Greenville Library Wins Excellence Award

The W. Walworth Harrison Public Library in Greenville, Texas, has received the 2024 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA,) an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League. To successfully receive the...

Sign Up Kids for Virtual Storytime Celebrating Women

The National Women's History Museum is presenting a virtual reading and follow-along activity for grades K-5 and their grownups as part of their Brave Girls Virtual Storytime series. Author Monica Clark-Robinson reads her book, Standing On Her Shoulders: A Celebration...

Vineyards & Wineries in the Upper East Side of Texas

The rich soil, weather conditions, abundance of land and water, and beautiful countryside make the development of an Upper East Side of Texas wine industry ideal. Some of the vineyards and wineries in the region started a couple of decades ago and have won...

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $30.9 Million in Local Park Grants

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $30.9 million in local park grants, a new record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. The competitive grants are allocated to local government entities on a 50/50 reimbursement match...

Alliance for Texas History Holds First Annual Conference

The Alliance for Texas History (ATxH) is registering attendees for their first annual conference taking place May 15-17 at Texas State University in San Marcos. The event features tours, special events, session speakers, and a host of exhibitors. Sessions for and by...

Find Southern Hospitality in Athens

Henderson County Performing Arts Center's 2025 season kicks off with the hilarious production of Southern Hospitality written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Southern Hospitality is directed by Sue Oates, who also directed the previous productions in...

ETCOG Releases 2024 Regional Solutions Reports

East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) is committed to delivering impactful regional solutions, guided by the leadership of their board, executive committee, and advisory committees. To highlight the results of their work, they have released the 2024 Solutions...

Make Plans for a Memorable Valentine’s Weekend

The region has plenty to offer those looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day with those they love, and falling on a Friday this year opens up even more opportunities that can run over into the whole weekend. While some prefer a low-key evening at their favorite small...

Annual International TSHOW 1 Opens in Tyler

An annual international juried art show, TSHOW (Tyler Art Show), is on exhibition at Gallery Main Street in Downtown Tyler through March 3. Artwork includes paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture, and assemblage that were selected from 547 entrees. The entrees...

TRAHC Opens Second Location Dedicated to Arts Experiences

Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council (TRAHC) is opening its second location, dedicated to providing arts experiences for all ages and levels of experience. The building at 518 Pine is working in conjunction with TRAHC’s original location on 321 West Fourth...

The Disappearing Architecture of Rosenwald Schools

Out of nearly 5,000 “Rosenwald” schools built to educate African American students in the south, approximately 500 remain. Photographers, advocates, and academics are working to preserve their history. ADDENDUM: Of the 527 buildings in Texas partially funded by the...

February Showtime in Greenville

While many event centers slow down a bit in the colder months, Greenville Municipal Auditorium (GMA) makes sure there’s no room for the winter blues with a full schedule of entertainment. The Endless Summer Beach Boys Experience moved to Saturday, February 1. On...