good cheer, nostalgia, compassion, and kindness take center stage. Community organizers explore new ways each year to share the magic of the holidays while keeping...
Oct 18, 2024 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
Texas State Parks includes several East Texas sites to get a fall foliage fix. Fall colors are subject to changes in weather and falling temperatures, so keep an eye out for dropping digits and plan to get outside. Peak time to see fall foliage in Texas begins in...
Sep 1, 2024 | ARTS + CULTURE, LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
Give me a home, where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play, Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day. The iconic lifestyle of the American cowboy is glamorized in books and film often depicting grueling work...
Sep 1, 2024 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
East Texans know how to take full advantage of celebrating rural living when the weather starts to cool and people want to get out and soak up the area’s natural beauty and talents. A few highlights are noted here and elsewhere in this publication and find more...
