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Pat Mahomes Sr. jailed in Tyler for alleged probation violation while serving sentence for DWI conviction
Patrick “Pat” Mahomes Sr. was arrested Tuesday in Tyler after allegedly violating his probation while serving a five-year ...
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Business Beat: Broadway Square Mall sees retail changes; local shops expand, others shut their doors
Talbots shuts doors at mall Talbots has closed its Broadway Square Mall location. The women’s apparel and accessories ...
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Tyler fire community prays for healing of former Tyler fire driver engineer Scott Starkey
Community members and fellow first responders gathered at Bergfeld Park in Tyler on Monday to pray for healing ...
Elections
Cornyn says he’s still best candidate for U.S. Senate seat, calls Paxton a political ‘albatross’ for Republicans
John Cornyn says he remains the best candidate to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate, and his GOP ...
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East Texas broadband internet expansion advances, but funding, timing hamper some projects
JEFFERSON – Marion County is becoming a little more well connected than it used to be. After years ...
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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 ...
Business
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, ...
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Walker: The charm of passalong gardens
My name is Iris, and I have lived many lives. I first bloomed decades ago beside a farmhouse ...
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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 ...
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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 ...