1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (335+ words) View this email in browser Summer reading season is officially here, and we're excited to share the 2026 Summer Reads Catalog with you. From captivating novels and inspiring nonfiction to unforgettable books for young readers, this catalog showcases the incredible authors,…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (391+ words) What does it mean to feel empowered? This month, we're exploring that question through stories, insights, and conversations designed to encourage you to step into your strengths, embrace your unique voice, and make an impact on the literary world around…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (613+ words) ELEVATE YOUR SUMMER READING Uplift the Texas literary community by exploring one of the new releases we've rounded up for June. Let a Texas author empower you to explore a new genre, relax with a guilty pleasure (minus the guilt),…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (355+ words) Summer in Texarkana is packed with an airshow, a blues festival, a progressive dinner crawl through downtown, and tons of live music. Here are some things to check out on the Arkansas side this summer. " Texarkana Airshow " June 27, 2026 The airshow…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (228+ words) Kilgore College has named Chris Clifton as its new director of bands and instrumental music, bringing a Ranger Band alumnus back home to lead one of the college's most storied traditions. Clifton, a 2003 KC graduate and former member of the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (320+ words) The Gilmer Mirror June 1, 2026 Austin, TX " The Texas Center for the Book is pleased to announce a special #TXBook Chat webinar on Weds. , June 10, at 10 a. m In this free, virtual book event, beloved Texas author John S Erickson will discuss…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (13+ words) Desiderata The Gilmer Mirror Desiderata: A Poem for Dark Times " Cato the Blogger...

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2+ week, 2+ day ago  (269+ words) SUNDAY May 24, 2026 An Art Collection of Americans by Upper East Side Texas Artists Kacey Musgraves released her sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere, on May 1 with a return to Lost Highway Records. Musgraves produced the album alongside Daniel Tashian and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (264+ words) Summer reading season is almost here, and we're thrilled to share that the 2026 Lone Star Literary Life Summer Reads Catalog will officially premiere on June 9. From the Gulf Coast to the Hill Country to the Panhandle, this catalog celebrates the…...