Business
A seamless legacy: Rhonda Reuter to close Tyler retail shop for retirement
After 25 years of fabric, fellowship, and stitches sewn into memory, Rhonda Reuter is slowly closing the doors ...
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Crime
Woman shot, injured while sitting at Henderson intersection; suspect fled but later found dead
HENDERSON — A woman was hospitalized Sunday after she was shot while sitting inside her vehicle at an ...
Crime
East Texas man could face death penalty in killings of girlfriend, her father
An 18-year-old Longview man’s murder charge has been elevated to capital murder in the deaths of his girlfriend ...
Texas
Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI laws
An executive order by President Donald Trump may bring Texas into conflict with the federal government over a ...
Local
Bre’s Bears brings record year with 523 teddy bears for adult patients
A mission that began in a hospital bed nearly a decade ago reached a new milestone this season ...
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Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation donates $40,000 to CampV for veteran programs
Gathered outside an East Texas hub for veterans resources, the Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation (CCVF) presented CampV with ...
Health
Christus Health breaks ground on new multi-specialty facility in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE — Officials broke ground on the new state-of-the-art Christus Health multi-specialty facility in Jacksonville on Thursday. The ...
Education
Tyler ISD hosts inaugural Spanish spelling bee
On Thursday, Tyler ISD hosted its inaugural Spanish Spelling Bee, bringing together students from across the district to ...
Local
State launches Local Government Bond, Tax and Project Transparency Database
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the launch of the Local Government Bond, Tax and Project Transparency Database ...
Local
Bible verse of the weekend: Dec. 20-21, 2025
“Restore us, O Lord God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved.” (Psalm ...
Texas All Outdoors
Christmas Future: TPWD wants to recycle Christmas trees for Lake Fork Spawning Habitat
I am guessing Santa Claus has seen it all when it comes to Christmas lists, but even the ...
Crime
Man in custody after shooting at officers during Smith County pursuit; 1 officer injured
A man is in custody after shooting at a Lindale police officer and leading authorities on a “dangerous” ...
Local
Hunger For Love set to host annual Christmas Under the Bridge gathering
Christmas doesn’t always happen in living rooms. This Saturday, it is happening under a bridge, as the local ...
Lifestyle
Franks: The giving elephant in the room
There is an old parable about several blind men encountering an elephant for the first time. One touches ...
Opinion
Jackson: Testing our kindness in a season that asks for it
A few weeks ago, my friend and I were talking about the Christmas season. Specifically, how it seems ...
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Check off their bucket list: East Texas experiences to gift
Still scrambling for last-minute gifts? Before grabbing a pair of dollar store socks or a nifty rechargeable headlamp, ...
Education
Bullard Middle School on track for spring semester opening
Bullard ISD officials say the new Bullard Middle School remains on track to open at the start of ...
Education
Tyler ISD Bell Elementary students rally behind two beloved teachers in annual Jingle Bell Run
In a season defined by giving, Tyler ISD’s Bell Elementary community turned its annual Jingle Bell Run into ...
Local
Habitat for Humanity of Smith County celebrates ReStore with ribbon cutting
Habitat for Humanity of Smith County (HFHSC) celebrated the Habitat ReStore’s entrance into the Tyler Area Chamber of ...
Business
Texas Bank and Trust named to 2025 Best Banks list; one of 90 in the nation
Texas Bank and Trust (TB&T) has been named one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For. American ...
Local
Bible verse of the day: Dec. 19, 2025
“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:9)
Feel Good Features
Smith County area hospitals, law enforcement receive 200 Build-A-Bears thanks to annual Beary Merry Christmas event
Smith County law enforcement officers gathered as many teddy bear boxes into their hands that they could hold ...
Local
Freemasons mark new Smith County courthouse with historic cornerstone ceremony
Tyler freemasons dressed in ritual regalia aprons packed inside the Smith County commissioners’ courtroom at the courthouse annex ...
Local
A POD of toys and 7 pallets of food: Jimmy Olson returns for 17th annual drive
For 27 years, “Jammin’ Jimmy” Olson has been on a holiday mission that began with a single toy ...
At Play
Things to do this weekend: Santa sightings, Christmas markets, and festive fun
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this list of happenings across the East ...