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    Nation’s largest ICE detention center planned in Texas

    DALLAS — The warehouse has stood vacant for months, a hulking shell of concrete, its doors closed and ...

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    Downtown Tyler steakhouse Prime 102 continues to blend history and classic cuisine after five years

    With its recognizable glowing neon sign attached to the side of the historic People’s Petroleum Building in downtown ...

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    Local Christus patient selected as National Children’s Miracle Network Champion

    The Christus Trinity Mother Frances Foundation recently announced that Luna Cruz has been selected as a 2026 National ...

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    Meet Glory — Pets Fur People’s Pet of the Week, Jan. 31, 2026

    This bright, beautiful girl’s name is Glory. She is available for adoption at Pets Fur People in Tyler ...

    Lifestyle

    Sperry: Switch fertilizers, watering process to help struggling pomelo citrus

    Dear Neil: My pomelo citrus is struggling. It’s going on its third year. Its growth is very slow, ...

    Lifestyle

    Walker: The charm of passalong gardens

    My name is Iris, and I have lived many lives. I first bloomed decades ago beside a farmhouse ...

    Lifestyle

    PHOTOS: Our readers’ Best Shots during Winter Storm Fern 2026

    This photo feature, called Best Shots, showcases our favorite reader-submitted photographs of the week. This week features a ...

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    Grant: It’s time to prune most fruit trees

    Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays ...

    News

    Bible verse of the weekend: Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2026

    “You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call on you.” (Psalm 86:5)

    Elections

    Penny Clarkston and Gaye Boynton running for Smith County District Clerk

    Two Smith County legal professionals are in the running for Smith County District Clerk in the upcoming March ...

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    Women’s Fund of Smith County announces recipients of 2026 Grant Awards

    The Women’s Fund of Smith County (WFSC) awarded six grants totaling $259,485 to six local nonprofit agencies during ...

    Health

    Christus Health celebrates new Palestine hospital with ribbon cutting, expanding access

    PALESTINE — Christus Health celebrated the opening of its new hospital and emergency department in Palestine with a ...

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    Tyler Fire Department wins annual First Responders Bell Ringing Challenge

    In the annual First Responders Bell Ringing Challenge, the Tyler Fire Department officially claimed victory. With a total ...

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    Tyler council approves bronze rose sculpture, UT Tyler partnership and city upgrades

    The City of Tyler will receive a 7-foot bronze rose sculpture for the Tyler Rose Complex after a ...

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    Bible verse of the day: Jan. 30, 2026

    “Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, ‘If anyone wants to be first, he must be the ...

    Crime

    DOCUMENTS: Intoxicated driver claims ‘short’ robbers crashed car into gas line that caused Tyler evacuation

    TYLER, Texas — Arrest documents say a man accused of driving while intoxicated and causing a major gas ...

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    Judge Carole Clark expected to make full recovery, remains hospitalized with rehab expected

    A retired Smith County judge is expected to make a full recovery after being severely injured in a ...

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    Smith County appoints Timothy Hollis as new budget officer and hears road bond updates

    Smith County commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Timothy Hollis as the county’s new budget officer Thursday. The ...

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    Energy crews repair gas pipeline rupture that prompted evacuations; 1 arrested on DWI charge; officer released from hospital

    A man was arrested and evacuated residents returned home after a gas leak in Tyler early Thursday morning. ...

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    PAVE East Texas hosts annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon, celebrating support of adult education

    Through tears, Makenzie Speer shared her story of hardship, resilience and gratitude as she found her way through ...