3+ week, 5+ day ago  (369+ words) Published 5: 00 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 The discovery in Egypt of a statue of Ramses II inspired Percy Bysshe Shelley to pen "Ozymandias," a sonnet famous for its commentary on the ephemerality of a vainglorious ruler's boasts of greatness: "Nothing besides remains....

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (827+ words) Published 8: 50 pm Tuesday, November 11, 2025 By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune The state agency in charge of building Texas" massive highways says Texans need more ways to get around if the state"s going to continue to grow " a stunning acknowledgment…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1021+ words) Published 5: 35 am Friday, April 3, 2026 As April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, hundreds of community members gathered Wednesday at the W. T. Brookshire Conference Center in Tyler for the fifth annual Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County (CACSC) luncheon. Hosted by Women…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (407+ words) Published 8: 25 am Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Hundreds of nonprofits across East Texas are seeking support today during an 18-hour online fundraising event. The East Texas Giving Day fundraiser takes place annually at easttexasgivingday. org, where donors can contribute $10 or more to participating…...

4+ day, 54+ min ago  (514+ words) Published 5: 40 am Sunday, April 26, 2026 By Robin Y. Richardson The Greater Caddo Lake Association and Texas Parks and Wildlife are teaming to ensure a more tranquil experience on the lake this summer through education on excessive boat noise and exhaust regulations. "Board…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1081+ words) Published 6: 00 am Friday, April 24, 2026 "When they have really learned to love their neighbours as themselves, they will be allowed to love themselves as their neighbours." " C. S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters A theatrical adaptation of "The Screwtape Letters" will come to UT…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (639+ words) Published 5: 15 am Thursday, April 23, 2026 New music coming out used to be an event. Most of the time, you and your friends knew it was coming and you were waiting, money-in-hand, at the record shop to buy it. I worked in…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (498+ words) Published 11: 05 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Through my career in community and economic development, one thing has proven true:" strong communities are built where manufacturing and innovation move forward together." In East Texas, that partnership has long driven opportunity, supported families, and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (390+ words) Published 5: 30 am Wednesday, April 22, 2026 After Brad Brookshire announced his retirement after a 49-year career with Brookshire Grocery Company in March, Smith County adopted April 21 as "Brad Brookshire Day" in the county to celebrate the impact the former CEO had on…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (462+ words) Published 11: 00 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 Spring feels magical in East Texas, especially as Easter approaches. It's more than just a change in the weather; it's an awakening. Lawns turn green almost overnight; trees unfurl fresh leaves; and gardeners step outside to…...