David Eikner is a Tyler native, a longtime East Texas community leader, and a retired financial-services executive. These days, you can find him at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he serves as a Farm Manager working with the university’s agricultural facilities.
After nearly four decades in education, Roy has spent his life helping young people grow, encouraging teachers and building relationships that have lasted far beyond the classroom.
Some people spend their careers telling stories. Others spend their lives living stories worth telling. Tonight, we’re sitting down with someone who’s done both.
Tonight on East Texas Tonight, we’re getting to know a man whose career has been built around telling stories — first by sharing the stories of others, and now by creating stories of his own.
You know him as the face of East Texas Weekend, but tonight we’re sitting down with Andrew Terpening to learn about the person behind the stories, the adventures and the camera.
We talk about his journey from businessman to public servant, the biggest moments from his time leading the City of Tyler and what’s next in this new chapter.
Whether he’s behind a microphone, on stage, or helping businesses communicate more effectively, Stephen has built a career around one thing: connecting with people.
Tonight on East Texas Tonight, we’re getting to know a man whose words have captured the stories, history, and heart of East Texas for more than four decades.
Tonight we’re chatting with Representatives of Kilgore’s Samuel Paul Dinkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Sandra Mullis and Patti Cunyus.
Tonight on East Texas Tonight, we’re sitting down with a local leader who’s passionate about civic engagement and encouraging more East Texans to get involved in their communities.
Today, we’re getting to know the artist behind Art by Kerian — an artist who turns blank walls, public spaces, and everyday moments into stories people can experience.
Chef Simon Webster is an English-born, New Zealand-raised chef with over 40 years of experience. He owns Sabor a Pasion, a 20-acre estate, vineyard, and bed and breakfast in Palestine. You often see him joining Mama Steph in the East Texas Kitchen... but tonight he's joining us.
Tonight, we’re joined by an East Texas leader whose work has taken him from local business circles to guiding executives, boards, and organizations across the country.
Dr. M. Scott Sosebee is a professor of history at Stephen F. Austin State University and is executive director and editor of the East Texas Historical Association.
Jackie Zimmerman serves as Public Relations Coordinator for the Lufkin Police and Fire Departments, where she helps bridge the gap between first responders and the community they serve.
From reporting the news in East Texas to building technology companies with a global footprint, Phil Burks has spent a lifetime embracing opportunity, innovation, and, perhaps most importantly, failure.
Candy Crocker Jordan is a celebrated East Texas icon, best known as Miss Louisiana 1977 and the visionary owner of the Candy Crocker School of Dance in Tyler.
Charlie Walker has been serving sno-balls in Kilgore since the late 1990s, started from a pushcart, and has grown into a longtime community staple that shows up at events all over East Texas.
Tonight on East Texas Tonight, we’re introducing you to a woman bringing creativity, community, and small-town charm to East Texas one scoop at a time.
Tonight on East Texas Tonight, we’re introducing you to a woman helping preserve tradition, inspire young performers, and represent the spirit of Tyler through dance and leadership.
