Crime

Case delayed for former Coffee City chief accused of tampering

ATHENS — Court dates for former Coffee City Police Chief John Jay Portillo, who is accused of tampering…

Business

Nonprofit, church, health system and government agency name new staff

Food bank announces engagement director The East Texas Food Bank has hired Starla Bickerstaff as the new Director…

Crime

Support continues for family of Tyler murder victim as suspect remains wanted

Support continues for the family of a young Tyler woman who police say was murdered last week as…

Local

Texas lawmakers will have $194.6 billion to spend for the next budget, comptroller projects

Texas is projected to have $194.6 billion available in general revenue to fund the business of the state…

Local

Kilgore College Rangerettes, alumnae perform at Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON — The Kilgore College Rangerettes, as well as Rangerette alumnae including 20 Tyler women, performed at the…

Local

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes announce birth of third child

Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Lynne Mahomes have announced the birth of their third child. The couple…

Crime

Tyler murder sparks conversations about domestic violence crisis

The crisis of domestic violence has been a topic of conversation in the Tyler community this week after…

Local

Downtown Tyler parking options during, after construction

As downtown Tyler evolves with ongoing construction, city and Smith County officials are striving to keep parking convenient,…

Local

Christina Drewry aims to focus on transparency as commissioner

Precinct 1 Commissioner Christina Drewry stepped into the political arena in 2020 and began attending Smith County Commissioners…

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New commissioner Herod plans to focus on accessibility, growth in Smith County

J. Scott Herod wants his time as Precinct 3 Smith County Commissioner to be defined by accessibility and…