September/October 2026

Welcome to Upper East Side Texas Magazine.  Covering the People, Places and Events that make the Upper East Side of Texas a destination to visit over and over again.


COVER: The Jefferson Highway running through the heart of beautiful downtown Denison. Photo courtesy of Discover Denison.

Upper East Side Texas Featured Articles


Person of the Region

At Bee Happy, success is measured in moments that can change a life — a first job, a new friendship, the confidence to speak up or simply the joy of knowing you belong. Through Bee Happy and The Hive Creamery, Shelley Brookins has created a place where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can find purpose, independence and a meaningful connection to their community.