DECEMBER 2025 / JANUARY 2026
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10 From the Editor>READ MORE
20 The Rose City Christmas Reception hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Tyler and Dr. Julie V. Philley by Samantha Reynolds>READ MORE
22 The Junior League of Tyler Mistletoe & Magic: Lone Star Holiday Preview Party by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
28 PHILANTHROPY>READ MORE
30 National Philanthropy Day: 30 Years of Philanthropy in East Texas by Patricia Glass>READ MORE
33 East Texas Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals: National Philanthropy Day by Holly McFarlin>READ MORE
34 Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County Butterfly Hope Luncheon by Francie Batten Hodges>READ MORE
38 Angel Layettes Mending Broken Hearts Gala by Donna Cummings>READ MORE
40 The Arc Great East Texas Black Cat Gala by Noah Morris>READ MORE
42 Bethesda Birthday Bash: A Hollywood Premier in the Rose City by Cause Creative>READ MORE
44 CampV and Rose City Airfest Mash Bash at the Hangar Party by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
50 The Hospice of East Texas 25th Anniversary of HomePlace by Brooke Camp Moore>READ MORE
52 PATH Week 40th Anniversary Luncheon by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
54 Power of the Purse benefiting the Women’s Fund of Smith County by Cause Creative>READ MORE
56 Behind the Keyhole: The Gifts That Last a Lifetime by Dawn Franks>READ MORE
58 The Giving Guide>READ MORE
64 RETIREMENT>READ MORE
66 To the Moon and Back: Thoughts on Retirement by Lisa R. Lowry, MD>READ MORE
68 20th Annual Retirement Guide>READ MORE
76 Incoming Changes to Retirement Age by Martin Lloyd>READ MORE
78 HEALTH>READ MORE
80 Tyler’s Center for Healthy Living by Cyd King>READ MORE
82 Is Heartburn a Sign of Something More? by Jimmy Epperson>READ MORE
84 Stronger Together: UT Tyler’s Commitment to Mental Health by Elizabeth Wingfield>READ MORE
86 LOCAL>READ MORE
87 Authors Among Us: The Senator by Maya Golden Bethany>READ MORE
88 Changes for Good: The Community Connection by Paul Swen>READ MORE
92 Brookshire’s Wildlife Museum Reopens at New Location by Whitney Mayfield>READ MORE
94 Among the Pines the Season Shines by Lynn McGinnis>READ MORE
99 92nd Annual Texas Rose Festival by James French Photography>READ MORE
112 SHOPPING>READ MORE
114 Shop Local Shopping Guide>READ MORE
118 WEDDINGS>READ MORE
122 The Wedding Journey by Lana Adams>READ MORE
126 26th Annual Wedding Guide>READ MORE
138 The Wedding of Sarah Baskin and Seth Biley>READ MORE
140 The Wedding of Morgan McGuire and Graham Thompson>READ MORE
142 The Wedding of Anna Catherine Negem and Harrison Kirkpatrick>READ MORE
144 HOME>READ MORE
146 Building Dreams: Future Foundations by Eddie Clark>READ MORE
152 Home Style: The Renaissance of an Azalea Icon by Kristen Wrenn>READ MORE
164 EDUCATION>READ MORE
166 Soaring Towards Her Dreams by Jennifer Hines>READ MORE
168 Margaret Perkins: A Legacy in Arts and Education by Tisa Weiss Hibbs>READ MORE
172 Education Meets Opportunity by Elise Mullinix>READ MORE
174 BUSINESS>READ MORE
176 Saving for Retirement at Any Age by Brian Selph>READ MORE
178 TEDC Spotlight: A Unique Approach to Philanthropy by Megan Riaz>READ MORE
180 Choosing the Right Charitable Vehicle for Your Goals and Needs by Jose A. Feliciano>READ MORE
182 The “Gray Tsunami” by Manuel Reyes, Cecilia Cuellar, and Pedro Gallard-Toledo>READ MORE
186 ARTS>READ MORE
188 Celebrating 55 Years in the Community by Caleb Bell>READ MORE
190 Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! by Beverley Golden>READ MORE
192 Dining Guide>READ MORE
194 Smith County Historical Society presents Stage of Legends by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE