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Meet the Tyler Social Media Influencer with More than 250K Followers

May 20, 2025 Larry Bonilla

Video by JUDE RATCLIFF/Multimedia Contributor A few years ago, Makala Johnson of Tyler was diagnosed with a rare chronic illness. As she began her long recovery, she started making social media posts. Her honesty and [Read More…]

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Master Plan Calls for More Housing, New Lake

April 29, 2025 Larry Bonilla

By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer UT Tyler is set to undergo major construction projects as part of a plan to revitalize areas of the campus. President Dr. Julie V. Philley presented the Master Plan proposal for [Read More…]

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Athletes Say Online Abuse Shouldn’t be Part of Game

April 24, 2025 Larry Bonilla

By EMILY CLARK/Contributor Social media connects people from across the globe but it’s also a platform on which college athletes increasingly are subjected to harmful and abusive messages. A recent NCAA study found that a [Read More…]

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Tyler Designated as Tourism Friendly Community

April 17, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer Tyler is Texas’ third city to be designated a tourism friendly community. The city took part in a multi-step certification process designed to encourage communities to pursue tourism across the state, [Read More…]

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UT Tyler Employee Faces Possession of Child Pornography Charges

April 2, 2025 Danny Mogle

By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer A UT Tyler employee has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Brandon Baschnagel, 41, of Bullard, was taken into custody by UT Tyler Police, said a statement issued by Henderson [Read More…]

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Robert Roberson Case: East Texas man on Death Row Seeks New Trial

April 1, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By JUDE RATCLIFF/Multimedia Journalist Robert Roberson from East Texas is on death row in Texas after being convicted for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter in 2002. He was found guilty of his causing his [Read More…]

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Smith County Man Continues Legacy of Land Ownership Dating to 1830s

March 11, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By AVERY SALAS/Contributor For Paul Hancock, land is more than just property — it is a testament to a legacy built over generations. As a proud son of the Republic of Texas, Hancock’s connection to [Read More…]

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UT Tyler Volunteers Make Big Impact at Big Event

March 11, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By MACY MAXWELL/Staff Writer The East Texas Big Event, a day of community service co-hosted by UT Tyler and Tyler Junior College, took place Feb. 22 in Tyler. During the opening ceremony in Bergfeld Park, [Read More…]

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East Texas Attorneys Help Families with Documentation

March 11, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer East Texas lawyers volunteered their time Feb. 23 to help families with mixed immigration status fill out paperwork  that ensures a plan for their kids. A mixed-status family is one where [Read More…]

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Geek World’s Growing D&D Community

February 13, 2025 Jim Rasberry

By JAMES RASBERRY/Staff Writer Local game shop Geek World hosted its season finale for the community-wide Luminaria Dungeons and Dragons campaign on Feb. 1. The campaign is run in-store by Geek World Employees and provides [Read More…]

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