Chapel Hill Junior High Students Earn Honors at VASE Competition

Chapel Hill Junior High students recently showcased their artistic talent at the Junior High Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) held on March 14, with several students earning top honors for their work.

Principal/Asst. Principal for the Day

The halls of Chapel Hill took on a new kind of energy just before spring break, as two students traded their desks for leadership roles at the very top.

Old Dog Duke Is Loved

I’d parked and was walking the lot, moving between cars and people, handing out Gatorade and hygiene bags when someone wanted them. It’s never a line, never organized. Just people scattered here and there, some talking, some not, some who’ll meet your eyes and some who won’t.

BBB East Texas Hosts Workshop Featuring Best-Selling Author Dr. Dee Poskas

Better Business Bureau East Texas (BBB) will host its next Lunch.Learn.Lead. business workshop, “From Setback to Strategy: Turning Disappointment into Business Breakthroughs,” on April 8, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the BBB offices located at 6115 New Copeland Rd., Tyler, TX. This month’s presenter is Dr.

Dickie Morrow Body Shop

For free estimates, quality repairs and professional service, go see the experts at Dickie Morrow Body Shop.“It’s not enough to promise a high quality vehicle repair … it’s about delivering one — and standing behind it,” said Dickie Morrow.

MP Community Orchestra finishes fifth season

The Mount Pleasant Community Orchestra held its concert titled, “Surprise!” on March 28, finishing its fifth season. The evening featured classical music with pieces by Haydn, Bruch, and Mozart.

Elvis is coming—wait for it

“My life is basically a series of long-winded stories fueled by caffeine and latenight writing.”—Popular opinion put forth by family and (some) friends.------“You ever see Elvis perform live?