Mineola — Children watched live hawks, met animals, and cast fishing lines at the Mineola Nature Preserve, where NatureFest offered families a...

Gilmer — A humble sweet potato may be the star in name, but the real heart of the East Texas Yamboree is the vibrant, multigenerational event it...

Tyler—Tattoo artists and enthusiasts gathered at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center for the East Texas Tattoo Expo, Oct. 9–11, a weekend of live...

Bullard — History came alive as personal stories and military heritage converged at the annual Texas Veterans’ Military Show. Beyond the steel...

Mineola—A new green initiative has taken root near the entrance of the Mineola Memorial Library. In a collaborative effort, the library and the...

Lindale—Wine enthusiasts gathered at Picker’s Pavilion at Blackberry Square Oct. 16–17 for the Piney Woods Fall Wine Festival. The two-day event...

Lindale — The 13th Annual Pulling for Special Kids Armwrestling Tournament was held at Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse in Lindale on Oct. 10....

Lindale — The Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce held its 41st annual CountryFest in downtown Lindale on Oct. 10. The morning began with the 13th...

Mineola — National Night Out brings residents and law enforcement together to strengthen community partnerships and neighborhood connections. Most of the country observes...

Mineola — One of the happiest moments of this year’s Quilt Show for Nancy Gibson came when a beginning student’s work earned a ribbon.“One of the...

The pet of the week is Lucy, a senior poodle mix. She is 12 years old and will need ongoing medical care since she is developing cataracts and...

Wood County—Public art across Wood County is turning everyday walls and community spaces into a countywide gallery. Through Wood County Walls,...

Mineola—When Sharon Chamblee looks at the front of the Mineola Historical museum, she doesn’t just see an entrance, she sees a piece of 1937...

Tyler — The East Texas State Fair ran Sept. 25 through Oct. 4, 2026, bringing fairgoers to The Park of East Texas for 10 days of carnival rides,...

Lindale — A brief midday shower was not enough to stop 152 golfers from hitting the fairways as the Lindale Chamber of Commerce (LCC) hosted its...