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Those Who Work in 4Kids4Families Say Advocating for Children Is More Than a Job

November 4, 2026 Danny Mogle

Since May 2024, 4Kids4Families has been leading foster care across 23 East Texas counties through a community-based approach in partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Those who work at the organization [Read More…]

James Talarico Targets Billionaires, Corruption During Tyler Senate Rally

October 22, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By TRACE SMITH/Staff and MATEUS FERREIRA/Editor-in-Chief Photos By JINJER ROYCE/Staff Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico framed his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, as bought out by billionaires during a campaign rally Tuesday at the [Read More…]

At Caldwell Zoo, Learning Comes Roaring to Life

October 19, 2026 Danny Mogle

By ESSENCE LOYLESS/Contributor At Tyler’s Calwell Zoo, a light drizzle hits the pine trees and dampens the brick paths, leaving a clean, earthy smell in the air. On this chilly, overcast morning, the park is [Read More…]

JD Vance Urges Tyler Rally to Support Ken Paxton, Criticizes James Talarico

October 14, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By ADDISON MARTIN/Staff Writer and MATEUS FERRIERA/Editor-In-Chief Photos by JINJER ROYCE/Staff Vice President JD Vance urged Texans to support Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and criticized his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, during a campaign [Read More…]

Rep. Nathaniel Moran Speaks at TPUSA Meeting at UT Tyler

September 12, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Editor-In-Chief Photos By JINJER ROYCE/Staff Congressman Nathaniel Moran attended an invitation-only Turning Point USA meeting at UT Tyler’s Mabry Theater Friday to talk about faith, leadership and Charlie Kirk’s legacy. Moran, who is running [Read More…]

Bergfeld Park Offers Quiet Refuge in Middle of Tyler

June 16, 2026 Danny Mogle

By LITZY ARGOTE/Contrbutor People are drawn to Brgfeld Park to enjoy nature and relax.

Ollie’s Skate Shop Rocks on as Hub for Music Scene

May 26, 2026 Danny Mogle

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…]

Baseball Team Pulls Off Miracle Night with Special Guests

May 26, 2026 Danny Mogle

By BROCK BEARDEN/Contributor A crowd filled Irwin Field April 17 as UT Tyler hosted Miracle League Night, bringing together athletes, families and the local community for more than just baseball. “It was a fun night [Read More…]

NCAA Adds 4 Women’s Championships, Designates Flag Football as Emerging Sport

May 26, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By FAITH WILKINS/Contributor The National Collegiate Athletic Association adopted four new women’s national championships and added women’s flag football to the Emerging Sports for Women program during its 2026 NCAA Convention in Washington, D.C. earlier [Read More…]

Third Wave of ‘No Kings’ Protests Highlight New Concerns

April 6, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERRIERA/Head Writer About 900 people attended Tyler’s third No Kings protest joining over 3,000 nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration. Since the last ‘No Kings: protest on Oct. 18, concerns over the war with [Read More…]