TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Neita Fran Ward is the founder of Art Connection of East Texas, where she hosts a weekly radio program highlighting artists, musicians, performances and the arts community across our region-with a mission to connect East Texas artists with audiences locally and internationally.

But her story goes well beyond the microphone.

Tonight, we're getting to know a woman who has spent decades connecting people with creativity, whether that's through design, jewelry, galleries, radio or the many artists she's helped introduce to East Texas.