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Motorcyclist dies, 1 injured after crash on Highway 69
CHEROKEE COUNTY — A motorcyclist is dead and his passenger was seriously injured following a crash Saturday afternoon ...
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Bullard ISD identifies East Texas teen with autism fatally struck by truck
CHEROKEE COUNTY — A 16-year-old with autism died Sunday morning after getting hit by a pickup truck in ...
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Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting
The Texas House voted Monday afternoon to track down and arrest more than 50 Democratic lawmakers who were ...
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Demolition work scheduled at The Carlton after second brick collapse
Demolition crews could be spotted at The Carlton early this week after a second brick collapse over the ...
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Here’s how Congressional District 1 could change under proposed redistricting effort
Congressional District 1, which includes much of upper East Texas, could include fewer counties under a proposed congressional ...
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Sperry: Advice on weeds, aggressive vines and trimming hedges
Dear Neil: My red oak is about 10 years old. Some of the leaves are starting to look ...
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Scamardo: Stand up for strawberries with tower gardening
Tower gardening? No, it’s not like Jack’s Beanstalk, but tower gardening can come with many advantages. Tower gardens ...
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Grant: Water smarter
Recently my oldest brother sent me pictures of his zoysia lawn “burning up” despite his watering it three ...
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Penney: Plan for the best by making a will
August is “Make a Will Month.” Let’s face it, nobody likes to plan for their ultimate demise, because ...
Local Legends
Pittsburg native Koe Wetzel a rising country star – and still a hometown boy at heart
Koe Wetzel has made a career for himself as a “rowdy rabble-rousing outlaw,” in the words of his ...
Crime
Pre-trial for man accused of killing girlfriend, setting house on fire set for September
A Tyler man accused of killing his girlfriend by throwing gasoline on her and setting her house on ...
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Tyler-area shelters participate in National Clear the Shelters Month; Smith County shelter announces new hours
Planning to visit a local animal shelter in August? You’ll find new hours, special events, and free pet ...
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Tyler author seeing success with best-selling book
Nakeia Burrell, an East Texas native, CPA and top-producing realtor, is celebrating the continued success of her best-selling ...
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Bible verse of the weekend: Aug. 2-3, 2025
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the ...
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Tyler ISD’s Rachel Fox named 2025 W.T. ‘Doc’ Ballard Award recipient
The Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) on Friday announced the 2025 W. T. “Doc” Ballard Award ...
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Crime
Northeast Texas a hot spot for cockfighting, but animal welfare advocates aim to shut it down
When the Titus County Sheriff’s Office arrested Timothy C. Thompson for hosting a July 4 cockfight, animal welfare ...
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City updates pavement markings and changes traffic flow for three roadways
The City of Tyler has updated pavement markings and made changes to traffic flow to three area roadways. ...
Business
First U.S. zero-landfill aluminum company coming to East Texas, create 130 jobs
MOUNT PLEASANT – A company aiming to eliminate waste from aluminum production will invest more than $50 million ...
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Bible verse of the day: Aug. 1, 2025
“In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in ...
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Tyler police investigate hit-and-run crash
Police on Thursday evening responded to a major crash that blocked a busy Tyler intersection. According to the ...
Crime
Van Zandt County couple arrested after baby, child found abandoned in RV, car
VAN ZANDT COUNTY — Two parents have been arrested on child endangerment charges after a child was found ...
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Bullard utility crews work to repair water main break
BULLARD — Crews are working to repair a water main break in Bullard. The city said its utility ...
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Bridge at Tyler State Park closed for repairs following safety inspection
The Hill Creek Branch bridge on Park Road 16 in Tyler State Park has been closed as of ...
Education
Area events set to support students as new school year approaches
With the first day of school just around the corner, organizations and community groups across East Texas are ...
Education
LIST: Back-to-school information for schools in Smith, Gregg counties
It’s almost time for students to return to school for the 2025-26 year. The following includes key information ...