August / September 2026
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10 From the Editor>READ MORE
20 Law Day 2026 by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
22 HEALTH>READ MORE
24 Mount Up With Wings Like Eagles: American Cancer Society Tyler Cattle Baron’s Ball by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
26 A Letter to Loved Ones by Amy Brocato Ewen>READ MORE
32 How Vicki Briggs Built a Career and Calling in Healthcare by Cyd King>READ MORE
34 Connections: East Texas Behavioral Health Summit by Bowen Hardy>READ MORE
36 When the Answer Doesn’t Feel Right, It’s Okay to Ask Again by Jimmy Epperson>READ MORE
38 Parties with a Purpose: Cheers to Ten Years with the Women’s Board by Katie Reese>READ MORE
40 Living Better, Longer by Christi Khalaf>READ MORE
42 In Real Time: The Rise of Early Onset Cancer by Lisa R. Lowry, MD>READ MORE
44 Clear for Takeoff by Elizabeth Wingfield>READ MORE
46 A Legacy of Service by Elizabeth Wingfield>READ MORE
50 12th Annual Health Guide>READ MORE
62 FALL PLANNER>READ MORE
64 Visit Tyler>READ MORE
70 Cowan Season Opener: LeAnn Rimes Returns to Her Recording Roots by Emily Battle>READ MORE
74 Landscapes for the Table by Erin Faulkner and Mary Lauren Faulkner>READ MORE
76 12thAnnual Fall Planner>READ MORE
96 SHOPPING>READ MORE
98 Fall Shopping Guide>READ MORE
109 Texas Rose Festival: Celebrations Through the Seasons – Special Section sponsored by Texas Bank and Trust>READ MORE
110 Rose Queen Claire Ann Malone by Suzie Rippy>READ MORE
112 Princess Brynn Eve Ballard by Suzie Rippy>READ MORE
114 Duchess of the Rose Growers Emmy Brewer by Suzie Rippy>READ MORE
116 Texas Rose Festival President David S. Dial by Suzie Rippy>READ MORE
118 Texas Rose Festival Event Details>READ MORE
120 Texas Rose Festival Events Calendar>READ MORE
124 Authors Among Us: Dreams and Ideas: The Artistry of Costume Designer Winn Morton by Myra Walker>READ MORE
126 Texas Rose Festival Celebrates Rose Sunday by James French Photography>READ MORE
128 LOCAL>READ MORE
130 All Patients Great and Small at Caldwell Zoo by Paul Swen>READ MORE
134 A Bloomin’ Good East Texas Tradition by Sharon Hidden and Lynn McGinnis>READ MORE
140 HOME>READ MORE
142 Building Dreams: Building a Home that Works for Your Health by Eddie Clark>READ MORE
150 Home Style: Classic Craftsman – Timeless Design by Cindy Stokes Gafford>READ MORE
162 EDUCATION>READ MORE
164 From Volunteer to Teacher of the Year by Jennifer Hines>READ MORE
168 Country Music and Classwork: Chris Colston Earns TJC Degree by Vivian Medina and Natalie Noblitt>READ MORE
170 A Voice in Higher Education: UT Tyler Honors Student Appointed to State Committee by Hannah Buchanan>READ MORE
172 United Way of Smith County 86th Annual Fundraising Campaign – Special Section sponsored by Yosemite Roofing>READ MORE
182 BUSINESS>READ MORE
184 TEDC Spotlight – More than Medine: How Healthcare Powers Tyler’s Economy by Scott Martinez>READ MORE
188 Junior Achievement of Greater Tyler honoring Hall of Fame Laureate Herb Buie by Francie Batten Hodges>READ MORE
190 Can You Use AI for Financial Advice? by Jose A. Feliciano>READ MORE
192 ARTS>READ MORE
194 No Place Like Home by Caleb Bell>READ MORE
196 More Than Just Music: How a Live Orchestra Brings People Together in a Disconnected World by John Berry, Kathy Housby, and Mandee Montana>READ MORE
198 Rhythm & Revenue: The Economic Impact of Live Music by Stephanie Graham-Stacey>READ MORE
200 DINING GUIDE>READ MORE