City/State
Bergfeld Park Offers Quiet Refuge in Middle of Tyler
By LITZY ARGOTE/Contrbutor People are drawn to Brgfeld Park to enjoy nature and relax.
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Campus News
Legacy and Lifelong Learning: Hamptons of Tyler Residents Learn and Connect with UT Tyler’s History
By LANCE CLEMENTS Marketing Editor Assistant On June 11, The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living hosted an educational event regarding the history of The University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Colin Snider, associate professor and chair [Read More…]
City/State
Ollie’s Skate Shop Rocks on as Hub for Music Scene
By NORAH DE LEON/Contributor LONGVIEW — During the week, Ollie’s Skate Shop in downtown Longview caters to customers looking for decks, wheels, apparel, and protective gear. But when the weekend arrives, the shop transforms into something [Read More…]
City/State
LIGHTS, CAMERA, COMMUNITY: How One Man Went Looking for Friends and Found a Place to Belong
By KARLEIGH YANCY/Editor-in-Chief On March 10, 2025. Trevor Hicks had lived in Tyler for one year and one week. Besides his girlfriend, Molly Barlow, Trevor had no friends here. Trevor wanted to change that. So, on [Read More…]
Culture
ROLLING THE DICE: With Game Play, You Can Vanquish a War Lord, Make a Friend at Same Time
By JIM RASBERRY/Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Jim Rasberry is an avid D&D player. You enter the lord’s chamber of Waterdeep, a massive room of painted stone that once was the seat of the great city’s [Read More…]
Culture
Gen-X Jim Presents: Haters Gonna Hate… But Do You?
By JIM CLAYTON/Staff Writer Just in case the nickname didn’t give it away, I grew up in the 1980s, binge-watching music videos on MTV (which stands for Music Television, if you didn’t know). I could [Read More…]
Culture
Victoria’s Secret Angels Spread Their Wings In Latest Show
By DEBI OKEKE/Staff Writer Since its launch in 1995, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has remained a staple of the fashion and modeling industry. It’s known for extravagant runway productions, star-studded performances, and famous ‘Angels’ who [Read More…]
Culture
¡Arriba! The Rose City Fiesta
By VICTORIA OLIVARES/Staff Writer The community of Tyler came together during Hispanic Heritage month to celebrate the Rose City Fiesta. The fiesta took place on Oct. 11 at Bergfeld Park. Hosted by the Tyler Hispanic [Read More…]
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UT Tyler Faculty Showcase Talent in Art Exhibit
By DEBI OKEKE/Staff Writer Between their work grading papers and lecturing, it’s easy to forget that UT Tyler art professors are practicing artists too. The UT Tyler Studio Art Faculty Exhibition pulls back the curtain, revealing [Read More…]
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Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” Lifted the Curtain, but Was Her Writing Left Off Stage?
By EVAN FERNANDEZ/Staff Writer Taylor Swift just released her highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which officially dropped at 12:01 a.m. EDT Oct. 3. The record features 12 tracks and runs for [Read More…]