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Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker

Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was voted speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, elevating him to one of…

Business

Roost announces new location, target for opening

A beloved Tyler chicken salad joint will reopen this spring in a new location. Roost Chicken Salad &…

Crime

Police investigating after smash-and-grab at Tyler jewelry store

From Staff Reports Tyler police officers are looking for three suspects who allegedly broke into a South Tyler…

Crime

Two men accused of stalking, murder conspiracy plot in Smith County

A plot by two men to kill a Tyler woman was stopped by law enforcement after the suspects…

Local

Texas Legislature returns today: Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers

AUSTIN — A staunchly conservative Texas Legislature, poised to approve the agendas set by Republican state leaders, will…

Crime

Case delayed for former Coffee City chief accused of tampering

ATHENS — Court dates for former Coffee City Police Chief John Jay Portillo, who is accused of tampering…

Business

Nonprofit, church, health system and government agency name new staff

Food bank announces engagement director The East Texas Food Bank has hired Starla Bickerstaff as the new Director…

Crime

Support continues for family of Tyler murder victim as suspect remains wanted

Support continues for the family of a young Tyler woman who police say was murdered last week as…

Local

Texas lawmakers will have $194.6 billion to spend for the next budget, comptroller projects

Texas is projected to have $194.6 billion available in general revenue to fund the business of the state…

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Kilgore College Rangerettes, alumnae perform at Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON — The Kilgore College Rangerettes, as well as Rangerette alumnae including 20 Tyler women, performed at the…