Local

PHOTOS: March 4 storm damage in Tyler, Smith County

From Staff Reports Thousands were without power in Smith County after a severe thunderstorm passed through the area…

Crime

Smith County joins Operation Lone Star

Smith County joined a statewide program aimed at strengthening collaboration among law enforcement entities across Texas. “If I…

Business

BBB: Protect yourself as a consumer

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), scheduled for March 2-8, is a collaborative initiative between the Better Business Bureau…

Business

Texas energy study raises concerns

Demand on the Texas power grid is expected to expand so immensely that it would take the equivalent…

Local

Texas measles outbreak grows to 159 cases

DALLAS — The measles outbreak that began in West Texas has now grown to 159 confirmed cases, the…

Business

Which Tyler businesses have opened, closed so far in March?

There have been several new business openings, closures and expansions in the Tyler area so far in March.…

Local

One Love Longview finds new headquarters, changes name to One Love World

A Longview homeless outreach organization that closed its doors in February has a new home for some of…

Local

Van Zandt County residents oppose battery storage project

Many stay or return to their rural hometowns for peace, nature and solitude. In Van Zandt County, residents…

Local

Data: Fatal crashes in TxDOT’s Tyler District went down in 2024

From Staff Reports The number of deadly crashes decreased in 2024 in the Texas Department of Transportation’s Tyler…

Columnists

Harrell: Lessons that live on through storytelling

From bedtime tales to writing critiques, my lessons in storytelling and life came from my dad. I got…