Local

Tyler police, other area law enforcement agencies take part in active-shooter training

Twenty-two East Texas law enforcement officers took training Tuesday and Wednesday in Hallsville to respond to active-shooter situations.…

Arts And Entertainment

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Pollard Theatre — a story of tradition, change, and family

“A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no?” Not really — at least, not if you’re familiar with…

Local

Tyler City Council approves design services contract for Stewart Park development

On Wednesday, the Tyler City Council approved a contract with MHS Planning & Design for $67,500 to provide…

Local

Kilgore events drew more tourists last year, city finds

Kilgore is making progress in its quest to become a tourism destination in the heart of East Texas,…

Arts And Entertainment

Gather with gamers, search for rare coins 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…

Education

UT Tyler announces new band director

Alexander Scott has been named the new director of bands and an assistant professor of music at The…

Education

Funding overhaul transforms Texas community colleges

Community colleges in 2023 celebrated a long-awaited investment from the Texas Legislature, positioning Texas to lead the country…

Business

Officials say Dairy Queen locations in Tyler are ‘alive and thriving’

Recent news of Dairy Queen closures across East Texas has some asking questions about the fate of other…

Local

Smith County announces free cleanup program

Smith County residents will have the chance to dispose of bulky items for free during the 2025 Countywide…

Business

Building permits: March 13-20, 2025

Commercial and large residential building permits issued by the city of Tyler: RLM General Contractors, 704 CR 1143,…