JUNE / JULY 2021
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We are grateful to Nancy and Joe Cavender for sharing their journey together and advocating for cancer patients, survivors and treatments. This issue brings you our 19th Annual EDUCATION Section and Guide – Transitioning, Progressing, Succeeding; Congrats to the CLASS of 2021; 33rd Annual Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala – PISTOLS and PEARLS; 68th Annual Tyler Area Builders Association PARADE OF HOMES™; and so much MORE!
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10 From the Editor>READ MORE
12 Hubert Kidd Children’s Eye Clinic Dedication by Patrick Willis>READ MORE
30 Nancy and Joe Cavender: Taking the Journey Together by Allen Morris>READ MORE
36 33rd Annual Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala: Pistols and Pearls – Special Section sponsored by Cavender’s >READ MORE
48 Tyler Tourism is Bouncing Back by Holli Fourniquet>READ MORE
50 Women’s Fund of Smith County Mother’s Day Luncheon by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
51 Authors Among Us by Patricia Taylor Wells>READ MORE
52 On the Road to a New Life: Hiway 80 Rescue Mission by Brian Livingston>READ MORE
54 Smith County Historical Society: The Wagon Yard by Loy J. Gilbert>READ MORE
58 Among Giants by Paul Swen>READ MORE
60 19th Annual Education Section: Transitioning, Progressing, Succeeding>READ MORE
62 Imagination and Innovation:
Tyler ISD Celebrates 2021 Teachers of the Year by Amy Pawlak>READ MORE
64 Literacy Council of Tyler GED Graduation Ceremony by Noah Morris>READ MORE
66 Tyler Tomorrow: Jackson Newhouse – Baseball to Business by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
68 Champions for Children: Honoring April Butler
2021 Early Childhood Educator of the Year by Rachel Ashcraft>READ MORE
70 A Promise Kept, A Promise Earned by Rebecca Sanders>READ MORE
72 Tyler Tomorrow: Katie Smith – Champion Cowgirl by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
74 The Rotary Club of Tyler: Rose City Legacy by Ashlea Wilson>READ MORE
78 19th Annual Education Guide>READ MORE
89 East Texas Communities Foundation Scholarship Reception by Grace Moreno>READ MORE
90 Champions for Children Brighter Future Symposium
with Guest Speaker Dr. Temple Grandin>READ MORE
94 Congrats to the Class of 2021 – Special Section Sponsored by TJC>READ MORE
104 The 50th Was Epic by Pat Wheeler>READ MORE
106 Students Thrive Despite COVID-19 Pandemic by Janet Ragland>READ MORE
108 Tribute to Courage: Hope Over Fear – Meagan Doran by Brittany Sartain>READ MORE
110 Celebrating Five Years: CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System by Will Knous>READ MORE
114 East Texans Receive COVID-19 Vaccine by Terrence Ates>READ MORE
118 What Would I Do Without the Dads in My Life? by Beth Bills>READ MORE
120 TYLER TODAY Shopping Guide: Happy Father’s Day>READ MORE
122 2021 Women’s Symphony League Ball
“Starlight Serenade” by Donna Cummings Photography>READ MORE
128 20th Annual TYLER TODAY Home Section celebrating
the Tyler Area Builders Association 68th Annual Parade of Homes™>READ MORE
130 Building Dreams: Why the Parade of Homes™ Matters by Eddie Clark>READ MORE
133 Tyler Area Builders Association Annual Meeting>READ MORE
134 Home Style: French Style, Southern Comfort by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
146 20th Annual TYLER TODAY Guide celebrating the TABA 68th Annual Parade of Homes™>READ MORE
160 68th Annual Tyler Area Builders Association PARADE OF HOMES™
Special Section sponsored by BMW of Tyler>READ MORE
172 Historic Tyler, Inc. Candlelight Party and Home Tour by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
173 Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
“Wildcards & Roses” by James Cowart and Emily Macon>READ MORE
174 The TEDC Report: Mike Grella Addresses TEDC by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
176 Financial Planning: Helping You See the Bigger Picture by Jose Feliciano>READ MORE
179 Eight Essential Factors to Know by Brian Selph>READ MORE
180 Visiting with Linda Ridgway by Caleb Bell>READ MORE
184 Der Germinator: Tyler’s Connection to Hit Reality Show by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
186 UT Tyler Cowan Center “Georgia On My Mind” Reception by Jonathan McSwain>READ MORE
187 Dining & Entertainment Guide>READ MORE
188 Flavors: Prime 102>READ MORE
190 Flavors: Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse>READ MORE
192 Thru the Lens>READ MORE