Community

Keep Longview Beautiful Hosted Its Second Annual Community Recycling Drive, Accepting Materials From Scrap Metal to Books and Educating Residents on Year-Round Options.

A New Portrait at the Texas African American Museum Recognizes the Couple's Impact, From Striking Oil to Building Businesses, Establishing a Town, and Extensive Philanthropy.

A Local Nonprofit, Christy’s Safe Haven, Organized an Event in Tyler to Provide Free Lunches to Nurses, Acknowledging Their Role in Community Health Education.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Has Purchased 650 Acres on Lake Palestine in Henderson County for Over $10 Million, with Plans to Transfer the Land for a New State Park by Late 2027.

Residents and Volunteers in Grand Saline Are Mobilizing to Keep Pip, the Beloved Library Cat, From Being Evicted Following Complaints Related to Allergies.

The City of Tyler and Tyler Police Department Are Hosting Community Celebrations, While Residents Throughout East Texas Are Encouraged to Organize Their Own Neighborhood Gatherings.

The 16th Annual Paint Palestine Pink Will Bring the Community Together Saturday for Races and Festivities to Support Diagnostic Testing for Underinsured Residents in Anderson County and Surrounding Areas.

The Dog, Described as Loving, Attentive, and Energetic, Has Been at the Shelter for Over a Year and Is Available for Adoption or Temporary Visits.

Brock Was Recognized for Her Impact on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in the 1960s and Her Dedicated Advocacy for Libraries and Voting Rights in Tyler.

Cooler Autumn Temperatures Provide an Essential Advantage for New Trees to Establish Strong Root Systems Before the Onset of the Next Summer's Intense Heat.

St. James CME Church Will Host a 'Boys to Men' Forum Saturday, Led by a Smith County Deputy and Pastor, to Address Emotional Control, Accountability, and Deterring Negative Influences.

The 14th Annual Event at Breckenridge Village Brought Together Supporters and Featured a USA Memory Champion Discussing Brain Health and Ancient Memory Techniques.

Bob and Brenda Pepper Have Provided Temporary Homes for More Than 1,000 Dogs Over 12 Years, Directly Contributing to a Northeast Texas Rescue Group's Ability to Save Hundreds of Animals Annually From Euthanasia.

A Local Resident's Video Sharing an Uncomfortable Drive-Thru Experience Has Prompted a Wider Community Conversation About an Observed Increase in Panhandling Across East Texas.

Prolonged Drought and Heat May Diminish Vibrant Autumn Foliage, According to a Recent State Advisory.

Billy Jenkins Seeks to Lighten the Mood Across East Texas by Compiling a List of Shared Regional Experiences, Urging Residents to Embrace Humor Over Stress.

Animal Welfare Groups Pets Fur People and Lone Star Humane Association Protested Retail Pet Sales, Advocating for Revised State Laws After a Previous Bill Failed.

Cats Romo and Nanny, and Dogs Bizkit, Teddy, and Fred Are Available for Adoption at the Tyler Facility Through September 27.

The Multi-Year Grant to United Way of Smith County Will Support Critical Repairs to the Historic Structure, Aiming to Ensure Its Continued Use as a Community Center.

The Free "Chalk Your Heart Out" Event Recently Brought Community Members Together to Support Local Causes Through Creative Expression.

Hundreds of East Texans Participated in the Annual 5k and 1k Fun Run, Celebrating Young Survivors and Raising Awareness During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Residents Are Sharing Strategies From Meal Planning to Taking on Multiple Jobs as Economic Pressures Impact Household Budgets in Smith and Gregg Counties.

The Transaction on West Grande Boulevard Aims to Pay Down Debt From a New Facility and Expand Animal Care Resources, Though It Significantly Reduces Public Dog Park Access.

Nine Community Events Across Tyler Helped Residents and Students Register to Vote, with a Deadline of October 5 for the Upcoming General Election.

The Local Zoo Continues Its Collaboration with Texas Parks and Wildlife to Reintroduce the State-Threatened Species to the Wild.