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July 2008 - Posts

• Why Not Tyler?

  I f you are considering a move and haven't visited East Texas yet, why not put it on your calendar? Whether you're looking for a great place to work or retire, whether you're a fisherman or golfer, whether your kids are still at home or out Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:15 AM by Larry Lynch | 0 Comments

• The Brushy Memorial/Reunion

  The Lynches and Neals have been in East Texas since the 1850's, and many of them are buried in Brushy Cemetery in Leon County, about ninety miles southwest of Tyler. For years, Larry has chronicled the annual memorials, which are held the fourth Sunday Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:49 AM by Larry Lynch | 0 Comments

• Holt House "Fall Back" Fashion Show

  Tyler is becoming well-known as a retirement area, and for our senior citizens we have the Tyler Senior Center and The Holt House. The latter is located in Tyler's "Brick Streets" area in an ante-bellum style home with a porch on the front Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:47 AM by Larry Lynch | 0 Comments

• HGTV Dream Home In Our Town

  East Texas was in the national spotlight ; HGTV's largest dream home to date (over 5,000 sq ft of living area) was constructed on Lake Tyler and made its debut January 2005 on the popular TV program. Built to take advantage of the lake breezes, this Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:45 AM by Larry Lynch | 0 Comments

• Four Winds Faire

  OK, so you missed it this year. There's sure to be another installment and you owe it to your family to take them out there and share this happening. Ever wonder what it would be like to eat a steak on a stick? Or to watch sword-fighting up-close Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:44 AM by Larry Lynch | 0 Comments

• Scout Day Camp

  Both of our boys have been active in the Scouting program and I have been a Den Mother in both Dallas and Tyler. Volunteering for the Scout Day Camp is a big commitment in time, but the pay-off is bigger. Here is a slide show which features highlights Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:43 AM by Larry Lynch | 0 Comments

• Athens' Old Fiddlers' Contest

  Since 1932, fiddlers from all over have gathered in Athens, Texas to show off their playing and compete for cash money on the last Friday in May. Since 1934 the event has been held on the Henderson County Courthouse Square. It is a great place to see Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:41 AM by Larry Lynch | 0 Comments

• Tyler's Race for The Cure

  RE/MAX Tyler is proud to be a sponsor of the Race for the cure, where RE/MAX agents hand out pink roses to the survivors. This year the race took place on May 7th and as usual the turnout was big. We enjoyed meeting so many survivors and their families. Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:39 AM by Larry Lynch | 0 Comments

• About Our Tyler Rose Garden

  The soil here is particularly suited for roses, and the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden is the world's largest with over 38,000 bushes and 500 varieties on 14 acres. Tyler is known as the Rose Capital of America, and for good reason. There is a museum Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:23 AM by Larry Lynch | 0 Comments

• Single Story For Sale in Bergfeld

  • 2,075 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $194,900 Bergfeld, Tyler - Charmingly updated Azalea District cottage with National Historic Homes status. Quality updates include restored original hardwoods, new roof, air & heating system, Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 6:55 AM by Betty Holt | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, For Sale