3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (453+ words) Every June, when the days stretch long and the heat settles in for good, I start thinking about the plants that can truly take an East Texas summer. Not the []. .. Grant: You're invited to the East Texas Annual and Perennial…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (382+ words) Published 5: 15 am Tuesday, June 16, 2026 JACKSONVILLE " Thousands of tomato-loving East Texans showed up for the 42nd annual Tomato Fest in Jacksonville on Saturday. The event included a car show and motorcycle display, plus entertainment, dancing, a talent show, a historical display, arts…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (654+ words) Published 10: 13 pm Friday, June 12, 2026 By Steve Knight/Tyler Morning Telegraph If you look at a map of Texas it will show most of the state is in drought conditions. Not as bad as it was a month ago, but still…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago  (354+ words) Published 4: 03 pm Friday, July 18, 2025 Clayton Tucker, Democratic candidate for Texas agriculture commissioner, is continuing his grassroots campaign with a weekend stop in Tyler, where he plans to connect with local residents through community-centered events. On Saturday evening, Tucker will join…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (240+ words) Published 5: 20 am Thursday, September 25, 2025 Tyler ISD partnered with the East Texas State Fair to expand agricultural education by bringing professional rodeo athletes directly into schools. On Friday, rodeo competitors visited several campuses to share their experiences, demonstrate their skills, and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1908+ words) Published 5: 35 am Sunday, May 3, 2026 Inside the most charming little farmstands, local bakers offer passers-by and eventual regulars to purchase staples like sourdough bread in multiple flavors, cookies and other desserts, and much more." Josh and Jana Crouch like to know…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (503+ words) Managing editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph and ETX View Magazine. Alabama native and Troy University alumna who moved to East Texas in late 2020. While my main role is to lead our newsroom, I often find myself reporting on crime,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (621+ words) Published 10: 31 pm Sunday, April 26, 2026 Dear Neil: I xeriscaped my front yard in November 2014 and used the compact form Microburst Texas sage. I'm wondering why one plant died. Its leaves turned a deep gray. Leaves at the bases of the other…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1817+ words) Published 5: 45 am Monday, April 20, 2026 If it were as large in real-life as it was on the screen, it would be a fearsome beast. But even though it's small, it's still a serious threat to livestock. Previously eradicated from the United…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (462+ words) Published 11: 00 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 Spring feels magical in East Texas, especially as Easter approaches. It's more than just a change in the weather; it's an awakening. Lawns turn green almost overnight; trees unfurl fresh leaves; and gardeners step outside to…...