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10 From the Editor>READ MORE
14 East Texas Baptist University David Dykes Servant Leadership Award and Scholarship Dinner by ETBU Staff>READ MORE
20 Women’s Symphony League Ball – Sounds of Enchantment: A Musical Fantasy by Donna Cummings Photography>READ MORE
24 Women’s Fund of Smith County Member/Guest Social by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
28 Will Jennings: A Songwriter and a Gentleman by Rebecca Sanders>READ MORE
30 Transforming Spaces, Elevating Talents: Caldwell Arts Academy’s Mural Project by Jennifer Hines>READ MORE
32 An Artist Sees as a Child Sees by Amanda Slaughter>READ MORE
36 An Art-filled Vacation (or Two) by Caleb Bell>READ MORE
38 More than a Tonk Two-Step: Meet Another King of Country by Kristina Wrenn>READ MORE
40 Give Cancer the Boot: 36th Annual Tyler Cattle Baron’s Ball Special Section sponsored by Cavender’s>READ MORE
54 Empowering the Public to be Lifesavers by Cyd King>READ MORE
58 From Cancer to Happily Ever After: A Story of Faith, Love, and Perseverance by Emily Stapleton>READ MORE
60 Hope Blooms at the Hospice of East Texas by Francie Batten Hodges>READ MORE
62 Waves of Change by Lisa Lowry, M.D.>READ MORE
64 East Texas Mental Health Summit presented by Andrews Center by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
67 Father: Francis Anderson – A Generational Talent by Daniel Anderson>READ MORE
68 Father: Carlos Barron – Focused on Family by Daniel Anderson>READ MORE
70 Father: Lee Farr – Veteran and Father by Daniel Anderson>READ MORE
72 Father: Cody Grace – Together is Better by Daniel Anderson>READ MORE
76 Father’s Day Shopping Guide>READ MORE
82 Women’s Fund of Smith County Mother’s Day Luncheon by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
88 Montessori: An Opportunity to Prepare Our Children to Be Future Leaders by Elisabeth Lind>READ MORE
92 Inspiring Excellence: Tyler ISD District Teachers of the Year 2024 by Jennifer Hines>READ MORE
94 Arts in Education Awards presented by Young Audiences Arts for Learning Northeast Texas by Jamie Maldonado>READ MORE
96 Their Futures So Bright: TJC Celebrates Accomplishments of Spring Graduates by Elise Mullinix>READ MORE
98 The Rotary Club of Tyler Young Citizens Banquet by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
100 University Academy’s Excellence Recognized by Hannah Buchanan>READ MORE
102 Rekindling Old Bonds: Robert E. Lee Class of 1974 by Karen Porter Hatch>READ MORE
104 22nd Annual Education Guide>READ MORE
116 Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Special Section sponsored by TJC>READ MORE
130 Authors Among Us: The Return Trip by Maya Golden Bethany>READ MORE
131 East Texas Crisis Center Wine and Cheese Party honoring Lana Peacock by Alyssa Luther>READ MORE
132 Learning Through Fun: The Caldwell Zoo by Paul Swen>READ MORE
134 A Glimpse in Time through a Garden Gate by Elizabeth Waldrop>READ MORE
137 Smart Summer Travel by Brian Selph>READ MORE
138 TEDC: Pure Tyler Benchmarking Research: Chattanooga, Tennessee Intercity Visit by Christi Cole Khalaf>READ MORE
140 Homebuying by Dr. M. Ray Perryman>READ MORE
142 Three Financial Principles Our Fathers Taught Us by Jose A. Feliciano>READ MORE
144 Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce 40th Annual Banquet and Auction by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
148 Building Dreams: Building YOUR Dream Home by Eddie Clark>READ MORE
150 Tyler Area Builders Association Spring Membership Meeting by Noel Martin>READ MORE
152 Discover the Future of Living: TABA Parade of Homes™ by Summer Edwards>READ MORE
154 Pup Houses in the Plaza benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Smith County by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
156 Home Style: Modernist Chic – A One-of-a-kind Gracious Contemporary by Kristina Wrenn >READ MORE
170 23rd Annual TYLER TODAY Guide celebrating the TABA 71st Annual Parade of Homes™>READ MORE
186 Historic Tyler Candlelight Tour and Garden Party by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
188 Tyler Area Builders Association Parade of Homes™ Special Section sponsored by BMW of Tyler>READ MORE
200 Dining Guide>READ MORE