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Forestry official warns of high wildfire danger in East Texas

Forestry official warns of high wildfire danger in East Texas

A state forestry official says effects of a lingering drought and federal budget cuts are setting up East Texas for a dangerous wildfire season.
Morning weather report:  May 16th, 2013

Morning weather report: May 16th, 2013

TODAY: Showers and thunderstorms ending by late morning. Mostly cloudy, warm and humid. Another chance for a few more afternoon showers or storms (30%). High 81. Winds S 10-15 mph.

AERIALS: Cleburne tornado damage

A trail of destruction can be seen in Cleburne, TX Thursday morning after Wednesday nights apparent tornado strike. Many of the huge houses in Cleburne are missing their roofs or even their entire second floor.
'Angry Birds' movie to arrive in 2016

'Angry Birds' movie to arrive in 2016

"Angry Birds" will soon arrive at your local movie theater - and they'll be in 3-D.

From Australia to East Texas, two military friends reunite

It has been 47 years, but two military men who fought in Vietnam were reunited earlier this week.

New device won't process gun sales

There are lots of new devices to make small business easier. But to use one of them, you’d better be in the right kind of business. You’ve probably seen the commercials.

'Move over' for TxDOT starting September 1

Governor Rick Perry recently signed a bill into law requiring Texas drivers to ‘Move over’ and slow down for Texas department of transportation vehicles on the side of the roadway.
'Angry Birds' movie to arrive in 2016

'Angry Birds' movie to arrive in 2016

"Angry Birds" will soon arrive at your local movie theater - and they'll be in 3-D.

Wednesday's Powerball jackpot: How would you spend it?

The jackpot for the Powerball Lottery has gone up to an estimated $360 million for Wednesday night.
Patriot baseball starts Regional play

Patriot baseball starts Regional play

The UT Tyler baseball team, champions of the American Southwest Conference have been seeded as the No. 3 team in the Austin, Texas Regional.
New Gilmer council seat prompts debate among members

New Gilmer council seat prompts debate among members

Gilmer City Council members were set to debate who to appoint to a newly-created council seat during an executive session at the council’s meeting Tuesday.
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.