Author: Santana Wood | Tyler Morning Telegraph

Managing editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph and ETX View Magazine. Alabama native and Troy University alumna who moved to East Texas in late 2020. While my main role is to lead our newsroom, I often find myself reporting on crime, business and breaking news, and I write for ETX View on a regular basis. I love what I do and strongly believe in the mission of local journalism. Story ideas, questions, etc. are always welcome at santana.wood@tylerpaper.com or 903-237-7749.

Texas

Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist

The devastation left by last week’s floods in Kerr County looks more like a tornado swept down the ... Read more

Local

Tyler’s curbside recycling set to return

After over a year without curbside recycling, Tyler residents will once again be able to utilize this service ... Read more

Local

WATCH: Memorial service for Dr. David Dykes at Green Acres Baptist Church

WATCH BELOW from our news partners at CBS19, a livestream of the memorial service for the late Dr. ... Read more

Texas

Texas floods death count surpasses 100 as recovery efforts continue

KERRVILLE — The number of people killed in devastating Central Texas floods surpassed 100 on Monday as emergency ... Read more

Local

Bible verse of the day July 7, 2025

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7) Read more

Local Legends

Longtime Green Acres pastor David Dykes has died

A longtime Tyler pastor has died, his church announced Thursday morning. Retired Green Acres Baptist Church Senior Pastor ... Read more

Local

Blue Cross working ‘closely’ with Christus to reach new agreement

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas released a statement on Wednesday regarding the ongoing negotiations between the insurance ... Read more

Crime

DPS: Tyler man among five who died in I-20 crash; suspect charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault

KAUFMAN COUNTY — Officials have released the identities of five people, including one Tyler man, killed in a ... Read more

Crime

Officials: Road rage leads to two arrests in Smith County

Authorities say two people were arrested following a road rage incident Monday morning in Smith County. Around 7:45 ... Read more

Local

Loved ones remember life, legacy of beloved East Texas educator

A beloved East Texas teacher is being remembered for her strength, selflessness and unwavering love for her students ... Read more