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Congressman Moran named to House Ethics Committee, says he’ll work to ‘restore trust’

From Staff Reports The U.S. representative serving upper East Texas has been appointed to the House Ethics Committee.…

Lifestyle

Smith-Shively: Making mealtime a healthier time

The recipes that you prepare regularly, and that your family enjoys, with just a few changes can be…

Local

East Texas lawmaker authors bill that would require voters to prove citizenship

AUSTIN — Texas voters would have to prove they are U.S. citizens to register to vote under a…

Local

All Saints student organizes first-ever FurFest 5K Dog Walk & Expo to benefit SPCA of East Texas

This Saturday, Rose Rudman Park will be the place to be for dog lovers as it will be…

Local

More than $2.5B in roadway projects planned across East Texas

More than $2.5 billion in road improvement projects are planned for Smith, Gregg and Van Zandt counties, a…

Local

Tyler native to host talk on tech and education

From Staff Reports Tyler native and technology entrepreneur Therelee D. Washington II will return to his hometown as…

Columnists

Simpson: Profiteering from Lake O’ the Pines

Despite the misadventure of the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD) attempting to sell water to the Dallas-Fort…

Education

Abbott praises Trump’s efforts to eliminate Education Department at White House

WASHINGTON — Gov. Greg Abbott praised President Donald Trump’s efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education on…

Local

Smith County fire danger, caution remains

High fire risk conditions persist in East Texas, including in Smith County, and officials are urging people to…

Education

How Texas students, teachers could be impacted by school discipline overhaul

DALLAS — Texas teachers have made it clear that student behavior can be a problem. In a poll…