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Ranchers Leasing Workshop 2022 dates announced, starts Jan. 10

              Ranchers Leasing Workshop 2022 dates announced, starts Jan. 10 Award-winning program focuses on grazing, hunting and livestock leases   Leasing is a common way for producers to start or expand operations. A half-day Rancher’s Leasing Workshop, designed for agricultural landowners and tenants, focuses on grazing, hunting and livestock

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Lindale Rotary Club’s Christmas Parade steps off on Saturday

  After pandemic-induced, one-year hiatus, the Lindale Rotary Club’s Christmas Parade will return to officially kick off the holiday season. The parade, featuring local dignitaries, the Lindale High School “Pride of Lindale’’ Marching Band, dance troupes and plenty of candy for kids of all ages, will step off at E.J. Moss Intermediate School beginning at

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Cancer survivor and former UT Health Tyler patient will light Christmas tree

  Last year, Jeff Hickerson faced an acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis and received chemotherapy treatments at UT Health Tyler, each round involving a week-long hospital stay. Hickerson’s cancer is now in remission, and on Nov. 30, he will have the honor of lighting the hospital’s outdoor Christmas tree during a public ceremony.   The event

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Hunters Reminded to Report Their Harvest During Upcoming Antlerless Season

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) wants to remind hunters to report their harvests during the upcoming antlerless deer season Nov. 25 — 28. Mandatory reporting is required for any antlerless deer harvested during the four-day doe season, along with any antlerless deer harvested during the archery, youth only and muzzleloader seasons.

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Texas Winter Tradition of Rainbow Trout Stocking Begins Nov. 24

AUSTIN – November is known as a time to give thanks, but in Texas the month also marks the beginning of a winter tradition for anglers of all ages across the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will kick off this tradition when it begins stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 24. The easy

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UT Health East Texas to provide COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11

  TYLER — Following the CDC’s approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, UT Health East Texas is prepared to begin administering vaccines to children starting Friday. “Vaccinating children is an important next step in bringing this deadly virus under control,” said Dr. Tom Cummins, division chief medical officer for UT

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Halloween: Red Cross offers safety steps as pandemic continues

Trick-or-treating is back this Halloween, however the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross offers these tips and more to help keep you and your loved ones safe. “Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the U.S. and with most communities returning

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Wind-blown tree kills Tyler youngster

A tree which fell over due to high winds on Thursday, Oct. 28 was responsible for the death of 11-year-od Rustan Wood of Tyler, who was riding a go-cart on the property in the 12000 block of State Highway 110 North, Smith County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Larry Christian said. Deputies as well as Precinct 5 Constable Jeff McClenny,

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Waterfowl Hunters Play Key Role in Helping Prevent Spread of Invasive Species

  AUSTIN – Waterfowl hunters are gearing up across the state in anticipation of opening day. In an effort to avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean, drain and dry their boats and equipment, including decoys and other hunting

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UT Health Tyler to host Halloween free drive-thru trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 30

  UT Health Tyler will host drive-thru trick-or-treating at the hospital from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, to offer a safe Halloween alternative for children of all ages.   UT Health caregivers will hand out candy to those who drive by the hospital’s main entrance at 1000 S. Beckham Ave. Caregivers will line

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