Local

Youth mental health topics highlighted at annual mental health conference

UT Tyler welcomed students and mental health professionals for their third annual Mental Health Matters Conference on Monday.…

Crime

Tyler man charged with murder after fentanyl overdose death

A Tyler man has been arrested on a murder charge after a fentanyl overdose resulted in another man’s…

Education

How will the new UT Promise Plus expansion work? Eltife explains tuition-free program.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved a groundbreaking initiative Wednesday, committing $35 million in immediate…

Local

Hawkins councilman accused of writing improper checks; municipal judge could be replaced

Editor’s note: This story was clarified to state that Mayor Deb Rushing intended to sign an affidavit of…

Local

Smith County discusses Historical Commission creation

The Smith County Commissioners Court is considering creating a County Historical Commission (CHC) to preserve the county’s historic…

Arts And Entertainment

Go holiday shopping, run for a good cause and more this weekend in East Texas

From staff reports If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events…

Lifestyle

Tyler author Sarah Jones releases debut book, ‘Living Life with Death’

Monday mornings for most people mean catching up on emails and attending meetings. But for Tyler native Sarah…

Local

UPDATE: Tyler teen found safe

UPDATE, 1:20 P.M. FRIDAY, NOV. 22: Lily has been located and is safe, police confirm. Here’s the latest…

Education

UT system moves to allow free tuition for qualifying students

From Staff Reports The University of Texas System moved Wednesday to provide free tuition for qualifying students. The…

Elections

Smith County report shows 64% voter turnout, abandoned ballots

Smith County recorded a solid 64.28% voter turnout in the 2024 Presidential Election, with over 104,000 ballots cast…