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Tyler Pounds tower will stay open

The federal budget sequester has had minimal effects so far, but one that was potentially serious involved cuts to the Federal Aviation Administration. For aviation in Tyler, the news on federal budget cuts wasn’t good.

Rep. Gohmert responds to 'irate' D.C. ticket incident

Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert (Tx- 01) is catching heat for an alleged dispute with United States Park Police officers over a March 13 parking ticket in Washington D.C.

East Texas drought and rainfall update

Drought conditions have crept back into East Texas.  The most recent Drought Monitor, released today (3/28), says that all of East Texas is "dry", parts of East Texas have moved into "moderate" drought, and parts of the

Violent gang member with ties to Dallas wanted by authorities

The Texas Department of Public Safey has added a man to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List.

STUDY: TX 14th, LA 37th freest state in US

A study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University shows Texas to be the 14th freest state in the United States.

Guitar giveaway provides local teens with more music choices

Music City Texas representatives came to Spring Hill High School on Wednesday to Play It Forward by presenting guitars to two aspiring student musicians.

Out of state gun licenses targeted by Texas Senate bill

A new bill being discussed in our state's senate would no longer recognize concealed handgun licenses from other states. This legislation is proposed by Democratic state senator Juan Hinojosa of McAllen Texas, District 20.

Cyclists can use toll road...for a price

The controversy over cyclists using loop 49 has been resolved, for now. And the bikers have had to accept half a loaf, and an expensive one to boot.

3 injured, 1 seriously in HWY 37 wreck

Three people were injured in a Highway 37 wreck on Wednesday. One of the drivers was taken by air to a Tyler hospital while two other passengers involved were taken to a hospital in Quitman.

Study: More people dying at home, less at hospital

A new study reports hospital deaths went down slightly over the past 10 years, while deaths at home slightly grew. The CDC believes the numbers could be the result of more people choosing hospice care.

Louisiana man defrauds ETX businesses, sells fake newspaper ads

A Minden man is awaiting transfer to a Harrison County jail for allegedly selling bogus newspaper ads in the area.

Old Galilee School set for demolition

Hallsville ISD trustees voted Monday to demolish the Old Galilee School. The school has been vacant since the new East Elementary School opened in 2000, said Carol Greer, public information officer for the district.

Tatum ISD sets spending limits on bond projects

The board of trustees for the Tatum Independent School District agreed Monday to set caps on how much will be spent on Phase II and Phase III of the district’s 2013 bond project.

A Purple Heart returned, a family restored

When he was twenty-one years old, Robert Bates was killed in action aboard the U.S.S. Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack. His body still remains sealed within the ship below the ocean floor. But not his memory.

Spring reminder: Stay safe when exercising outdoors

It's that time of year again, when more people will be exercising outdoors. It's important to be aware of your surroundings.