Ben Fenton
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Nancy Crawford retires from Literacy Council of Tyler
After serving the Literacy Council of Tyler (LCOT) for 30 years, Nancy Crawford is retiring as executive director effective Oct. 1, the LCOT Board of Directors has announced. → Read More
John Tyler changes their name
The high school that has held the name John Tyler High School for over 60 years is getting their original name back. → Read More
More caltrop devices found on I-20 in Lindale area
TYLER — More illegal tire-flattening devices have been found on Interstate 20. → Read More
Hand Nurseries provides a place for quarantined gardeners
With widespread concern to slow the spread of disease, many businesses have shut down. However, there’s one industry that looks like it’s going to maintain steady operation. → Read More
Wienerland to be demolished, HTeaO tea store to take its place
An iconic East Texas business location has reached the end of its era. The building that once housed Wienerland is going to be demolished, and a new business will take → Read More
Churches and houses of worship take preventative measures against coronavirus
Deep in the Bible belt, churches and houses of worship are some of the biggest gathering places in East Texas. With news of a Gregg County man contracting COVID-19 breaking → Read More
Flight for Life visits Andy Woods Elementary
Andy Woods Elementary students were “blown away” by one particular group that visited their career day on Friday. → Read More
Children of Smith County inmates celebrate Christmas with Church of Living Hope
Christmas can either be the most wonderful time of the year, or it can be the most difficult. For children of Smith County inmates, it’s mostly difficult. → Read More
Hundreds attend Christmas parade in Lindale Saturday
LINDALE — Hundreds of people lined U.S. Highway 69 in downtown Lindale on Saturday night for the annual Christmas parade put on by the Rotary Club of Lindale. → Read More
Church of Living Hope hosts community Thanksgiving meal
The night before Thanksgiving Day, Church of Living Hope in Tyler invited the community to join in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. → Read More
Mayor’s Mentorship Achievement Program kicks off for the school year
John Tyler High School student La’Kenya Mass knows what she wants for her future. → Read More