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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 […]
By Shawn Larson TYLER, When Caleb Hensley steps into the classroom at Peete Elementary, his students know him as “Coach Hensley,” the physical education teacher with a whistle around his neck and a love for sports. But when he steps onto the water, tens of thousands know him simply as the man behind 903 Fishing. […]
The God & the Great Outdoors Expo was held at The Oil Palace, located at 10408 State Hwy 64 Tyler, Tx, on July 11 – 13. The God & the Great Outdoors is a non – profit and one hundred percent volunteer – based Christ centered event which also aims to bring together […]
TROUP, Texas — What began as a simple call to sing has blossomed into a multifaceted ministry reaching women across East Texas and beyond. For over two decades, Shelly Wilson has walked out her faith through music, writing, and a range of creative outreach efforts now known collectively as Shelly Wilson Ministries. “I began in […]
Photo Caption: Mayor Shirley Coe, Jim Speier Christus EMS & Flight for Life, City Manager Pam Frederick, and Shawn Salter Christus EMS & Flight for Life.. The City of Bullard celebrated 74 years of the National Day of Prayer this morning at their 19th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on May 1, 2025. The City stated […]
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that caused the total loss of Lakewood Church in Flint. Smith County Emergency Services District 2 officials responded to a call at 6:12 a.m. Monday, April 14, that the church, located in the 19700 block of Highway 155 South, in […]
It is the heart and soul of everything. The soul of man, I mean. Whether we are all just a composite of atoms wandering about in an existence that touches, and only touches those things made of atoms, and death of the body is the annihilation of our being, questions of the soul’s existence define […]
