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Morning weather report: May 15, 2013

Morning weather report: May 15, 2013

TODAY: Mostly cloudy. Showers and storms likely (70%) by midday and afternoon. High 78. Winds S 10-15 mph. TOMORROW: A few more showers and thunderstorms (30%). Low 65. High 80. Winds S 5-15 mph.  
BREAKING: Legendary ETX football coach Jerry Bennett announces retirement

BREAKING: Legendary ETX football coach Jerry Bennett announces retirement

Jerry Bennett told Smoaky.com on Tuesday night he will retire from coaching at the end of this school year.

SPECIAL REPORT: Digital Distraction

July 5, 2008 was just another day to many people, but for Michael Wheeler it was a day he will never forget.
Structure fire reported in Chandler

Structure fire reported in Chandler

UPDATE: There were no injuries in the fire. Fire officials are still investigating the fire and the cause of the fire is still unknown at this time.

Vacation Bible School plans heat up in ETX

As regular school starts to wind down, another kind of school is about to kick off again. Churches all across East Texas are getting ready for Vacation Bible School.
2 dead in 3-vehicle ETX crash

2 dead in 3-vehicle ETX crash

Two people are dead after a wreck in Diboll. The crash happened around 2:45 p.m., Monday afternoon on US Highway 59 North across from the Diboll Depot. The wreck involved three vehicles.
Longview Public Library to host New London explosion book author

Longview Public Library to host New London explosion book author

The author of Gone at 3:17: The Untold Story of the Worst School Disaster in American History, David M. Brown, will discuss his book at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at the Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St.
Warning: Union Grove staff armed

Warning: Union Grove staff armed

Morning weather report:  May 14th, 2013

Morning weather report: May 14th, 2013

TODAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. High 85. Winds SW 5-15 mph. TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance (20%) for drizzle or light rain. Low 64.

'Bakers bill' may expand outside home, passes Texas House

House bill 970, also known as the "Bakers Bill," if enacted, will be an extension to the Cottage Food Law, allowing home cooks to sell baked goods, canned items, and other snacks, from home or locations, like a farmers market, or fair
Obama cautious on Syria, Britain ups urgency for peace

Obama cautious on Syria, Britain ups urgency for peace

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama was cautious on Monday about whether the international community could broker peace in Syria, while British Prime Minister David Cameron applied new urgency for diplomacy, saying the war-wracked countr

Oncor taxes

Ketk told you last week about Oncor electric’s practice of collecting tax revenue for tax bills that don’t exist.

"Molly" Warning: New drug craze among teens, young adults

There's a new form of drug that is gaining popularity among teens and young adults. If you hear your kids talking about 'Molly,' it may not be just the name of a friend.
Acadian Fine Foods recalls tainted pork, chicken stew in ETX stores

Acadian Fine Foods recalls tainted pork, chicken stew in ETX stores

A Louisiana company is recalling more than 17,000 pounds of pork and chicken stew due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The FDA has listed this as a high health risk.