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By Todd A. Gilbert, ETX Bell July 4, 1776 – That one date that has stuck with you after years of history lessons in school. Independence Day. Better known as “The Fourth of July.” Or just “The 4th.” And now we come to our 250th American Independence Day. Hot Dogs. Grandma’s Apple Pie. Some sort […]
TYLER — A model train show will return to the Tyler area this summer for the first time in several years, bringing back an event that once drew a strong local following. The Tyler Area Train Show is scheduled for June 13-14 at the TASCA Event Center in Whitehouse. Organizers say the event marks the […]
By Robin McPherson Gamble Monte’s is a family-oriented music hall located just down the road in Brownsboro, Texas. This establishment is the brainchild of Monte Bragg and his wife, Gaynell. Bragg said, “I built this place so families would have somewhere to go to have good, clean fun.” “There is no drinking, no fighting, and […]
By Robin McPherson Gamble Brownsboro hosts live, local, family-oriented music at Dot’s Place, a local restaurant. Dot’s has an open mic night every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Pizza, burgers, and more draw people in and have the parking lot overflowing. There are always a variety of musicians and people who don’t play but […]
Texas Veterans’ Military Show Returns to Bullard, Honoring Heroes By Shawn Larson BULLARD, Texas — The Texas Veterans’ Military Show will return Saturday, Sept. 13, offering East Texans a chance to honor America’s heroes through a day filled with history, remembrance and celebration. The event, held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 655 S. […]
A Heathspan Forum Meeting was held on August 7 at the Oak Crossing Event Center, located at 101 Glenda St, Whitehouse, TX. The Age Well: A Healthspan Forum Meeting was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and welcomed those of all ages to attend. It was free to attend and opened to […]
BULLARD—Families and friends gathered at Bullard High School on Saturday, June 28, for the city’s annual Blast Over Bullard celebration. The event ran from 5 to 10 p.m. and featured retail vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, live music, and a special kids’ bike brigade. The evening concluded with a highly anticipated fireworks show that lit […]
The fourth annual Bee Day in the Garden was held on June 21 at the Goodman – LeGrand Museum & Gardens, located at Goodman Park on 624 N Broadway Avenue, Tyler, TX. The fourth annual Beed Day in the Garden was held Saturday June 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event was […]
