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Life-saving device for Jacksonville Fire Dept.

Jacksonville Fire Department is using a new system that helps keep their firefighters safe. They are the first department in East Texas to use it.
Voter registration closing for May election

Voter registration closing for May election

The last day to register to vote in the may 11th election, is this Thursday, April the 11th. Early voting for the May election will begin April the 29th.
Palestine honors Civil War vets with Memorial Plaza

Palestine honors Civil War vets with Memorial Plaza

The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 and the Texas Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans wishes to invite the public to the dedication ceremony of The Confederate Veterans Memorial Plaza on Saturday, April 13.
Rusk County man’s dual jobs call for gavel one day, scissors the next

Rusk County man’s dual jobs call for gavel one day, scissors the next

Rusk County resident Rand Cates wears two hats when it comes to serving his community.

Mark Howerton: Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week

Meet Mark Howerton, our Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week.
Names of the children killed in Winona fire released

Names of the children killed in Winona fire released

UPDATE- Winona Fire Chief Brumley has released the names of the children killed in Sunday mornings fire.
East Texas stores ration ammo as shortage affects law enforcement

East Texas stores ration ammo as shortage affects law enforcement

A nationwide ammunition shortage prompted Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano to notify deputies in March that they would have to supply their own ammunition for this year’s firearm qualifications — something Cerliano had never done
Three Smith County Deputies injured and taken to hospital after assault

Three Smith County Deputies injured and taken to hospital after assault

Three Smith County Deputies were treated at a local hospital this morning after responding to an assault call.

Cherokee County is one "FitCounty"

A group in Cherokee County is empowering people to get fit and improve their lifestyle, and they are expanding their health reach to cover more territory with the “FitCounty” program.

Honoring our military children

When honoring our veterans, fighting to keep this country free, often times we forget to remember those they must leave behind.
Marshall woman arrested for shooting at police

Marshall woman arrested for shooting at police

A Marshall woman was arrested Friday after shooting at police officers. Authorities arrested Kelly Ann Tibbetts, 32, of Marshall, for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.
Slain TX prosecutor, wife laid to rest

Slain TX prosecutor, wife laid to rest

The memorial service, Thursday,for a slain Texas prosecutor and his wife was somber, but one phrase made mourners erupt in applause.
Second man arrested for terroristic threats against Kaufman Co. officials

Second man arrested for terroristic threats against Kaufman Co. officials

The Texas Rangers have arrested a second man accused of making terroristic threats against an assistant district attorney in Kaufman County.

Kaufman County's plea for help

Hundreds honor a slain Texas prosecutor and his wife.
Caddo wildlife refuge land transfer memo still in limbo

Caddo wildlife refuge land transfer memo still in limbo

One year after two federal bureaucracies ended an 18-month stalemate over the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, the paperwork appears mired at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.