Lindale—Twice a month, the Lillie Russell Memorial Library hosts some very special visitors, therapy dogs from the nonprofit organization Therapet....

 You know, it’s amazin’ to see how many people are drivin’ around talkin’ on their cell phones, especially kids. Now when I say kids, I mean teenagers, and young adults....

Cross Oak Ranch—My family has lived at Cross Oak Ranch for over 19 years. Throughout the years we have raised cattle, horses, and hay on our...

Mineola—Our pet of the week is a pair of chihuahua mix sisters - Evelyn and Emilia. They are just one year old, and Emilia is very outgoing and...

Smith County—Our typical Texas summer has arrived, and my house and landscape are both hot. Mrs. G wants more shade. Energy conservation in the...

Lindale—Local families got a helping hand ahead of the new school year as Luxe Tan Lindale hosted a back-to-school supply giveaway on Aug. 2. The...

Mineola—With construction already underway, Phase 2 of the Mineola Skate Park renovation is bringing new energy and expanded opportunities to the...

I don’t know about y’all, but I haven’t been gettin’ as many calls from phone creatures as I used to. Maybe word got around or somethin’. I was gettin’ scared that I might...

Have you ever met someone who when they talk, just seem to ramble? I’ve been told I’m one of those people.  I tend to blurt out whatever’s on my mind. Sometimes it makes...

Mineola—Our pet of the week is Daisy! This adorable terrier mix is 4 - 5 years old , female, weight of 60 pounds. She is housetrained and kennel...

Lindale— The Lillie Russell Memorial Library wrapped up its summer reading program with a festive end-of-summer party on July 16, celebrating the...

Tyler—The Discovery Science Place (DSP) in Tyler rolled out the welcome mat for educators from across East Texas during its annual Educator Open...

I was talkin’ to a man the other day, and he told me that he could remember every whippin’ he ever got when he was a kid. Well, I told him that he must not have gotten too...

Mineola—The Watermelon Train returned to Iron Horse Square on Saturday, July 19, bringing slices of watermelon, train rides, and community cheer to...

Tyler—Visitors to Tyler Pounds Field were treated to a cool history lesson and a cold dessert during the Smith County Historical Society’s History...