Every East Texas town has its own vibe, local landmarks and little quirks that make it special. Spend enough time traveling around the region, and you'll quickly realize that no two towns are exactly alike. And with new people moving to East Texas all the time, I figured it was time to put together an unofficial starter pack for some of our favorite towns...
Texas residents can apply to undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities without paying application fees during Free College Application Week, October 12–18, 2026. It's a great opportunity for high school students, transfer students and adults considering college to save money before application fees return. If y...
Bruno's Pizza & Pasta in Tyler is celebrating 50 years in business on October 15 and 16, 2026, and the Rumbelow family is inviting the community to join the celebration. The longtime Italian restaurant has been serving homemade pizza and Italian dishes since 1976, giving generations of East Texans a place to gather over a good meal.
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Longview Kennel Club is hosting a free Responsible Dog Owners Day on October 24. Here's where to go, when it starts and what dog owners should know before attending.
Eligible Texas residents can apply to public colleges and universities without paying undergraduate application fees during Free College Application Week. Here's how to qualify and meet Sunday's deadline.
The Yamboree and Texas Rose Festival headline a busy weekend of fall festivals, live events, football, haunted attractions, and farmers' markets across East Texas.
East Texans are like no other people on the planet. We are so proud of Texas, but many of us don't want to see the change that has happened in the big cities like Houston or Austin. The slower pace is something that we love, and there are certain sayings in East Texas that other people might not understand...
It's important to give back and help others when you can. Which is why I was so impressed over the weekend when I got a random message on social media from Grace who created the Rose City Run Club in Tyler, Texas. Grace wanted to do something to help show support for the Big Shot Coffee House in Gresham that is shutting down later this month...
Dave & Buster’s in Tyler could open as soon as March 1, 2027, giving East Texas families a new destination for arcade games, food and entertainment without having to make the drive to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I spoke with the incoming general manager earlier this week and learned more about the planned opening, the building and when the new location expects to start hiring.
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Friday night football means hometown pride, packed stands, and concession-stand favorites. What's the one food you always buy at a Texas high school game?