AUSTIN, July 15, 2025 — A controversial proposal by Conservation Equity Management LLC, founded by hedge fund investor J. Kyle Bass, came under fire Tuesday before the...

The well permit applications from Conservation Equity Management, LLC, founded by hedge fund investor J. Kyle Bass, have caused quite the uproar locally as this could mean...

When I watched the last senior graduate this past May, it always makes me wonder what does the future hold in store for them? I know many will continue their education but...

Folks along El Camino Real are thinking back on months of the past and trying to remember when we ever got so much rain in July. We keep saying that when the rain stops...

Folks who aren’t from the South invariably aren’t familiar with grits. When they come for a visit, they often twist their eyebrows into a John...

Folks along El Camino celebrated the 249th birthday of our country in a big way this Fourth of July. We kicked things off with a big parade on Friday morning on the...

As we approach the Fourth of July, we celebrate the anniversary of our nation's independence and honor those who have fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Whether...

When you enter the museum during our Quilt Exhibit, there’s a sign asking you to please use the supplied white gloves if you plan on touching the quilts.  These white...

Those of you who know me know that I wear my heart on my sleeve when it comes to fostering rescue dogs. Those who know the Cherokeean staff – John,...

Very few events can sum up living in small town America like a Main Street 4th of July parade. Such patriotism is neither Democratic nor Republican...

We have all heard the old saying “count your blessings” although I think many today failed in arithmetic and perhaps can’t count that high.It’s easy to watch MSNBC, Fox...

Earlier this month, the museum received a call from Tina Hargett, owner of  Rainbow’s End Barber-Salon here in Jacksonville.  She wanted to know if we could find the date...

Like many, I grew up hearing tales of courageous heroes battling dastardly villains, with damsels in distress usually making an appearance. Each was a clear-cut character,...

The state legislature will adjourn on Tuesday as we reach the 140th day of the legislative session, or Sine Die, which means “without days.” It has been a productive...

Tyler, TX – June 17, 2025 – The Better Business Bureau Serving Central East Texas (BBB) is urging consumers and businesses to take immediate cybersecurity precautions after...