Texas

Audit: Texas jail commission complaint process failed

FORT WORTH — Issues with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards’ processes and data maintenance jeopardized its ability…

News

Beto O’Rourke to host town hall in Tyler

Former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke will visit Tyler on Sunday, June 29, as part of his statewide town…

News

East Texas native Dax Alexander plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Moran for seat in Congress

East Texas native Dax Alexander, a Democrat, plans to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’…

Texas

Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students

Texas is asking public colleges and universities to identify which of their students are living in the country…

Local

Dean, Hefner say they advanced conservative priorities in legislative session

Two state representatives serving East Texas said lawmakers passed several crucial pieces of conservative legislation during the Legislature’s…

Business

Scarborough: New names and big investments contribute to Tyler’s transformation

As most people who live here know, Tyler is no longer a hidden gem — it’s becoming one…

News

Tyler’s annual #SchoolisCool event seeking donations

The Tyler Area Business Education Council is seeking donations and sponsorships from local businesses and organizations for the…

Education

East Texas native, NFL champ Patrick Mahomes invests in youth through new scholarship program

East Texas native and pro football champion Patrick Mahomes is investing in area youth through a newly established…

News

Business Digest: Tyler-area nominations and recognitions

Neal Vasso qualifies for Ameriprise Chairman’s Advisory Council Neal Vasso, CFP, APMA, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise…

Crime

Man pleads guilty to plotting to stalk, kill East Texas woman

A Kilgore man on Monday pleaded guilty to plotting to stalk, kidnap and kill his friend’s ex-girlfriend in a Smith…