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Changes to alcohol ordinances come soon in Tyler

The city of Tyler is considering bending the rules a little bit when it comes to alcohol sales in the city limits.

Lufkin Police investigating possible stabbing

Police are investigating a possible stabbing in the 400 block of Greenbriar in Lufkin. Detective JB Smith tells KETK, police have not made contact with the man who called police.

Quitman couple found dead Tuesday morning

A Quitman couple has been pronounced dead and authorites have labeled it a murder-suicide.

Edible education: Culinary arts programs grow at East Texas high schools

Editor’s Note: This is the first story of a three-part series on culinary arts programs in East Texas schools.

East Texas reacts to Darvish's almost-perfect game

Yu Darvish's almost-perfect game, drew quite an audience.

Sales spike at RV stores in East Texas due to local oil workers

The United States is slowing becoming more independent with oil production and relying less on foreign oil, according to Fox Business News, reports show between 2013 and 2014 the U.S.

Flea and tick season is upon us

As we make our way into April, we also enter the dreaded flea and tick season for pets. But really, when it comes to East Texas, these pests are a year round problem.

Smith County emergency crews responding to motorcycle accident

Smith County emergency crews are responding to reports of a motorcycle wreck on Highway 271 Tuesday night. It happened around 8:30 PM at the intersection of FM 2908. We have a crew headed to the scene.

Your Rx meds: It pays to shop around

Bargain shopping isn't just for home goods and electronics anymore. A new Consumer Reports study had secret shoppers check the prices on top selling drugs, all of which just went generic.

Jeb Hensarling visits Tyler

Texas District 5 Congressman Jeb Hensarling was in Tyler Tuesday for a conversation with the press.

A new Lindale art school works to bring life back downtown

An old downtown building in Lindale has been turned into an art studio and school within the last few weeks. Maureen Killaby decided to rent the property from the city in order to have more room for her and her students.

Overprescribing child medication: Are parents pressuring doctors?

According to new research, 11 percent of school-age children are now diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Zack Holladay: Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week

Meet Zack Holladay, this weeks Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week.

Multiple power outages across East Texas

Oncore Storm Center is reporting several power outages in East Texas. A little over a 300 homes are without power. Oncore estimates they will begin restoring the power around 12:30 p.m.

Friday softball scores

The Longview News Journal has all the details from Friday's softball games.