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More than 60 immigration bills filed by Texas GOP in line with Trump presidency

AUSTIN — Republicans in the Texas Legislature have filed scores of bills related to citizenship, immigration and border…

Crime

3 former Tyler High employees accused of abusing special needs student

Three now-former Tyler High School employees are accused of abusing a special needs student, including by taping the…

Local

Smith County officials alert public to ongoing scams

Scammers are targeting Smith County residents by posing as law enforcement officers and demanding money, according to local…

Local

SPCA of East Texas seeks foster families to help animals in need

The SPCA of East Texas (SPCA ETX) is calling on the community to open their hearts and homes…

Local

Federal budget cuts, freezes affect 500 tons of food destined for East Texas Food Bank

As the Trump administration attempts to ferret out “fraud, waste and abuse” in the federal government, two U.S.…

Local

Kilgore welcomes new chief building official

The City of Kilgore introduced its new Chief Building Official to council members and staff at their regular…

Local

Meet featured adoptable pets at SPCA of East Texas March 31-April 6, 2025

SPCA Communications Forest is a 2.5-year-old DSH mix. He is shy with new people and takes some time…

Lifestyle

Schroer: You are not alone

In 2023, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murphy declared a national public health epidemic. It wasn’t a new…

Education

West Rusk student welders compete in Dallas

Four West Rusk senior welders competed at the Tulsa Welding School Senior High School Competition in Dallas this…

Lifestyle

Preddy: What is a voodoo lily?

Voodoo lily — have you ever seen or heard of one? You can see this unique flowering plant…