News Alert

Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 10:27pm

That's what we love about East Texas

Suzanne Daniel: PATH Volunteer/Cancer Survivor

TYLER-- Volunteering takes a very special type of person. And at the PATH offices--- it takes a caring and patient one. Tonight, we introduce you to Suzanne Daniel. She's what we love about East Texas.

George Moses: American Red Cross Volunteer

SMITH COUNTY -- The American Red Cross is run by volunteers. And it takes hundreds of them to help when disaster strikes. For one man--- it's second nature. Meet George Moses.

Tyler Fire Department

TYLER - Firefighters spend their days saving people's lives and putting out fires.

Betty "Mama" Flowers

On average, around 130 people volunteer their time at the Salvation Army in Tyler. And while all volunteers are appreciated, one woman stands out above the rest.

Tyler Police Sgt. David Hall

TYLER -- For the last 17 years, Sgt. David Hall has worked for the Tyler Police Department. But aside from being a hero and family man, he gives back to the community by helping with the BAIR Foundation.

Jordan's Plant Farm

HENDERSON - Fire destroyed Carol and Jimmy Jordan's dairy farm many years ago. Most families would rebuild and start over. But, the Jordan's decided to change direction.

Janie's Cakes

TYLER - Janie Clapp has been baking cakes for as long as she can remember.

Greenberg Smoked Turkeys

TYLER - For the past 71 years, the holidays in East Texas get started with a phone call, to Greenberg Smoked Turkeys in Tyler. And, the longer the lines get.

Tyler Roses

TYLER - Theresa Laseter and her mom, Elizabeth Brewer, drove in from Fort Worth just to see, and smell, Tyler's roses.

Kiepersol Enterprises Inc.

"We can get everything just as good in Tyler. We can produce it in Tyler." Pierre de Wet is the man behind Kiepersol Enterprises INC.-- a self-made empire, years in the making.

Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q

TYLER- Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q--- a Tyler staple for more than 50 years. And still, bringing in the lunch rush. "There's nothing else like it around here."