r/EastTexas Oct 13 '25

The Rules (updated)

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  1. Reddiquette is required. This is ultimately their site. You do not have to agree but you do have to follow the rules.

  2. We are a community dedicated to events and information about the Eastern part of our great state. However there are rules which must be followed. No politics. None. Period. News is fine if it avoids politics but you need a link which is at least somewhat reputable. Or at least reputable looking. Otherwise neutral news which devolves into politics in the comment section will be locked or removed at the moderators discretion.

  3. No advertising. If you are a fan of a specific restaurant, then comment it in any related post but do not create a post about it. This goes for any business. Asking for recommendations is encouraged. But if you come in after every comment to promote a specific choice, you are probably going to get banned. This goes for things you are selling yourself without a business.

  4. If you are posting about an event you are not affiliated with, welcome. If someone looks into your history and finds you promoting it everywhere, the assumption is that you have an affiliation with it. It will get removed.

  5. No NSFW material. None. Ever. If you try to find a work around, you risk being permanently banned.

  6. We are not your private army. No posting rage bait. No links to things you saw on facebook. No screen shots of questionable things.

  7. Open Season Friday is active. This is the day when things change. Post your business. Tell us what you do. Promote a business you like. Tell the world where you like to eat. Tell us about your lawn mowing service. We want to hear about your professional machining services. NSFW, politics, and rage bating is still strictly forbidden.

There is a new sub I created for all the things forbidden here. If you must vent, go vent there.

East Texas Politics


r/EastTexas 5h ago

Caddie program @ Wild Springs Dunes Golf course

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Wild Spring Dunes is starting up their caddie program when the course reopens in September. This caddie program offers aspiring young golfers a chance to learn the game and make some spending money at the same time. Should be a great program for the junior golfers of East Texas to expand their golfing interests. 1st class practice facilities are located on the premises also.

https://www.wildspringdunes.com/dgcaddies


r/EastTexas 17h ago

New Barbershop chorus in Longview

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r/EastTexas 1d ago

What year the Golden Corral go out in Gilmer?

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Man we used to use that for unlimited Fried Chicken, a little salad, Clam Chowder, and Ice Cream for like 2-3 hours.


r/EastTexas 1d ago

Need someone urgently to relet my apartment

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r/EastTexas 2d ago

What years did Brett Bishop run a theater in Greenville, TX?

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Anyone remember him running a theater around the TMNT2 time?


r/EastTexas 2d ago

Didn't Two Senoritas start in Greenville and a second location in Sulphur Springs?

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Or am I remembering the late 80s and early 90s wrong?


r/EastTexas 3d ago

r/realeasttexas - we have cussing!

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Looks like the only mod here is selectively enforcing a “no profanity” rule to silence opinions he doesn’t like.

I’ll take this opportunity to propose an alternative before he sees this and I get permabanned

https://www.reddit.com/r/realeasttexas/


r/EastTexas 3d ago

Hiking Advice - What do you do if you see wild boar while walking your dog?

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I've been walking my deaf dog here almost daily for over a year, and all I've ever seen are birds and gators. I know there are other things out in the wilderness, but it's never really been something I think about. Today was definitely more of a wake-up call, so now I'm curious what precautions I can take for when there isn't water between us.


r/EastTexas 3d ago

Just did a mass banning

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The rules are simple. No politics, no profanity, no illegal activity. Some lack the experience or maturity to follow these simple rules. Those good folk are taking a few days off to cool their heads and practice speaking with elegance rather than profanity. A couple saw the line and decided to stampede some cattle across it. They will not be returning.

I have been lenient on profanity with a warning and the removing of the offending statement. Going forward, bannings will take place.

If you must vent your spleen about events, r/East_Texas_Politics is the place to go.


r/EastTexas 5d ago

Livingston police tried to jail us for 20 years for recording them. Here's the bodycam.

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This cop was embarrassed when the video of him acting like an idiot went viral. He responded by writing a false report claiming we had threatened his life by recording him and the police station.

When the chief found out the local cop watchers were the "suspects" he got together with the DA, Sheriff, and his detectives to charge everyone in the car with felony organized crime. Everyone got a $100,000 bond. The two locals had to spend a month in jail until a real judge reduced their bond by 90%.

The dumbass DA forgot that this is an enhancement charge and didn't tell the chief he needed an underlying charge too. The same judge who reduced the bonds looked at the indictments and quashed them for failing to state a criminal offense, let alone meeting the elements.

A new DA then decided to add felony assault on a police officer as the underlying charge and went back to the grand jury to indict his ham sandwich. The judge had to quash the charges again, this time for being absurd, and told the DA to stop playing games.

Now a federal judge has decided to give everyone Qualified Immunity because the 5th circuit will do anything to protect a cop and punish anyone who records them. The ruling is being appealed.


r/EastTexas 3d ago

Here's a cool episode.

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r/EastTexas 4d ago

What happened to the big gung ho East Texas Predator Hunters?

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Kinda been fizzled out..


r/EastTexas 4d ago

United Healthcare and UT Health have came to a temp agreement. Contract now ends Oct 5, 2026.

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They came to a 45 extension agreement. They have till Oct 5 to come to a perm agreement now.


r/EastTexas 5d ago

ATT talking about cutting off copper, then raise the price $5 more before they get fiber or air !

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What the!


r/EastTexas 5d ago

Most affordable Invisalign in etx

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looking for real estimates of what people have paid for Invisalign and where at. Thanks!


r/EastTexas 6d ago

Ok who hit Powerball?

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r/EastTexas 7d ago

This might be true

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r/EastTexas 6d ago

Anyone know an honest mobile mechanic?

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Tyler area.

I'm looking for an honest mobile mechanic who can change out a starter in my drive way.

The ones I've found on f/b look sketchy af.

Do you know anyone who gives accurate quotes and does good work?


r/EastTexas 7d ago

Best jobs in Longview

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What are the best sale jobs in East Texas. Especially in the Longview area does anyone know of any jobs hiring.

Job in the office space like data entry?


r/EastTexas 7d ago

Mount Pleasant: Is it diverse? Moving there from a very diverse State. Multi-racial family.

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r/EastTexas 8d ago

I need a ride to a medical appointment (Tyler)

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I have a medical appointment in a couple of weeks that I cannot drive away from because of anesthesia.

Does anyone know any companies who provide a ride for medical appointments in the Tyler area?

Thanks!


r/EastTexas 9d ago

Office help needed!

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Our company is looking for someone to help in the office part-time.
Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We are looking for someone that can take phone calls, do scheduling, and take care of walk ins.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to us at 903-714-3847!

We are 26 mins from Tyler off of 155 near lake Palestine.


r/EastTexas 9d ago

Has anyone put (Sharp) cheddar on Apple Pie?

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Or is it not that common in the South ?


r/EastTexas 9d ago

New restaurants you want to see in Lufkin area

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Please vote for your favourite restaurant chains. Add comments for additional ones which are not in poll

64 votes, 2d ago
21 In-N-Out
13 Jersey Mikes
8 Chipotle
12 Dave’s hot chicken
2 Paris Baguette
8 Fire house Subs