Local

Preliminary investigation reveals more about Emerald Bay house fire

SMITH COUNTY — Officials have conducted a preliminary investigation into a Monday night house fire in the Emerald…

Business

Business Beat: Tyler sees business closures, new openings

There have been several business openings, expansions and closures in the Tyler area over the last two weeks.…

Elections

District 1, 3 candidates vie for Tyler City Council

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of stories on local races that will be on the…

Local

Tyler Paper reporter Katecey Harrell recognized by SPJFW and Texas Veterans Commission

From Staff Reports Over the weekend, Tyler Morning Telegraph multimedia journalist Katecey Harrell won two first-place awards from…

Local

Community volunteers tackle restoration at Langley Island

Community volunteers recently took part in a restoration project at Lake Tyler’s Langley Island. A dedicated group of…

Local

More than 60 immigration bills filed by Texas GOP in line with Trump presidency

AUSTIN — Republicans in the Texas Legislature have filed scores of bills related to citizenship, immigration and border…

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…

Local

Smith County officials alert public to ongoing scams

Scammers are targeting Smith County residents by posing as law enforcement officers and demanding money, according to local…

Local

SPCA of East Texas seeks foster families to help animals in need

The SPCA of East Texas (SPCA ETX) is calling on the community to open their hearts and homes…

Local

Federal budget cuts, freezes affect 500 tons of food destined for East Texas Food Bank

As the Trump administration attempts to ferret out “fraud, waste and abuse” in the federal government, two U.S.…