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No Strings Attached

Hand fishing has only been legal for a short time in Texas. But the popularity of this once illegal activity is really taking off.

Suspect held on $200K bond after threats

A Gladewater man was held Friday in the Gregg County Jail on bonds totaling $200,000 after authorities said he broke into his neighbor’s house and later threatened to kill his neighbors because they reported him to police.

Athens physician re-elected to TMA's Board of Trustees

An Athens physician is reelected to TMA's Board of Trustees.

Henderson Wolfdog has been captured, now searching for a home

The Henderson wolfdog names Blue Bear has been safely captured. Veronica Whittington with Henderson Animal Control, tranquilized the animal with a dart and he is now be cared for at the Henderson Animal Shelter.

Oncor customer signs off

Lately the news for Oncor hasn’t been the best, from unhappy customers to phantom tax collections. And today we revisited that unhappy customer to see if his problems with Oncor were resolved.

'Star Trek's' Zoe Saldana on racism: 'I'm not going to talk about it'

Zoe Saldana is one of Hollywood's leading actresses, and she's making headlines as Uhura in "Star Trek Into Darkness." She crossed barriers as the lead in "Avatar," the highest grossing movie of all time.

Great Dane bites animal control officer in face

Friday, during a routine call in the Lindale area, Smith County Animal Control Officer Juan Dockens was bitten in the face by a Great Dane. The dog was being surrendered by its owners.

East Texas lawmakers’ bills clear Senate committee

Four bills written by Northeast Texas lawmakers were sent Thursday to the full Senate as a committee in that chamber pushed toward the 83rd Legislature’s final day May 27.

Brook Hill wins third straight state championship

It's a three-peat for the team from Bullard. Brook Hill won its third straight state championship Wednesday in Waco. The Guard beat Bryan Brazos Christian, 7-to-5.

Waskom storm damages homes and topples trees, but no injuries reported

A powerful storm packing 60 mph winds and producing a possible tornado tore through southeastern Harrison County on Thursday afternoon, causing widespread damage.

Morning weather report: May 17th, 2013

TODAY: Mostly cloudy early with patchy, dense fog. Becoming partly cloudy by afternoon. High 87. Winds S 5-15 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low 70.

Texas Farm Bureau realeses an app to keep the Ag industry connected

The Texas Farm Bureau recently released a new app for IPhone and Droid. The app allows farmers to access news feeds concerning agriculture, as well as watch videos concerning up to date Ag information.

Sex trafficking conference

It’s a huge industry worldwide, and it’s built on tragedy. Some call it the modern slave trade. And like the original slave trade, it isn’t just happening in some far away land.

Texas Truck War

The pickup truck may be the ultimate practical machine. The reason is obvious. If you have something big, bulky or heavy to haul…this is the way to do it.

Panola Co. Sheriff enters guilty plea on tampering charge

Ron Clinton, the Panola County sheriff suspended from office earlier this month, today entered a guilty plea to tampering with a government document in Panola District court.