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Bullard man placed on leave at construction company after accusations of child grooming, other crimes

BULLARD — A Bullard man accused of enticing a child, grooming and other crimes has been placed on…

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Tyler man labeled habitual offender gets life for drug charges

A Smith County jury on Wednesday sentenced Billy O’Neal Black, 63, to life in prison for possession of…

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Bullard man arrested on multiple charges, including grooming and enticing a child

BULLARD — A Bullard man accused of enticing a child, grooming and other crimes was arrested Wednesday after…

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Pat Mahomes Sr. pleads guilty to DWI 3rd or more

Patrick “Pat” Mahomes Sr. pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated third or more charge this week in Tyler.…

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East Texas agriculture teacher charged with animal cruelty

PALESTINE — An East Texas agriculture teacher was charged with animal cruelty this weekend in connection with a…

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Smith County clerk gets probation for interfering with son’s March 2023 arrest

Smith County Clerk Karen Phillips was sentenced to one year of probation on Monday for interfering with her son…

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12-year-old Nacogdoches child found safe after AMBER Alert

A 12-year-old Nacogdoches child has been found safe after an AMBER Alert was issued when police say she…

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Tyler man charged with arson after allegedly setting car on fire

From Staff Reports A Tyler man is facing a felony arson charge after allegedly setting his wife’s car…

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Tyler Police Department warns of online and phone scams

From Staff Reports The Tyler Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant against online and phone scams.…

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Son of Smith County elected officials gets year in jail for hindering commissioners court meeting

Lance Phillips, the son of two Smith County elected officials, was sentenced on Tuesday to one year in…