Mar 1, 2019 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
The town of Rockwall was established April 17, 1854, and named after a natural formation of an underground “wall” located nearby. Early settlers discovered the formations — some a few stories high— while digging for water wells. Geologists claim such...
May 1, 2018 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
The Sulphur Springs downtown plaza or “Town Square Park” is without a doubt a fun place to be these days with something going on most of the time day and night. It has a park-like atmosphere with benches for sitting and visiting, a splash pad water...
May 1, 2018 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
Anna Pennybacker (left) with Eleanor Roosevelt and Dr. Harry Estill during a visit to Sam Houston State University in 1937. Image courtesy of Sam Houston State University Archives. Image available on the internet and included in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section...
Mar 21, 2018 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
Greenville Thrives With Female Influence By Tracy Torma A popular saying these days predicts, “the future is female.” But when it comes to the city of Greenville, women are the past, present, and future of the town’s growth and prosperity. Located just 35 miles...
Jan 23, 2018 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
People living in Hemphill, Texas — and in much of Sabine County for that matter — don’t think of February 1 as just another day. It was on that date in 2003 that Space Shuttle Columbia rocketed to the earth due to a malfunction in reentry to the Earth’s atmosphere in...
Jan 12, 2018 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
By P.A. Geddie Legendary DJ Tom Perryman died yesterday in Tyler. His wife and business partner of more than 70 years, Billie, was by his side. It was just a few months ago family, friends, and fans helped celebrate Perryman’s 90th birthday and his 70-year...