Education

Texas Senate approves bill changing how schools select library books

The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would give parents more power over which books their children…

Local

Federal judge strikes down Texas’ mail ballot ID requirement

A federal judge in San Antonio has ruled that the state of Texas’ ID requirements for mail ballot…

Lifestyle

Franks: Federal funding changes will impact local nonprofits

Here’s how it goes. I jump in the car, right foot on the brake, my right hand pushes…

Lifestyle

Our readers’ Best Shots from March 14-20, 2025

Each week, the Tyler Morning Telegraph and Longview News-Journal run a photo page called Best Shots. The page…

Lifestyle

Bristow: What is a maypop?

Although I have read and heard the word ‘Maypop’ many times, I did not really know what it…

Local

East Texas native, boxing legend George Foreman dies at 76

Heavyweight champion, businessman, minister and Marshall native George Foreman died Friday at 76, his family announced.

Azaleatrail

Ribbon cutting at Pyron Garden kicks off 66th Annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail

The second day of spring brought a windy but beautiful morning Friday as visitors made their way to…

Lifestyle

Sperry: Aloe vera plant’s reddish color could be for several reasons

Dear Neil: My Aloe vera plant is looking reddish-brown. When I use my plant app, Picture This, it…

Local

Smith County jail med-tech arrested for alleged drug smuggling

A Smith County jail medical technician was arrested Thursday afternoon after being accused of providing drugs to an…

Local

Texas measles outbreak grows to 309 cases

DALLAS — The Texas measles outbreak has grown to 309 confirmed cases, not counting dozens of additional cases…