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Chelsea Purgahn

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Past articles by Chelsea:

Annual parade celebrates Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Tyler

“The Lord gave us a beautiful day to celebrate,” Father Luis Larrea happily exclaime... → Read More

Two-steppin’ Tuesdays a seven-year tradition at Edom City Limits

“Get in here before you freeze!” Dwayne Collins exclaimed as he held the door open f... → Read More

"One Night Without a Home" raises awareness about homelessness and hunger

During this holiday season - a time of giving and reflection - the East Texas Human Needs Networ... → Read More

Volunteer Fire Department's haunted house brings frights and fun to Edom

Most days, you’ll see bright red fire engines in the bays at the Edom Volunteer Fire Depar... → Read More

Artist live paints rainforest-themed murals each day of the East Texas State Fair

When you walk onto the grounds of the East Texas State Fair this year, you’re bound to not... → Read More

Free IDEA Gardening Series educates, inspires local gardeners

The Tyler Rose Garden has always been a favorite place for gardeners in the community. The IDEA ... → Read More

Green Acres' patriotic program celebrates freedom ahead of Fourth of July

Stepping into the massive sanctuary at Green Acres Baptist Church, you’ll see hues of red,... → Read More

Super Ride XV brings variety of equestrian events to Athens

Hundreds of competitors and their horses converged on the Henderson County Regional Fair Park in Athens, Texas, for the 15th annual Super Ride, an international festival of the equestrian arts. The event features championship level competitions and demonstrations focusing upon five colorful facets of team riding: mounted color guard, drill team, quadrille, trick riding and vaulting. This year,… → Read More

Veterans home honors comrades at Memorial Day banquet and ceremony

Hundreds gathered at Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home to honor the residents and their fa... → Read More

The Butterfly Keeper of Tyler: Joel Enge has raised butterflies for 16 years

“Look! Do you see it?” Joel Enge exclaims mid-conversation. He points to the sky as ... → Read More

Giving Garden: Eagle Scout community garden project brings church, school together

If you drive by Pollard United Methodist Church this spring, you’ll likely notice groups o... → Read More

Residents, community enjoy Easter party at The Hamptons

Residents at The Hamptons enjoyed spending time with visitors of all ages during the assisted li... → Read More

Church brings the journey of Christ to life in Easter production

After hosting 3,000 attendees for sold-out performances last year, Rose Heights Church is presen... → Read More

Families enjoy Easter egg hunts across Tyler

Hundreds of Tylerites enjoyed two of many Easter egg hunts around town this week. Tyler... → Read More

UT Tyler hosts Special Olympics

The crowd erupted in cheers as Brittany Lamb made yet another basket in a basketball game Monday... → Read More

All Saints students print the future of prosthetics

Instead of spending time relaxing and socializing with friends during lunch Tuesday afternoon, f... → Read More

Chick-fil-A gives back with warm meals for the Salvation Army

Before sitting down to enjoy a dinner of salad, hot dogs and chicken noodle soup Monday evening,... → Read More

Gus Macker basketball tournament a ball despite rain delay

Gus Macker dates back to 1974 when Scott McNeal founded the tournament in his Lowell, Mich. driveway. → Read More

Hometown balloonist to fly 'Even Higher' in Battle Creek air show and festival

"When you're up there, you're free with the wind...all you hear is the whisper of the burner or the pilot light going." → Read More

Hundreds ride in Peace-Pedal-Pray memorial bike ride

The participants rode part of the route the cyclists were taking the night of the hit-and-run crash in their honor. → Read More