It's National Coffee Day! Drop us a comment below and let us know your favorite coffee shop in East Texas! They might be featured in the next issue of ETX View ☕️ (Sneak Peek: This photo was taken at Brady's Coffee Shop in Tyler -- one of the oldest and best in ETX.)

Have you felt the temperature getting a little cooler lately? It's almost fall! With the new season comes a time to get outdoors by camping, hunting and fishing -- and you can do that in style. Thank you to @thebrownduck.longview for providing the rugged, chic clothing for this month's fashion shoot! And thank you to @peterslongview for partnering with us. Special thanks to models, Donovan McGuire and Matt Ballard, who brought their dogs, River and Mojo to this paw-tastic photo shoot. These looks will have both you and your dogs in style this season! Visit our website at the link in our bio to see more photos from this month's fashion shoot.

It's a beautiful day to visit the Children's Park in Tyler. The Children’s Park is a special place to celebrate all children, including those who have passed away. It provides a safe space to experience joy, even in the midst of grief, and includes places for quiet meditation and natural play.

It’s one of the oldest and most versatile pieces of cookware around – and it can transform your campfire meals from simple hamburgers and hot dogs to gourmet dinners and desserts. The Dutch oven. Learn more about the art of Dutch oven cooking and see some recommended recipes by reading this month's food story. Visit the website at the link in our bio for more information.

The Gregg County Fair is back with fun for the whole family! You can enjoy the fair this evening through Saturday evening at the Gregg County Fairgrounds in Longview. This fall, there are many fun events planned across East Texas. Make your plans by checking out our September/October Calendar of Events. Visit the website at the link in our bio for more information.

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we remember and honor all of our fallen heroes, first responders, and the unity and resilience with which America responded. We will never forget.

We recently caught up with Antonio Barros and his son, 9-year-old Lucas, as they spent a summer day playing in Broken Bow Lake at Beavers Bend State Park. With a glistening lake nestled among mountains, hundreds of cabins and space for adventure, Broken Bow is a nature lover's dream. In this month's travel feature, join us for a day trip to Broken Bow. Read more by visiting the website at the link in our bio. 📸: @michael_cavazos

Looking for a taste of wild game fine dining in East Texas? We've got you covered for the best go-to spots. Chefs at Café Barron’s in Longview, Jack Ryan's Steak and Chophouse in Kilgore, and Texas Music City Grill in Tyler offer options that will delight the palate. Learn more the offerings from these restaurants by reading our story on Wild Game Fine Dining. Visit the website at the link in our bio for more information.

We hope you had an excellent Labor Day and found time to relax and rejuvenate. This weekend, families across East Texas visited state parks and lakes to soak up the last moments of summer. In this photo at Tyler State Park, children enjoyed swimming in the public use area while other made time to paddleboard. You can learn more about East Texas opportunities for outdoor adventures by reading the cover story of our September/October issue. Visit the link in our bio for this story and more. 📸: @michael_cavazos

Hundreds of people enjoyed an outdoor performance by the East Texas Symphony Orchestra on Saturday evening at Bergfeld Park. It was a beautiful concert, and we're looking forward to seeing more performances this season from the @etxsymphony!

The new issue of ETX View is available TODAY! Inside our new, outdoor-themed issue, you can find stories about: 🏕 Outdoor activities in ETX 🍽 Wild game fine dining ⛵ A travel trip to Broken Bow 👔 Men's fashion + skin care 🎉 A guide to upcoming ETX events 🎤 Profiles of artists + musicians + people in ETX ETX View is available to Longview News-Journal and TylerPaper subscribers and is available for free on racks across Longview, Tyler and Kilgore. Call us at (903) 237-7777 or (903) 597-1121 to make sure you get your copy. Follow our page for photos, stories and updates.

We're finishing out our series on East Texas breweries by highlighting one of the longest-serving craft breweries in the area: True Vine Brewing Co. True Vine, which has had exponential growth since making its debut years ago, started a trend in the area that has sparked a desire for more craft breweries in the community. Learn more about True Vine Brewing Company and other East Texas craft breweries by visiting our website at the link in our bio.