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Texas lawmakers opposing Marvin Nichols Reservoir want to tighten water planning process

DALLAS — The Marvin Nichols Reservoir has weighed on minds of potentially displaced Northeast Texans for decades, and…

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County celebrates new Smith County Road and Bridge facility

The Smith County Road and Bridge Department on Friday held an open house at its new property. “We…

Education

Abbott sets legislative agenda that could succeed, but Capitol is volatile

Gov. Greg Abbott has big plans for Texas, and despite a lingering power struggle within the state Republican…

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TJC celebrates Arbor Day with campus tree-planting event

From Staff Reports More than 300 Tyler Junior College students, employees and community volunteers gathered Friday on the…

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U.S. postpones Mexico, Canada tariffs

MEXICO CITY — Mexico and Canada have managed to avoid U.S. tariffs — for now — after their…

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United Way of Smith County honors Herb Buie at 5th annual Leadership Dinner

From Staff Reports The United Way of Smith County on Jan. 30 celebrated its fifth annual Leadership Dinner…

College

Tim Campbell, former John Tyler, Texas star, passes away

Tim Campbell, former all-state football player at John Tyler High School and an All-Southwest Conference standout at Texas,…

Crime

Smith County man sentenced to 60 years for drug crimes

A Smith County jury convicted Claude Eugene Montgomery Jr. of possession of a controlled substance with the intent…

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Children’s Park of Tyler announces new executive director

From Staff Reports The Children’s Park of Tyler on Monday morning announced Stephanie Lamb as its new executive…

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Director of One Love Longview fears what’s next for homeless population after organization shuts down

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional information from the city of Longview. At least for…