Crime

Police: Armed man arrested after threatening to shoot up East Texas Walmart

GUN BARREL CITY — Gun Barrel City Police arrested an armed man threatening to shoot up a grocery…

Local

Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says

WASHINGTON — More than 100 miles of Texas’ borderlands could be leased or sold to the federal government…

Local

Future East Texas law enforcement leaders compete in public safety competition

WHITEHOUSE — Students aspiring to criminal justice careers had the opportunity Saturday to test their skills at the…

Local

East Texas students showcase engineering skills at Tyler robotics meet

What started as a shared interest in robotics during middle school has turned into a partnership for high…

Lifestyle

Penney: Volunteering opportunities abound in East Texas

I recently had the opportunity to visit with the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Smith County,…

Columnists

Schroer: Well-mannered prayers

After 26 years of living south of the Mason-Dixon Line and 21 years in the great state of…

Local

Smith County sheriff clarifies immigration policies, addresses ‘lies’ circulating online

Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith aimed late this week to set the record straight on his stance on…

Family

Smith-Shively: Are you feeling SAD? Winter blues are common

Many people get the “winter blues,” a mild sadness as the days get colder and shorter. But some…

Local

Brett Rogers to speak at Smith County Republican Women’s Club monthly meeting

From Staff Reports The Smith County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20…

Feel Good Features

For 50-plus years, East Texas couple has weathered life’s tough storms with humor, faith and love

KILGORE — Every Valentine’s Day, Ronnie Cole gives his wife, Judy, a romantic gift: not a flower arrangement,…