Beat the Heat in Longview

By Melanie Romero Visit Longview Summer in Texas can be intense, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season out of the heat in thriving Longview. From live performances to museums and indoor hangouts, here are a few ways to keep cool while making the most of...

Celebrate Good Times in Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs Celebration Market takes place from 6-10 p.m. through September 20 with live music, splash pad, and vendors selling baked goods, outdoor and indoor decor, handmade body care, original art, and more. The pedestrian-friendly district and revitalized...

TVCC Set to Help With Teacher Shortage

From rural towns to major cities, and across political lines, school districts across the United States are facing an urgent challenge: a growing teacher shortage that is threatening student achievement and straining public education systems. According to the Learning...

Discover Treasures Along The Royal Road

By P.A. Geddie The Caddo Region of East Texas is a designated section of the national historic corridor El Camino Real de los Tejas. Also called the Royal Road and King’s Highway, it was an important trail blazed in 1691, stretching from the interior of Mexico, across...

The New Boston Mafia and the Town They Love

By P.A. Geddie Gerald Turner was born and raised in rural New Boston in the Upper East Side of Texas. From his small town beginnings he went on to serve as president of Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas for three decades. He’s retiring this summer and...

Bobbie Ray Allen’s Takeoff Started in East Texas

Aviator Made Significant Contributions to Air Travel Safety By P.A. Geddie When Bobbie Ray Allen was born July 26, 1922, in Winnsboro, Texas, he was met with a long line of East Texas ancestry under wide open skies. He was a curious child and respectful of others...

Hot Fun in the Upper East Side of Texas

Dive into one of the many lakes in the Upper East Side of Texas, enjoy farmers markets and the restaurants who prepare fresh meals, and check out the special events around the region. Canton’s First Monday Trade Days summer dates are July 3-6, 31-Aug. 3, 28-31. The...

Celebrating Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

Over the last decade or so, the Independence Day celebrations in the Upper East Side of Texas have evolved from a few firecrackers here and there to full on parades, concerts, and spectacular fireworks shows. The holiday falls on a Friday this year which is likely to...

Greenville Readies for Antique Fishing Lure and Tackle Show

Step back in time and reel in the charm of vintage angling at the North Texas Antique Fishing Lure and Tackle Show on August 2 in Greenville. The Fletcher Warren Civic Center is transforming into a haven for enthusiasts and collectors alike. Located at 5501 S. Highway...

Conquering the Seas in Longview

The Gregg County Historical Museum in Longview is featuring a special exhibit through August 22 that dives into the mysteries of the ocean. For centuries, legends of the deep tales of the Kraken, mermaids, and other sea monsters have captivated the human imagination. ...

Plan a Summer Adventure in Palestine

Downtown shopping, stunning architecture, delicious bakeries and restaurants, and plenty of things to do make Palestine, Texas, a great destination for summer fun. Blueberry picking continues through July until they are all picked at Lake Creek Blueberry Farm. Embrace...

UT Tyler Announces ‘Big’ Season at Cowan Center

Rob Lowe, Randy Rogers Band, Robert Earl Keen, Mavis Staples and Darlene Love among the stellar guests The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center has scheduled their 2025-26 “Big Names, Big Entertainment” season. Featuring Broadway...