OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2023
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10 From the Editor>READ MORE
22 United Way of Smith County 2023 Campaign Kickoff by Valerie Anderson>READ MORE
24 PATH presents “A Celebration of Giving” honoring 2023 Gertrude Windsor Recipients Kathy and Wayne Babin by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
26 90th Annual Texas Rose Festival: The Story of Film>READ MORE
28 History of the Texas Rose Festival>READ MORE
30 Texas Rose Festival: Event Details>READ MORE
32 Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Court>READ MORE
34 Texas Rose Festival: Events Calendar>READ MORE
42 Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Attendants>READ MORE
46 Texas Rose Festival Ladies-in-Waiting>READ MORE
52 Texas Rose Festival Lady-in-Waiting Escorts>READ MORE
54 Texas Rose Festival Duchesses>READ MORE
58 Texas Rose Festival Duchess Escorts>READ MORE
62 90th Annual Texas Rose Festival Summer Rehearsals and Celebrations by James Frech Photography>READ MORE
64 18th Annual Holiday Gift Guide>READ MORE
80 Susan Robinson Jewelry “A Tast to New Beginnings” Grand Opening Celebration by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
86 The World Always Needs More Santas by Christopher Fenoglio>READ MORE
88 Junior League of Tyler – Mistletoe & Magic: A Holiday Shopping Event>READ MORE
102 For the Silent by Rebecca Cunio>READ MORE
106 Zoo News: It’s a Bountiful Year by Paul Swen>READ MORE
110 Celebrating 25 Years: Smith County Master Gardeners Association “From Bulbs to Blooms”>READ MORE
114 Tyler Campbell: An Inspiring Message by Bryce Brauneisen>READ MORE
116 This is my Hometown: Successful Student Outcomes by Jennifer Hines>READ MORE
119 Texas Bank and Trust Student Board Reception by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
120 Tyler Tomorrow: Addison Petty – Standout Student, Performer, and Person by Tim Schodowski>READ MORE
122 Authors Among Us by David Emprimo>READ MORE
124 UT Tyler Graduate Transforms Hobby into Promising Research Career by Hannah M. Buchanan>READ MORE
127 TJC: Educating Everyone – The Path to a Better World>READ MORE
141 PATH Week Celebration Dinner by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
142 Bethesda Pediatrics Announcement Luncheon by France Batten Hodges>READ MORE
144 Supporting Cancer Patients and their Caregivers by Denyse Reinhart>READ MORE
148 Falling Back into Sleeping Like a Baby by Terrence Ates>READ MORE
150 The Roaring Twenty – Bethesda Birthday Bash by Francie Batten Hodges>READ MORE
152 The Marvelous Willie Marvels: Friend, Gentleman, and Cancer Survivor by Lana Adams>READ MORE
156 Building Dreams: Today’s Barbie Dreamhouseby Eddie Clark>READ MORE
160 Tyler Area Builders Association Government Officials Appreciation Luncheon by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
162 Home Style: The Spirit of Christmas – The Cavenders by Kristina Wrenn>READ MORE
176 The Tyler Economic Council Report by Christi Cole Khalaf>READ MORE
178 Coping with Inflation? Be Budget Aware, by Brian Selph>READ MORE
180 The Tax on Giving by Jose A. Feliciano>READ MORE
182 People by Dr. M. Ray Perryman>READ MORE
190 A Colorful Fall by Caleb Bell>READ MORE
192 Dining & Entertainment Guide>READ MORE