Education

Texas Education Agency releases Spring 2025 STAAR results for grades 3–8

AUSTIN – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the 3-8 Spring 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)…

Local

TAAM in Tyler hosts annual Juneteenth celebration

Freedom came late to Texas and to the nation as a formally recognized holiday, but it’s never gone…

Local

Community mourns death of East Texas educator Casey Acker

BULLARD — The community is mourning the death of an East Texas educator. Casey Acker, 41, of Flint,…

Crime

Cherokee County man sentenced to life in federal prison for sex trafficking teens

From Staff Reports A Jacksonville man was sentenced this week to life in federal prison for sex trafficking…

Arts And Entertainment

Plant swap, reptile show, pride day and more this weekend in East Texas

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around…

Elections

Tyler councilmember Stuart Hene announces mayoral bid; McKellar, Nix also intend to run

From Staff Reports Three local residents have announced their intentions to run for mayor of Tyler in 2026.…

Arts And Entertainment

UT Tyler announces ‘Big’ season at Cowan Center

The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center is raising the curtains…

Education

Bullard ISD superintendent Dr. Jack Lee tapped to lead Seguin ISD

BULLARD — Bullard ISD will be searching for a new superintendent after Dr. Jack Lee was named the…

Crime

Law enforcement searching for ‘armed, dangerous’ suspect after Winona robbery

Law enforcement officers are searching for an armed robbery suspect after an incident at a Winona convenience store…

Premium

Business Beat: New vintage store and art gallery join downtown Tyler scene, Flint gets first Whataburger and more

The Vintage Trunk opens in downtown Tyler A new destination for antique lovers has opened in downtown Tyler. The…