may 2008 

cover:  Emily Borth of Nacogdoches enjoys a leisurely canoe ride during a “girls getaway” at Holly Lake. Photo by P.A. Geddie

features
9 2008 Summer Fun Guide
Ideas for making plans with the kids or with friends and family includes a look at East Texas Attractions, Texas Eagle train rides, Northeast Texas Children’s Museum in commerce, touring Jefferson, Trails Country Centre for the Arts, James and the Giant Peach, and Camps, Workshops & More.

10 Mineola Nature Preserve Provides Enjoyable Outdoor Experience
Situated on 3,000 acres between Mineola and Lindale this area is great for exploring nature, seeing lots of creatures and more than 193 types of birds.

12 Where to Stay in the Upper East Side of Texas
Our introduction article to guide East Texas travelers and those in need of lodging for any reason in the area.

15 The Resurrection of Ben Wheeler
Plans are well underway by local resident Brooks Gremmels and his staff with the Ben Wheeler Development Corporation to bring life back in to the dying town of Ben Wheeler, Texas.


departments
4 Talk of the Town
Art exhibit, crafters celebration, souper awards, students win scholarships, a bird in bigmouth, ...

6 Business
New Tyler resort and conference center, Sweet Shop USA moves to Mount Pleasant, new Sonic in Van, Ag Day planned for Winnsboro, Rural Family Justice Conference, Jake’s in Tyler, new Winnsboro businesses, ...

16 Poetry
Old Cowboy by Dorothy Miller Birdwell, Weeping Mary by Tom Geddie, Secret War by Alexandra Valkyrie Reed, Spring is in the Air by Alyssa Littlejohn, and Premonition by John Killoran.

18 Living Room
Lake Cypress Springs near Mount Vernon and Enjoying Clutter-Free Outdoor Space

20 Calendar

24 Grits & Gourmet
World Famous Burgers at the Dairy Palace in Canton

25 Dining Guide

26 Music Listing

27 The Country Folk Eclectic Music Column
by Tom Geddie

28 Reel Time
Growing Anglers
by Barry St. Clair

29 Kid’s Korner
Celebrating Mother’s Day and Memorial Day in May
by Vern Dailey and Muffin

30 Tolbert’s Tales
Grownups
by Jerry Tolbert

31 Marketplace



 

This page last updated May 02, 2008