Crime

Tyler business owner found guilty of killing teen on Fourth of July 2024

A Smith County auto shop owner was found guilty of murder Friday for shooting and killing 19-year-old Rawly “Eli” Sanchez…

Crime

Business owner on trial claims he fired shots that killed Tyler teen out of fear for lives of himself, family

A Smith County business owner accused of killing a Tyler teenager on the Fourth of July last year…

Crime

Testimony reveals shop owner accused of killing Tyler teen had several weapons on property

Investigators testified Wednesday they found many weapons, including high-caliber rifles, as well as ammunition on the property of…

Crime

‘Secure’ status lifted at Hubbard, Legacy campuses after nearby traffic stop prompts use of protocol

“Secure” status was issued and quickly lifted at two Tyler ISD campuses on Tuesday, the district said. The…

Crime

3 former Tyler High employees accused of abusing special needs student

Three now-former Tyler High School employees are accused of abusing a special needs student, including by taping the…

Crime

3 former Tyler High employees arrested, accused of injuring child

Tyler ISD confirmed three former employees from Tyler High were recently arrested on grounds related to injury to…

Crime

Tyler police warns of scammers impersonating authorities, asking victims for money to ‘clear name’

From Staff Reports Scammers are contacting Tyler-area residents claiming to be law enforcement, police said Tuesday morning. The…

Crime

Ex-Texas megachurch pastor Morris, charged with child sex abuse, began ministry career in Longview

He rose to lead a church reaching more than 100,000 people online and in-person each week across nine…

Crime

Quitman woman gets 30 years for beating homeowner with metal pole

QUITMAN — A Quitman woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison for beating an East Texas homeowner…

Crime

Death row inmate from Tyler files petition to vacate conviction, says attorney was soliciting sex during trial

While an East Texas man was facing a death sentence, his Dallas-based defense attorney was allegedly messaging and…