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Jenn Hill Heads to Marshall, Texas, Where Family Traditions Run More Than 100 Years Deep
Homeworthy is teaming up with one of our favorite Texas tastemakers, Jenn Hill, for a new series that takes you into the heart (or should we say hearts?) of the Lone Star State. Hill, a lifetime Texan, will travel through the small towns of her beloved home state and get to know the longtime residents The post Jenn Hill Explores This Tiny Texas Town With a 100-Year-Old Family Legacy-and Some Seriously Good Food first appeared on Homeworthy.
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Historic White’s Motel in Longview saved from demolition
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A building that once housed the only motel available to African Americans in Longview during segregation is being preserved after a city court order had called for its demolition. The historic White’s Motel, off South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, previously had crumbling walls and a...
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Gladewater welcomes home Mrs. Classic Universe
It’s easy to guess the wish Menchita Dy Rice made over her birthday candles earlier this month. It came true, threefold – the freshly-turned 50-year-old returned home to Gladewater with a trio of tiaras in tow and matching satin sashes, especially the big one: Mrs. Classic Universe. Needless...
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Off-field freestyle: Gilmer football rapper brings team and community together
GILMER, Texas (KLTV) - In Gilmer, fans aren’t only cheering for the action on the football field — they’re also rooting on one of their own who is actively creating a soundtrack for the city. “Aiden’s freestyles are something different,” Gilmer football quarterback and high school senior...
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American Auto Trail-Burnet’s Grant (Elkhart to Long Lake TX)
This American auto trail begins in Elkhart, Texas, which was named for a Native American who aided the early settlers. From Elkhart, this travel route follows Texas Highway 294 east to U.S. Highways 79 and 84 and the Trinity River. For more of our Auto Trails and Slow Travels guides,...
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Local Artist, Luke Kelly, to Preform This Sunday in Tyler
TYLER — East Texas music fans can catch five acts in one evening when Brick’s Bar & Grill hosts an all-ages show Sunday, September 27. The lineup features Luke Kelly, Walter Lee, Aaron Loy, John & Jami and Noe Sanchez. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with music beginning at 6 p.m.
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Chalk your heart out: Community creates art to give back to non-profits
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - East Texans had the chance to creatively express themselves this morning in hopes of benefiting local causes. Chalk Your Heart Out is a free event where the community competes through artwork for charity. “It’s about locals loving locals and just giving back,” Candy Palmer, Chalk Your...
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EYE SPY! | Scenes from Overton-Hawkins, by RONNIE SARTORS
EDITOR’S NOTE: The old saying is that a picture is worth a thousand words. As a writer, I don’t know about that. 🙂 But we do recognize the power of photos. Every weekend throughout the season, courtesy of our advertising partner Kilgore Gilmer Eye Care Centers, is Eye Spy. It’s just pictures, pictures and more pictures, regardless of the game, regardless of the score. And you never know who’s gonna end up on Eye Spy: we’re looking at you, band, cheer, even the fans. This week, the excellent Ronnie Sartors of ETBlitz.com and Sport Shot Photography, went to his home stadium, Coach Chester Roy Stadium in Overton, for the Mustangs’ Thursday night game against Hawkins. Now, this reminder: When you or a family member or friend need eye care, make Kilgore Gilmer Eye Care Centers your destination. Drs. Jerry Ted Roberts, Jadie Roberts, Shiloh Roberts and Shawn K. Johnston and their staff are the best in East Texas, and they prove it every day. Read more about all of their services, their locations and their hours here on their excellent website (Kilgore-Gilmer Eye Care Centers). Kilgore-Gilmer Eye Care Centers: serving East Texas since 1976.
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Dr. Pepper Mural
City council approved a new parking lot downtown, next to a historic mural the mayor bought last year. The lot will sit at Second Street and East Frank Avenue, next to the building with the Dr Pepper mural. Crews found the mural last September while tearing down the old jailhouse.
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Swanner Captures First Career Title to Lead Women's Golf in Season-Opening Tournament
SEGUIN, Texas -- Emerson Swanner claimed her first career tournament title and the LeTourneau women's golf team opened the fall season by placing second at the John Nellermoe Classic, hosted by Texas Lutheran at Starcke Park Golf Course on Tuesday. Swanner tied with Concordia Texas' Katelyn Miller at 10-over, 154...
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Upcoming concert events at Memorial City Hall
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– Glenn Barnhart, Manager of the Memorial City Hall Performance Center, stopped by East Texas Living to share about upcoming concerts. The season opens with Del Castillo on September 19. Tony Ramey will be performing on October 24 and Diamond Rio will be on November 7. For...
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Green Street Recreation Center in Longview proposes renovations to expand programs
LONGVIEW, Texas — The City of Longview plans on updating the Green Street Recreation Center. The last major renovation of the building at 814 South Green Street was in 1988. Members of the center would like to see improvements made. Fifteen dollars a year gets someone 55 and over,...
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VFW Post 7103 to host ceremony in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day
ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) — Retired Col. Charles F. Blaschke III and VFW Commander Kevin Lohrke joined the East Texas Now livestream for an interview about Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7103’s ceremony honoring National POW/MIA Recognition Day Saturday. Among those who will be honored are the Tubbleville Brothers,...
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‘Carry it forward’ Carthage Fire Department holds sixth annual 9/11 remembrance walk
CARTHAGE, Texas (KLTV) - The Carthage Fire Department held its sixth annual Walk of Remembrance for first responders lost on 9/11. Their message this year was to carry the memory forward. “I remember specifically where I was that day. I was at work,” Carthage Fire Marshal Randy Liedtke said. “Someone...
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Books So Good, It’s Scary
The East Texas Weekend Preview — A new chapter has opened up in downtown Tyler with the addition of a truly one-of-a-kind bookstore. The Headless Librarian offers a wide range of modern and classic novels, spanning genres of horror, romance and so much more!. As soon as you step...