Local

Tyler City Council approves design services contract for Stewart Park development

On Wednesday, the Tyler City Council approved a contract with MHS Planning & Design for $67,500 to provide…

Local

Kilgore events drew more tourists last year, city finds

Kilgore is making progress in its quest to become a tourism destination in the heart of East Texas,…

Arts And Entertainment

Gather with gamers, search for rare coins and more this weekend in East Texas

From staff reports If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events…

Education

UT Tyler announces new band director

Alexander Scott has been named the new director of bands and an assistant professor of music at The…

National

Gabbard stands by use of Signal chat as Democratic ire grows

WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials continued to defend themselves Wednesday against claims that they mishandled classified information following…

Education

Funding overhaul transforms Texas community colleges

Community colleges in 2023 celebrated a long-awaited investment from the Texas Legislature, positioning Texas to lead the country…

Business

Officials say Dairy Queen locations in Tyler are ‘alive and thriving’

Recent news of Dairy Queen closures across East Texas has some asking questions about the fate of other…

Local

Smith County announces free cleanup program

Smith County residents will have the chance to dispose of bulky items for free during the 2025 Countywide…

Business

Building permits: March 13-20, 2025

Commercial and large residential building permits issued by the city of Tyler: RLM General Contractors, 704 CR 1143,…

Local

East Texas water district director leaves post amid Lake O’ the Pines water sale debacle

DAINGERFIELD — The Northeast Texas Municipal Water District has been under scrutiny since plans to sell billions of…