Tyler—Backpacks, supplies, and plenty of smiles filled the Rose Garden Center and W.T. Brookshire Conference Center on Aug. 7 as the City of Tyler,...

Tyler—The sound of chirps and songs might not have filled the room, but birds were the star attraction as the Smith County Master Gardeners wrapped...

Back when I was a kid, us boys had a sayin’; “It’s easier to get forgiven, than it is to get permission.” Now, moms didn’t really go for this philosophy, but moms didn’t...

Weekly Brief – Week ending 08/15/2025PUBLIC SERVICE/CIVIL-RP came to the PD to ask that an officer accompany them to their residence as it appears that someone has tampered...

Mineola—The pet of the week is DOT. Female Pittie mix, one year old and very playful. She is a little shy at first, but a real sweetheart. She...

Lindale—Twice a month, the Lillie Russell Memorial Library hosts some very special visitors, therapy dogs from the nonprofit organization Therapet....

 You know, it’s amazin’ to see how many people are drivin’ around talkin’ on their cell phones, especially kids. Now when I say kids, I mean teenagers, and young adults....

Cross Oak Ranch—My family has lived at Cross Oak Ranch for over 19 years. Throughout the years we have raised cattle, horses, and hay on our...

Mineola—Our pet of the week is a pair of chihuahua mix sisters - Evelyn and Emilia. They are just one year old, and Emilia is very outgoing and...

Smith County—Our typical Texas summer has arrived, and my house and landscape are both hot. Mrs. G wants more shade. Energy conservation in the...

Lindale—Local families got a helping hand ahead of the new school year as Luxe Tan Lindale hosted a back-to-school supply giveaway on Aug. 2. The...

Mineola—With construction already underway, Phase 2 of the Mineola Skate Park renovation is bringing new energy and expanded opportunities to the...

I don’t know about y’all, but I haven’t been gettin’ as many calls from phone creatures as I used to. Maybe word got around or somethin’. I was gettin’ scared that I might...

Have you ever met someone who when they talk, just seem to ramble? I’ve been told I’m one of those people.  I tend to blurt out whatever’s on my mind. Sometimes it makes...

Mineola—Our pet of the week is Daisy! This adorable terrier mix is 4 - 5 years old , female, weight of 60 pounds. She is housetrained and kennel...