There are many things in my life I’ll have the opportunity to do, but breast-feeding, however, will never be one of them. I am not a woman. But, I have worn a military uniform. If you don’t know, in the military there are regulations that govern everything — from how to wear your headgear, to how to pull guard, to how to address a superior.
With a vibrant art gallery, revitalized theater and an increasingly active community, downtown Tyler is becoming a hub for local events and attractions.
Much of the uptick in activity stems from Gallery Main Street and Liberty Hall, both of which are among a growing list of businesses that surround the T.B. Butler
Do you remember what it was like to be 9 years old? Especially a 9-year-old anticipating a trip to Walt Disney World? Well, Brendan Haas of Massachusetts, set up a “Soldier for a Soldier” page on Facebook in an attempt to trade his toy soldier up to a Disney World vacation. Brendan ended up winning the trip, plus tons of Disney gift cards, making it an all-expense Disney vacation! A typical 9 year old would be packing for the vacation, but this generous young man had other plans!
Gotten any tattoos removed lately? If so, you’re not alone. A survey conducted by The Patient’s Guide, an online skincare reference center, shows laser tattoo removals are up by 32 percent this year compared to 2011.
Why?
As a kid you always knew it was officially summer when the city pool opened! The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department is opening the Woldert Pool and Sprayground and Fun Forest Pool and Sprayground on Saturday, June 2 at 1 p.m. Get your goggles, floaties and suits ready kids!
Desmond Hatchett, a 33-year-old Knoxville, TN man who has fathered 30 kids says he wants a child-support “break.” His 30 kids are from 11 different women, and of the 30 kids, 9 of them were born within the last three years! Word on the street is Hatchett has set a local record with his reproduction abilities. And now, the rolling stone claims he wants a child-support break. No, we just can’t make this stuff up …
We always see the heartwarming videos of soldiers returning home as a surprise to their loved ones. But sometimes the soldiers return home to a surprise of their own.
Collin Boyd, who is eight years old and attends Owen Elementary in Bullard loves baseball. But recently Collin has had to deal with more than any 8-year-old should have to. Collin is suffering from undifferentiated soft tissue sarcoma. I can barely spell it, much less say it.
The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department continues its “Free Movie In The Park” series this weekend with a showing of a classic, “True Grit“, starring John Wayne will be shown on the big screen at Bergfeld Park this weekend for free!
It looks like there will be another place for families to hang out this summer. According to the Longview News Journal, crews have started working on a 10,000 sq. foot splash park in Longview. The addition will be at Lear Park, with sprinklers, fountains, and many more fun things.
Summer will be here before you know it! If you've experienced and East Texas summer, you know the only way to beat the heat is with a cool treat -- and a swimming pool! Here are my top places to get ice cream in East Texas.
When a soldier goes off to war, not only is it tough on them, but also their families. It’s especially tough if they have young children. But nothing is greater than seeing the look on your child’s face seeing their hero come home.
