Opal Lee, East Texas native and 1953 Wiley College graduate, was named the Grandmother of Juneteenth after her efforts helped the holiday become nationally recognized. Her alma mater awarded her an honorary doctorate to celebrate their 150th year.

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The new hatchlings came as a surprise when a herpetology keeper happened upon Mrs. Pickles as the tortoise was laying her eggs at closing time. The animal care team quickly went to work uncovering the eggs and getting them to the safety of the Reptile & Amphibian House. The soil in Houston isn’t hospitable to the Madagascar native tortoises, and it’s unlikely the eggs would have hatched on their own if the keeper hadn’t been in the right place at the right time. More at >>

Megan Rishel with the SPCA of East Texas joined East Texas Live in hopes of finding Rosco a forever home.

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Tobin McDuff has a closer look at the two catchers behind the plate for the Rangers in 2023.

Authorities are searching for a 74-year-old Trinity County man who was last seen Tuesday afternoon.

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Cavender's Boot City reopened their Tyler store Tuesday after temporarily moving for a nearly yearlong remodel.

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Students at Tyler Junior College had the opportunity to listen to global communications expert Dex Hunter-Torricke discuss how the future will look with technology advancing as they begin their careers.

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