Education
Texas Senate advances bill banning DEI in K-12 public schools
The Texas Senate gave initial approval to legislation Wednesday seeking to extend the state’s ban on diversity, equity…
Arts And Entertainment
Longview animal shelter fundraiser Strut your Mutt set Saturday
Four-legged friends and their humans can walk a mile and take part in other activities Saturday during the…
Education
Texas bill wouldn’t require students to pray, but would mandate schools make time for it
AUSTIN — Texas public school leaders could impose a mandatory period to pray and read religious texts under…
Local
Texas measles outbreak grows to more than 300 cases across 3 states
The measles outbreak that began in West Texas has now grown to more than 300 cases across three…
Crime
Death row inmate from Tyler files petition to vacate conviction, says attorney was soliciting sex during trial
While an East Texas man was facing a death sentence, his Dallas-based defense attorney was allegedly messaging and…
Local
Data: Tyler’s homeless population decreased from 2024 to 2025
Tyler’s homeless population has decreased since 2024, according to official numbers from the 2025 Point-in-Time Count for Smith…
Local
DOJ drops case against Texas’ 2023 immigration law; lawsuits remain
AUSTIN — The U.S. Justice Department has dropped its lawsuit against Texas’ Senate Bill 4, a 2023 state…
Local
Smith County to purchase new armored vehicle
Smith County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan to save money and simplify purchasing, which includes using a…
Local
New London community marks 88th anniversary of school explosion
“To remember those that were lost…” Such is the mission of the West Rusk Alumni Association, along with…
Business
Building permits: March 6-13, 2025
Commercial and large residential building permits issued by the city of Tyler: KEA General Contractors, 1000 S. Beckham…
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