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New Overton sidewalk has one business owner upset

A major sidewalk project in Overton is way ahead of schedule. But, one business owner is not happy with what she's seeing outside her front door.

Rusk County open house and fly-in

On Saturday, the Rusk County Airport hosted its second annual open house and fly-in. Crowds in attendance got the opportunity to see a number of different aircraft make their way across the runway.

East Texas bakery on Food Network's "Cupcake Wars"

An East Texas bakery is getting some national publicity. The Luscious Crumb in Mineola will be featured on the Food Network's Cupcake Wars June 30. 

Perry seeking gun business

State governors are always on the lookout for new business for their states. But, Governor Perry has a particular kind of business in his sights and that was your first clue.
UPDATE: Power outages reported in ETX, northwest LA

UPDATE: Power outages reported in ETX, northwest LA

UPDATE (5:09 P.M.) As of 5:09 p.m., all outages in East Texas have been restored, as well as all in DeSoto and Veron Parishes in Louisiana. However, Sabine Parish has been added to the power outage list.

UPDATE: Surveillance video released of suspects in Tyler motel murder

Tyler Police have released the surveillance video from the murder at the American Inn motel in Tyler on Saturday. The motel is 1800 block of W. Erwin on Saturday, June 15, 2013 around 4:35 a.m.
ETX orthodontist guilty of health care fraud violations

ETX orthodontist guilty of health care fraud violations

A 70-year-old Beaumont orthodontist has pleaded guilty to health care fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Fire kills more than 200 exotic birds in Kilgore

Fire kills more than 200 exotic birds in Kilgore

The owner of more than 200 exotic birds that perished in a Sunday fire said he is heartbroken by the loss and isn’t sure how he’ll move forward.
Pine Tree tops Longview in 7-on-7

Pine Tree tops Longview in 7-on-7

The smaller in-city school evened up the score for the older cousin Monday night.
Morning weather report: June 18th, 2013

Morning weather report: June 18th, 2013

TODAY: Scattered showers and storms in East Texas lasting through the morning hours (30%). Any afternoon rain will be confined mainly to the southern half of the area (40%).

Are we getting dumber?

Sometimes, there are news stories that make us all wonder…are people just getting dumber? Now a new study says, it might be true.
ETX couple charged with health care fraud violations

ETX couple charged with health care fraud violations

A Center, Texas, couple now living in Elgin, Texas, has been indicted and charged with health care fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Morning weather report: Monday, June 17th, 2013

Morning weather report: Monday, June 17th, 2013

TODAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with showers and storms possible mainly for the northern half of East Texas. Chances: 40-50% I-30 corridor, 30% I-20 corridor, and 20% in southern areas. Highs 90-94. Winds SSW 8-12 mph.
Two people arrested following Smith Co. car chase

Two people arrested following Smith Co. car chase

UPDATE: Smith County Sheriff's Department say a man and woman have been arrested following a high speed chase in Whitehouse.
Smith Co. man arrested for killing his father

Smith Co. man arrested for killing his father

A Smith County man was arrested late last night for murder.