June / July 2026
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10 From the Editor>READ MORE
20 Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce 42nd Annual Banquet & Auction by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
22 AMERICA’S 250th ANNIVERSARY>READ MORE
23 An American Birthday Tribute by Dona Julian Cassel>READ MORE
26 Celebrating America’s Economic System of Freedom by Marilyn Young, Ph.D.>READ MORE
28 Authors Among Us: Brother Baby – A Memoir of Buck Abraham’s WWII Story by Carrol Abraham>READ MORE
30 Authors Among Us: Voices of America – Stories from Americans Celebrating America by Patricia Taylor Wells>READ MORE
32 1976 Bicentennial Coast-to-Coast Ambassador Bicycle Tour by Debbie Wood>READ MORE
36 American Cancer Society: Tyler Cattle Baron’s Ball – Special Section sponsored by Cavender’s Boot City>READ MORE
48 BUSINESS>READ MORE
50 TEDC Spotlight: From Graduation to Career – Opportunities Grow in East Texas by Scott Martinez>READ MORE
52 Mega Metro Magnets by Dr. M. Ray Perryman>READ MORE
56 Plain English: Translating the Language of Trusts by Jose A. Feliciano>READ MORE
58 EDUCATION>READ MORE
60 From Legacy to Longhorn: Abby Trahan Earns Prestigious UT Scholarship by Jennifer Hines>READ MORE
62 The Rotary Club of Tyler Young Citizens Banquet by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
64 Supporting Arts in Education by Hannah Buchanan>READ MORE
68 24th Annual Education Guide>READ MORE
76 Hope Gala benefiting For the Silent by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
78 GIVE Grant Awards Presentation by Cause Creative>READ MORE
80 The Brook Hill School Graduation by Travis Albea>READ MORE
82 TJC Graduates and Alumni Carry a Century of Promise into the Future by Jeff Johnson>READ MORE
86 Congratulations, Graduates! Class of 2026 – Special Section sponsored by TJC>READ MORE
96 FATHER’S DAY>READ MORE
98 Jeff Noblitt and Family: A Journey of Challenges, Talents, and Togetherness by Daniel Anderson>READ MORE
104 Daddy: Q & A to Treasure by Jennifer Moore Gaston>READ MORE
105 Women’s Fund of Smith County Mother’s Day Luncheon by Cause Creative>READ MORE
106 SHOPPING>READ MORE
108 Father’s Day Shopping Guide>READ MORE
114 HEALTH>READ MORE
116 Local Lifesaver Emma Dilley by Cyd King>READ MORE
118 American Heart Association Tyler Go Red for Women Luncheon & Women’s Health Pop-up by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
120 The Secret is Out! The East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind is a Beacon of Hope by Leona Holloman>READ MORE
121 East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind 50th Birthday Celebration by Cause Creative>READ MORE
122 An Unexpected Discovery by Travis Detherage and Genita Maligi>READ MORE
124 The Hospice of East Texas Hope Blooms Brunch & Boutique Shopping by Francie Batten Hodges>READ MORE
126 Righting the Ship: Thoughts on Screening for Prostate Cancer by Lisa R. Lowry, MD>READ MORE
128 A Landmark Opening: UT Tyler Celebrates the Grand Opening of the School of Medicine Building by Eliabeth Wingfield>READ MORE
130 LOCAL>READ MORE
132 Form and Foundation at Caldwell Zoo by Paul Swen>READ MORE
138 Celebrating the Wild by Bowen Hardy, Francie Batten Hodges, Noel Martin, and Ivan Sanchez>READ MORE
140 Bring Me Sunshine and a Bougainvillea Vine by Lynn McGinnis>READ MORE
142 East Texas Crisis Center Wine & Cheese Party by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
144 HOME>READ MORE
146 Building Dreams: The Details Make the Difference by Eddie Clark>READ MORE
148 Historic Tyler Candlelight Home Tour & Garden Party by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
150 Home Style: A Home with Roots – The Braswell’s Dream Home by Jennifer Moore Gaston>READ MORE
164 25th Annual Guide to the TABA Parade of Homes™>READ MORE
178 Tyler Are Builders Association 73rd Annual Parade of Homes – Special Section sponsored by Pratt Homes>READ MORE
188 ARTS>READ MORE
189 East Texas Symphony Orchestra: A 90 Year Legacy – A Symphonic Celebration by Bowen Hardy and Cause Creative>READ MORE
192 A Creative Summer Oasis by Caleb Bell>READ MORE
194 Women’s Symphony League Ball: Symphony in Bloom – A Rose City Ball by Donna Cummings Photography>READ MORE
196 Live Music Steals the Show by Stephanie Graham-Stacey>READ MORE
200 DINING GUIDE>READ MORE