Lifestyle

Grant: Topping trees is never recommended

The annual practice of butchering trees is in full swing. Tree topping, the practice of cutting large branches…

Education

Under Texas House bill, value of education savings accounts would be tied to public school funding

The Texas House’s priority proposal that would let families use public funds for their children’s private schooling diverges…

Crime

Trial dates for people accused of burning, killing Kilgore woman reset to 2026

The trial dates for two people facing the death penalty for allegedly killing a Kilgore woman, who has…

Local

FEC clears Ted Cruz of wrongdoing over podcast syndicator’s donations to super PAC

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz did not run afoul of campaign finance laws when the company that syndicates his…

Local

Texas agriculture commissioner urges statewide ban on fluoride in water

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has urged state officials to ban the decades-long practice of adding fluoride to…

Education

Comparing the proposals: What are Texas’ plans for school voucher-style program?

Republican state leaders are confident that this is the year Texas passes a robust school-choice program that would…

Local

City Council candidate Shonda Marsh hosts meet-and-greet event

Shonda Marsh, a dedicated community leader and candidate for Tyler City Council District 3, is inviting residents to…

Crime

Former Kilgore ISD aide arrested, charged with improper student relationship

A former Kilgore ISD instructional aide was arrested this week on suspicion of having an improper relationship with…

Crime

Tyler officials warn of Facebook scam spreading false crime alert

The City of Tyler is warning residents about a scam circulating on Facebook, falsely claiming dangerous criminals are…

Crime

Winona man arrested on charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child

A Winona man was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl earlier this month.…