A United States Secret Service special agent testified Thursday that William George Davis, who was convicted of capital murder this week for killing four patients, viewed an online article titled, "List of serial killers by number of victims," about a month before his arrest in 2018.
Students and staff were evacuated when a fire started Thursday at Tyler Legacy High School.
Early childhood educators were the focus of the Breakfast for Champions Thursday in Tyler.
After almost two months, Chapel Hill ISD has lifted its temporary mask mandate due to an “extreme decrease in COVID-19 cases.”
Continuing a celebration of Hispanic heritage, Tyler ISD’s Tyler Legacy High School hosted a student-led event on Wednesday night to honor the different Hispanic cultures of students and staff.
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Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies found a missing 15-year-old girl and arrested a wanted Mesquite man Wednesday morning.
The East Texas Yamboree opened Wednesday in Gilmer with the queen's coronation.
This weekend is filled with festivities around the Tyler area. If you’re looking for something to do, check out these five fun things.
The Tyler ISD board of trustees on Monday reviewed the involvement of student voting on high school campuses and approved adding Bipolar Ionization to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, which will reduce allergens and virus transmissions throughout school campuses.
Following a former nurse’s capital murder conviction Tuesday in the deaths of four patients, Smith County District Attorney Jacob Putman said Wednesday the prosecution will prove William George Davis killed three other patients and attempted to murder five more.
It was a rewarding day for staff at the Christus Trinity Mother Frances Jacksonville Hospital as the team was surprised with the first-ever DAISY Team Award after a nomination from Jamie Maddox, chief nursing officer at the Jacksonville hospital.
The second phase of the Smith County road and bridge bond project is on the November ballot, and, if approved, the $45 million package would improve 283 miles of county roads.
A Bullard man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety released.
A Smith County grand jury handed down an indictment for a Tyler woman accused of holding a grocery delivery driver inside her home and assaulting the woman.
A former Smith County Jail detention officer accused of using the jail clinic to have sex with an inmate has been indicted.
The Oakwood Cemetery Restoration Committee will host its annual walking history tour, Spirits of Oakwood, through the historic Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Smith County commissioners have named October as Financial Exploitation Prevention Month in the county.
A former East Texas nurse could get the death penalty after a Smith County jury on Tuesday found him guilty of capital murder for the deaths of four patients at a Tyler hospital.
Smith County commissioners Wednesday began discussions on the first draft of a redistricting map.
The Jeep Girls Club and Jeep Club East Texas teamed up for their first-year Jeeper Treat event Monday at Daniel Boone's Grill and Tavern in Tyler.
Halloween came early at Daniel Boone’s Grill and Tavern on Monday as dozens of Jeeps were “dressed up” for a Jeeper Treat event hosted by Jeep Girls Club and Jeep Club East Texas.
A Winona man was killed Sunday night after striking a hog with his vehicle in Smith County.
Music, dancing, burning incense and people dressed in purple filled the streets near St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Sunday as hundreds walked in the church’s first Señor de Los Milagros (Lord of Miracles) celebration procession.
Early voting began Monday, Oct. 18 and will last through Oct. 29. Election day is on Nov. 2.
The jury in the capital murder trial of a former nurse accused of killing four patients is expected to begin deliberations today after the defense presented four witnesses over two days.
Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q in Tyler has extended its streak, making it onto Texas Monthly’s top 50 best barbecue joints for the fifth consecutive time.
Skip is a big lover boy! He was surrendered to Pets Fur People because of the health of his owner and is available for adoption at the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People in Tyler. Big Skip weighs about 80 pounds and has been neutered, is current on starting vaccinations including rabies and ha…
The Northeast Texas Public Health District reported in Monday’s bi-weekly update that Smith County’s community spread level of COVID-19 has moved down a benchmark, from “substantial” community spread to “moderate” spread.
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Former Whitehouse High School basketball player Jackson Mahomes is no stranger to being in the spotlight.
Texas Monthly’s every-four-years ranking of the state's 50 best barbecue joints is out, and Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q is again on the list.
UPDATE: Police said at 10:37 a.m. that all lanes were open to traffic after a crash involving multiple vehicles this morning on Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler.
After seeing a consistent problem of stray dogs in their community, a group of Hawkins-area residents partnered with the city’s police department to form a new animal shelter.
Giving back to the community is a hallmark of the Texas Rose Festival, and that trait was exhibited even more so this year.
The “Old Rose" Open House was held on Saturday at the 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum as part of the Tyler's Rose Season and the Texas Rose Festival celebration.
Smith County Sheriff’s Office Det. Josh Decur has served in law enforcement for over 13 years. For him, it’s a job he does to help wherever needed, not for any recognition.
Bergfeld Park saw plenty of foot traffic Saturday and Sunday as Rose Festival festivities took off across the city of Tyler. Local and traveling merchants offered handmade products at the Rose Festival Arts & Crafts Fair. There were food trucks and a variety of products, from homemade so…
Trixie was surrendered to the SPCA after her owner passed away. She is a 9.5-year-old Ridgeback mix. Trixie loves toys and going out for walks! She is potty trained and has never shown aggression towards other animals. Our vet removed several masses from her back, so her hair is growing back…
Assumed names filed in Smith County from Oct. 4-8:
Each week, the Tyler Morning Telegraph runs a photo page called Best Shots. The page combines our favorite staff photographs of the week along with reader-submitted pictures.
Brigadette Drill Team captain Krystal Carrillo and Lion linebacker Jacob Villela were crowned Homecoming Queen and King, respectively, on Friday night before the Tyler High football game at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium.
Dozens of young men also participate in the Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Court as escorts.
Young women from Tyler families are serving as ladies-in-waiting in the Rose Queen’s Court during the Texas Rose Festival.
Nine children from Tyler families will carry on the tradition of serving as attendants to the Rose Queen. The queen’s attendants are featured during the Rose Queen’s Coronation, the Queen’s Tea and the Texas Rose Parade. The following are attendants to Rose Queen Anna Grace Hallmark.
Young women from across the state are taking part in the Texas Rose Festival as duchesses.
A.J. Minter was once a standout athlete at The Brook Hill School in Bullard.
Surrounded by the beauty of the Tyler Rose garden, spectators gathered Saturday at the Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Tea in hopes of getting a close look at the queen and her court.
The Texas Rose Festival was back for the 88th time Saturday after last year's festivities were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Streets were lined with cheering families and smiling faces, excited to once again celebrate the Rose City.
Surrounded by the beauty of the Tyler Rose garden, spectators gathered Saturday at the Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Tea in hopes of getting a close look at the queen and her court.
