Columnists

Moore: True grits

Folks who aren’t from the South invariably aren’t familiar with grits. When they come for a visit, they…

Lifestyle

Harper: Succulents are an easy way to get started with plants

Let’s start as beginners in the succulent world. We all start somewhere, right? Succulents are a great way…

Local

Bible verse of the weekend: July 12-13, 2025

“Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:20)

Texas

Trump sees devastation from floods in visit to Texas

President Donald Trump in Texas on Friday viewed firsthand the devastation left by extreme flooding that killed at…

Lifestyle

Smith-Shively: Summer means 4-H fun in Smith County

Summer is the perfect time for youth to learn, grow, and explore new interests – and 4-H offers…

Crime

Wife of business owner convicted of killing Tyler teen pleads guilty to tampering

The wife of a Tyler man convicted of killing a teenager pleaded guilty to tampering charges Thursday afternoon. Corina…

Texas

State leaders form select committees to investigate deadly Texas floods

AUSTIN – State leaders on Thursday announced the creation of special committees to investigate the deadly Texas Hill…

Crime

Man gets 35 years in connection with Tyler teen’s fatal fentanyl overdose

An East Texas man was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to his role in…

Texas

Gov. Abbott orders special session on Hill Country flooding, redistricting, THC and unfinished GOP priorities

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday unveiled a jam-packed agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, calling on lawmakers…

Opinion

Rep. Gooden: One Big, Beautiful victory for America 

Last November, 77 million Americans sent a clear message: stop the open borders, crippling  inflation, and weakness on…