Jan 1, 2025 | ARTS + CULTURE, LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
By P.A. Geddie It’s hard to pick just 25 stories to highlight out of close to 10,000 we’ve published so far. My favorite part of all the articles over 25 years is learning about all the things — the history, the people, the places, the art, music, food, farmers,...
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...
