JUNE / JULY 2022
JUNE/JULY 2022
From cover to cover, TYLER TODAY has so much for you to discover! Read the best of Tyler SIX times per year. Each issue is filled with the BEST of TYLER! Enjoy articles that inspire, inform, and entertain. TYLER TODAY brings you the best of Tyler─today, tomorrow, and always!
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8 United Way of Smith County Announces $2,040,834 Campaign Results by Noel Martin>READ MORE
10 From the Editor>READ MORE
20 East Texas Symphony Orchestra Post Concert Reception at Southside Bank by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
28 Runway for Hope benefiting Bethesda Health Clinic by Francie Batten Hodges>READ MORE
31 Special Section: Neon Rose – Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala sponsored by Cavender’s >READ MORE
42 “I’ll Fight” Doing the Most Good Fundraising Luncheon by Philip Burn and Noel Martin>READ MORE
44 Summer Is Here by Holli Fourniquet>READ MORE
46 Miracles Begin with You! benefiting Children’s Miracle Network by Bowen Hardy and Inkredible Events>READ MORE
48 Spirit of Landscaping by Marybeth McCown>READ MORE
52 Zoo News: Welcome Home Steve Marshall by Paul Swen>READ MORE
56 2022 Women’s Symphony League Ball “Symphony of Jewels” by Donna Cummings Photography>READ MORE
62 Cover Story: The TJC-Ukraine Connection by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
68 20th Annual Education Section>READ MORE
70 35th Annual BMW of Tyler Patriot Golf Classic and Southside Bank Million Dollar Hole-In-One by Danielle Joubert/UT Tyler>READ MORE
74 Fine Arts by Jennifer Hines>READ MORE
76 East Texas Communities Foundation Scholarship Reception by Grace Malone Moreno>READ MORE
78 Merging Cultures: A Student’s Perspective on Boarding School by Terry Kim>READ MORE
82 Tyler Tomorrow – Shiloh Smith: From Cancer to 4-H Champion by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
86 Authors Among Us by Sharon Thayer>READ MORE
88 20th Annual Education Guide>READ MORE
96 Engineering Company Invests in Future Engineers by Beverley Golden>READ MORE
98 Tyler Yesterday: The Original Tyler High School>READ MORE
102 Special Section: Congratulations Graduates – Class of 2022 sponsored by TJC>READ MORE
114 2022 Father’s Day Shopping Guide>READ MORE
116 Favorite Memories of Our Fathers by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
118 Doctor Luke Beloved Physician Awards Ceremony & Dinner benefiting Bethesda Health Clinic by Francie Batten Hodges>READ MORE
120 Tribute to Courage: Double Amputee Empowered to Inspire and Care for Others by UT Health East Texas Marketing Staff>READ MORE
122 The Hospice of East Annual Meeting & Celebration by Francie Batten Hodges>READ MORE
124 Go with the Flow by Terrence Ates>READ MORE
126 A Patient’s Journey Through Cancer Starts with the Right Team by Autumn Rainwater>READ MORE
128 Legends Dinner honoring Andy Wall benefiting Cancer Foundation for Life and FitSteps for Life by Francie Batten Hodges>READ MORE
130 21st Annual TYLER TODAY Home Section celebrating the Tyler Area Builder’s Association 69th Annual Parade of Homes™>READ MORE
132 Building Dreams: Shortages by Eddie Clark>READ MORE
134 Tyler Area Builders Association Spring General Meeting by Noel Martin>READ MORE
138 Home Style: A Country Retreat Custom-built for the Quinns by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
148 2022 Historic Tyler Candlelight Tour and Garden Party by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
154 21st Annual TYLER TODAY Guide celebrating the TABA 69th Annual Parade of Homes™>READ MORE
164 Women’s Fund of Smith County Mother’s Day Luncheon by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
168 Special Section: TABA Parade of Homes™ sponsored by BMW of Tyler>READ MORE
178 The TEDC Report: Certified Economic Developer Designation by Scott Martinez>READ MORE
180 Texas Energy Matters: 11th Annual Energy Summit Northeast Texas 2022 by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
182 Market Volatility: Taken in Perspective by Jose A. Feliciano>READ MORE
184 Potential Benefits of US Tort Reform by Dr. M. Ray Perryman>READ MORE
186 The Pros and Cons of Refinancing a Car by Brian Selph>READ MORE
187 East Texas Crisis Center Wine & Cheese Party by David J. White>READ MORE
188 Some Summer Fun by Caleb Bell>READ MORE
190 Thru the Lens>READ MORE
192 Dining & Entertainment Guide>READ MORE