APRIL / MAY 2022
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10 From the Editor>READ MORE
22 Launch Party for the Opening of for Staples | Sotheby’s International Realty by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
28 United Way of Smith County Leadership Dinner honoring Bill Martin by Donna Cummings Photography>READ MORE
32 Smith County Bar Association Texas High School Mock Trial Competition by Denise Hawk>READ MORE
30 Order in the Court: 8th Annual Legal Section>READ MORE
34 8th Annual Legal Guide>READ MORE
42 Holding Court Via Zoom by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
44 The Court System of Smith County by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
50 The TEDC Report: Percentage Job Growth Highest in East Texas by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
51 African American Cultural Black History Program by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
54 Women and Credit: Here’s How to Get on Solid Ground by Brian Selph>READ MORE
56 You Must NOT Do That by Jose Feliciano>READ MORE
58 Reality Check by Dr. M. Ray Perryman>READ MORE
60 Tyler Yesterday: Tyler State Park by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
62 Life’s a Garden – Dig It! by Lynn McGinnis>READ MORE
64 The Tyler Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association by Terry Kim>READ MORE
65 Smith County Medical Society Alliance Valentine Luncheon honoring Veterans by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
66 Hello, Summer! 23rd Annual Summer Planner>READ MORE
68 Cover Story: For Animals. Forever. by Paul Swen>READ MORE
74 Discover the Tiny Titans at the Discovery Science Place by Lacie Ballinger and Monica Moore>READ MORE
76 23rd Annual Summer Planner>READ MORE
88 Five Remarkable Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in East Texas by Holli Fourniquet>READ MORE
90 SPCA East Texas “Raise the Woof” by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
92 Motherhood is a Full-time Job by Beth Bills>READ MORE
94 Mother’s Day Shopping Guide>READ MORE
98 Graduation Shopping Guide>READ MORE
100 Special Section: Symphony of Jewels – 2022 Women’s Symphony League Ball sponsored by BMW of Tyler>READ MORE
110 Tyler ISD 20-Year Transformation by Jennifer Hines>READ MORE
112 Authors Among Us: The Adventures of Head Trauma Hero by Patti Foster>READ MORE
114 Caldwell Arts Alliance “An Evening for the Stars” by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
116 “Art of Chocolate benefiting Champions for Children by CLV Planners>READ MORE
118 Tyler Tomorrow: Sam Eckert – Making His Parents Proud by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
120 Meet the UT Tyler School of Medicine Dean by Sarah Buchanan>READ MORE
122 Tribute to Courage: Lisa Ashton – Early Diagnosis Saves Lives by Magen Simms>READ MORE
126 The Spring Equinox of Health by Terrence Ates>READ MORE
128 Corbin Robinson: Miracle Child with a Fighting Spirit by Suzie Rippy>READ MORE
130 Building Dreams: Top Five Costs to Build a Dream Home by Eddie Clark>READ MORE
134 Home Style: Authentic English Tudor Amid the Oaks in The Woods by Robert Marlin>READ MORE
148 An Educator’s Influence by Caleb Bell>READ MORE
150 Thru the Lens>READ MORE
152 Dining & Entertainment Guide>READ MORE