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1 dead after crash on Highway 271 in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — One person was killed after a crash involving an 18-wheeler early Saturday morning in ...
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Education
Tyler ISD students earn national recognition in Optimum’s Hispanic heritage essay contest
More than 1,400 students across the country entered Optimum’s 18th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest — but ...
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Free evening shuttle launches in downtown Tyler
As of Friday, Dec. 12, visitors to Downtown Tyler have a new, free way to get around the ...
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City of Tyler librarian position is vacant
The librarian position is vacant at the Tyler Public Library, the city confirmed Thursday. Ashley Taylor previously served ...
Elections
Tyler mayoral candidates Hene, Nix, Wynne address priorities during Smith County Republican Club panel
Three City of Tyler mayoral candidates addressed 2026 campaign priorities during a panel hosted by the Smith County ...
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Bible verse of the day: Dec. 12, 2025
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the ...
Elections
Kristen Hardin-Sigler announces campaign for chair of Smith County Democratic Party
Kristen Hardin-Sigler, president of the Smith County Young Democrats, announced her campaign for chair of the Smith County ...
Local
Smith County discusses road bond projects as watchdog group calls for audit of spending, reporting
After over an hour and a half of discussion over taxpayer concerns regarding the Smith County Road Bond ...
Columnists
Scarborough: Tyler’s nonprofit community is unique
If you’ve lived in the Tyler metro area for any length of time, you already know we’re a ...
Local
Teen taken off life support after suffering serious injuries in hit-and-run on Fifth Street in Tyler
Family members have elected to take the 19-year-old bicyclist, who was injured in a Sunday hit-and-run in Tyler, ...
Breaking
Downtown Tyler business True Vine on the Square set to close
Downtown Tyler business True Vine on the Square is set to close this weekend. The downtown taproom will ...
Local
Tyler community steps up to fulfill Angel Tree wishes for area seniors, homebound residents
Volunteers with the Salvation Army of Tyler spent Wednesday morning handing off gift-filled bags to caregivers during a ...
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Ryan Nichols won’t face Moran in GOP primary, apologizes to East Texans
The deadline for candidates to file in the March primary for local, state and federal offices was Monday. ...
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Tyler City Council moves forward with utility, pedestrian and historic preservation projects
The Tyler City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved multiple zoning changes as well as two higher cost contracts, ...
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Candlelight, caroling, and Christmas Eve services across East Texas
From small-town chapels to city congregations, churches across East Texas are preparing to host Christmas Eve and Christmas ...
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Bible verse of the day: Dec. 11, 2025
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in ...
Texas
ERCOT fast-tracks reliability plan as Texas adds 10 GW of solar, storage
Texas added nearly 10 gigawatts of solar and battery storage over the last eight months, according to new ...
Local
Bullard Police Department joins ICE’s 287(g) program
BULLARD — The Bullard Police Department will participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) 287(g) program ...
Local
Tyler among list of nearly 1,000 cities in Texas AG Paxton’s financial review
Tyler is among a list of cities being investigated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who announced ...
News
Brookshire Grocery Company, Hormel team up to fight hunger in East Texas
As holiday demand surges at food pantries across East Texas, Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) and Hormel Foods stepped ...
Local
Caldwell Zoo honors founding donors, unveils recognition sign at special event
Caldwell Zoo honored the Founding Members of its new Donor Circles initiative, culminating in the unveiling of a ...
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Smith County Business Names: Nov. 26-Dec. 4, 2025
The following assumed business names were filed in Smith County from Nov. 26 to Dec. 4, 2025: Cortez ...
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City of Tyler Building Permits: Nov. 26-Dec. 4, 2025
The following commercial and residential building permits were filed in the city of Tyler from Nov. 26 to ...
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Bible verse of the day: Dec. 10, 2025
From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. —Psalm 3:8
Crime
After hours-long standoff, Smith County deputies arrest man who allegedly pointed gun at neighbors in Whitehouse area
WHITEHOUSE — A man was taken into custody without incident after Smith County deputies say he threatened neighbors ...