Local

Overton fire chief retires citing ‘excessive drama, ongoing internal conflict’

OVERTON — Overton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mickey Chad Hamilton announced Thursday his formal retirement as chief and…

Local

Bible Verse of the weekend July 19-20, 2025

“But now, this is what the Lord says — he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed…

News

Clayton Tucker, candidate for agriculture commissioner, to stop in Tyler

Clayton Tucker, Democratic candidate for Texas agriculture commissioner, is continuing his grassroots campaign with a weekend stop in…

Elections

Quitman rancher running for governor as a Democrat, says he’ll fight for the working man

He’s a rancher and retired firefighter from East Texas, and he’s hoping to be the next governor of…

Local

At Tyler ‘Good Trouble’ rally, East Texans advocate for justice, equality in the name of John Lewis

Inspired by the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, East Texas community members gathered Thursday evening at…

Crime

Three Mexican nationals indicted in Tyler on federal immigration, firearms charges

Three Mexican nationals officials say have been living illegally in Tyler have been indicted on separate federal charges,…

Texas

Texas flooding death toll jumps to 135, Abbott says

AUSTIN — The statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas earlier this month has risen…

Opinion

Moore: A bit wordy

English is a language full of leftovers. It’s like the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Filled with things…

Local

Bible verse of the day July 18, 2025

“As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.” (John 17:18)

Texas Rose Festival

Friends of the Rose luncheon welcomes 2025 Texas Rose Festival season

With the gentle melody of the piano by Karen Norman playing in the ballroom of the Willow Brook…