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East Texas native, boxing legend George Foreman dies at 76

Heavyweight champion, businessman, minister and Marshall native George Foreman died Friday at 76, his family announced.

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Ribbon cutting at Pyron Garden kicks off 66th Annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail

The second day of spring brought a windy but beautiful morning Friday as visitors made their way to…

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Sperry: Aloe vera plant’s reddish color could be for several reasons

Dear Neil: My Aloe vera plant is looking reddish-brown. When I use my plant app, Picture This, it…

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Smith County jail med-tech arrested for alleged drug smuggling

A Smith County jail medical technician was arrested Thursday afternoon after being accused of providing drugs to an…

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Texas measles outbreak grows to 309 cases

DALLAS — The Texas measles outbreak has grown to 309 confirmed cases, not counting dozens of additional cases…

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Congressman Moran named to House Ethics Committee, says he’ll work to ‘restore trust’

From Staff Reports The U.S. representative serving upper East Texas has been appointed to the House Ethics Committee.…

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Smith-Shively: Making mealtime a healthier time

The recipes that you prepare regularly, and that your family enjoys, with just a few changes can be…

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East Texas lawmaker authors bill that would require voters to prove citizenship

AUSTIN — Texas voters would have to prove they are U.S. citizens to register to vote under a…

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All Saints student organizes first-ever FurFest 5K Dog Walk & Expo to benefit SPCA of East Texas

This Saturday, Rose Rudman Park will be the place to be for dog lovers as it will be…

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More than $2.5B in roadway projects planned across East Texas

More than $2.5 billion in road improvement projects are planned for Smith, Gregg and Van Zandt counties, a…