Feb 26, 2025 | ARTS + CULTURE
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...
Feb 26, 2025 | ARTS + CULTURE, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
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...
Feb 26, 2025 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
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...
Feb 26, 2025 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
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...
Feb 26, 2025 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
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...