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2 arrested in possible stolen lottery ticket scheme in Tyler

Two people were arrested in Tyler for cashing lottery tickets that police believe to have been stolen. Tyler…

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Smith County jailer arrested after accepting $50 to bring vape pen into jail

A Smith County jailer was arrested after bringing a tobacco vape pen following payment from an inmate, documents…

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Gladewater police probe teen party; homeowner criticizes law enforcement response

GLADEWATER — Gladewater police are investigating a weekend party at a lake house attended by more than 100…

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Death row inmate Robert Roberson appeals execution date

PALESTINE – Death row inmate Robert Roberson is appealing his Oct. 16 execution date. Last week, a state…

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Officials: Man accused of murdering Tyler taqueria owner found without ankle monitor during most recent arrest

Prosecutors revealed in a Thursday hearing that a man accused of murdering a Tyler business owner was charged…

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Lance Phillips, son of Smith County clerk, sentenced to probation for assaulting officer in commissioners court

SMITH COUNTY, Texas — A judge on Wednesday sentenced Lance Phillips to seven years’ probation for assaulting an officer…

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Tyler man charged with murder in fatal stabbing

An arrest has been made after a person was stabbed to death early Wednesday morning in Smith County.…

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Tyler police looking for homicide suspect

A murder suspect is wanted in Tyler. The Tyler Police Department released limited information Monday afternoon about the…

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East Texas inmate Robert Roberson’s legal team plans to challenge new execution date

ANDERSON COUNTY — The attorney for East Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson is still in shock 48…

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Three Mexican nationals indicted in Tyler on federal immigration, firearms charges

Three Mexican nationals officials say have been living illegally in Tyler have been indicted on separate federal charges,…