Local

First death in West Texas measles outbreak is unvaccinated child

LUBBOCK — A school-aged child has died in Lubbock from measles, the first death reported in an ongoing…

Local

Tyler Fire Department holds push-in for two new trucks

Tyler Fire Department this week celebrated two new vehicles, Engine 2 and Engine 7, with push-in celebrations. “Anytime…

Business

Employees say lax safety protocols at Longview Gas Plant are a disaster waiting to happen

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series about the Longview Gas Plant near White Oak…

Local

Smith County Commissioners discuss mental health, development

For thousands of Smith County residents, accessing mental health care is more efficient and reliable, thanks to a…

Business

Building permits: Feb. 13-20, 2025

Commercial and large residential building permits issued by the city of Tyler: J.P. Davis, 7586 Old Jacksonville Highway,…

Business

Business Names: Feb. 17-21, 2025

Assumed names filed in Smith County: Tori Anne Holloway Huffman doing business as Sweet Addictions Erika Elese Morales…

Business

Drilling report: Feb. 2-8, 2025

DRILLING County Operator Lease/Well Field Survey Type Depth Location Cass Rose City Resources LLC. Walnut/1H Hidden Rock Duncan,…

Local

Animal control euthanizes 10 dogs rescued from suspected dogfighting ring

Ten dogs housed at the Smith County Animal Control were euthanized on Monday, months after they were rescued…

Business

BBB: Unordered packages could be a scam

Receiving a package you didn’t order might seem harmless — or even exciting — but it could be…

Crime

Current, former Mount Pleasant officials indicted in fraudulent mileage reimbursement case

Mount Pleasant’s mayor, a city council member and two former council members have been indicted on charges stemming…