For a generation of Texans, the mall wasn't just a place to shop. It was where friends met, movies were watched, games were played and weekends disappeared.
The former Painted Tree location in Tyler is reopening as The Collective Boutiques, bringing back the marketplace shopping experience with new ownership this fall.
From new shopping centers to restaurants, Tyler and Longview continue rapid growth. Sephora and Brass Tap lead the latest wave of East Texas business expansion.