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East Texas man on death row loses one of his final appeals

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied one of death row inmate Robert Roberson’s final appeals on Friday,…

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Fatal shooting in Bullard ruled double murder-suicide

BULLARD — Bullard police say a Sept. 1 fatal shooting has been ruled a double murder-suicide. Bullard Police…

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State seeking death penalty for man accused of killing young Tyler woman

The Smith County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday it will seek the death penalty for a 20-year-old man…

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Lance Phillips gets February trial date in assault case

Lance Phillips, the son of two Smith County elected officials, will have a trial in February for accusations…

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Law enforcement searching for suspect who they say stole truck which later caught on fire

A manhunt is underway in East Texas after law enforcement officials say a suspect stole a government truck. …

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Smith County clerk bonds out of jail following contempt of court charge

Smith County District Clerk Penny Clarkston was arrested on a contempt of court charge Monday after causing a…

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Palestine man’s scheduled execution renews calls for clemency, which is rarely granted

AUSTIN — A Palestine man set to die this month is at the center of another push for…

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Tatum man gets life in prison after being convicted of murdering missing woman

TYLER, Texas — A Tatum man convicted of killing a missing Tyler woman in 2023 was sentenced to life in prison Thursday…

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Dean among coalition of lawmakers seeking clemency for East Texas man on death row

State Rep. Jay Dean of Longview is one of 86 Republican and Democratic Texas House members urging clemency…

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Smith County court drops indictment against Kerry Max Cook in 1977 unsolved murder

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include information about Cook’s career. “It’s finally over.” Those were…