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Bipartisan Texas House majority urges clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby case

A bipartisan majority of the Texas House urged the state on Tuesday to grant clemency to a Palestine…

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Kerry Max Cook seeks to end prosecution of 1977 Tyler murder

Kerry Max Cook, who was found innocent of a 1977 Tyler murder, wants to dismiss the original indictment…

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Man found guilty of killing Winona pastor sentenced to life without parole

TYLER — Jurors on Thursday found a 25-year-old man guilty of capital murder for killing Starrville Methodist Church…

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Brothers accused in dogfighting ring set for court again next week as animal advocates seek justice for dogs

Two Tyler men accused in a suspected dogfighting ring appeared in front of a judge Wednesday while animal…

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Law enforcement, first responders testify in trial of man accused of killing East Texas pastor in 2021

TYLER, Texas — Jurors heard from multiple first responders Tuesday as the trial for a man accused of…

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Chief: Bullard homicide investigation continues

BULLARD — The investigation into a homicide that occurred in Bullard more than two weeks ago remains ongoing…

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2 were arrested on accusations of dog fighting in Tyler. 61 animals were rescued. Here’s what we know.

Nearly 60 dogs were rescued this week from an alleged dogfighting operation in rural Tyler. Now, facilities are…

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Police: Teen arrested after trespassing with gun on Carthage campus

From Staff Reports CARTHAGE — A Gary teenager was arrested Tuesday after the Carthage Police Department said he…

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Auto shop owners indicted in shooting death of Tyler teen

The owners of a Tyler business accused in the Fourth of July shooting death of a 19-year-old were…

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Tyler dogfighting bust underscores need for tougher legislation, organizations say

Animal welfare groups renewed their urgent appeal to Congress to pass the FIGHT Act after dozens of dogs…