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Community Garden is ready for the public in Jacksonville

For seven years, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Jacksonville has been holding a community garden, where people in the are can plant, water, and pick produce as long as the make a donation to one of the many local charities.

Grassroots America concerned about a letter from TISD employees

In 2012, a letter from the American Federation of teachers was sent to Tyler ISD to inform the school district that some employees had concerns they felt were not being addressed.

Gun bill takes aim at "Castle Doctrine"

In the batch of gun-related proposals in the hopper in Austin, is a bill that many say might weaken your right of self defense. The bill has been introduced by a Houston Representative.

More than 20 teens issued citations at weekend pasture party in Hallsville

More than 20 teens were given citations for possessing or drinking alcohol after authorities responded Sunday to call about a pasture party in Hallsville.

Gladewater arrest warrant accuses man of stalking wife

A Gladewater man was arrested this week on a warrant accusing him of stalking his wife.

Hundreds take part in color fundraiser for 10-month-old White Oak girl

A kaleidoscope of people came together in White Oak on Wednesday evening to participate in a 5K color run/walk benefiting 10-month-old Camryn Noll. A slight shower just after the starting gun only made the colors brighter.

Upshur County fire marshal accepts state post

Upshur County Fire Marshal Paul Steelman has resigned from the county, and has accepted a position with the state fire marshal’s office.

Lone Star police chief: Mayor kept councilman from being arrested

The Lone Star police chief said Wednesday that a city councilman was able to avoid arrest on outstanding warrants for years because he was instructed by the mayor not to serve them.

Hundreds take part in color fundraiser for 10-month-old White Oak girl

A kaleidoscope of people came together in White Oak on Wednesday evening to participate in a 5K color run/walk benefiting 10-month-old Camryn Noll. A slight shower just after the starting gun only made the colors brighter.

Morning weather report: May 2nd, 2013

TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance (40%) for light rain or drizzle. Temperatures falling from the upper 60s to the lower 50s by 4-5pm. Winds N increasing to 15-25 mph.

Lee baseball playoff preview and former Lee athlete might pitch for Padres

Tyler Lee starts their postseason on Thursday, when they host Sachse at Mike Carter Field. And former Lee pitcher Burch Smith is close to getting called up by the Padres.

SPECIAL REPORT: CSCOPE, a classroom controversy

It wasn't difficult to find people with an opinion on CSCOPE. After posting on our Facebook page requesting interviewees on the topic, we received plenty of fiery replies.

Guns on campus

In the wake of several mass shootings in the last few years, several ideas have been proposed to save lives.

FDA approves "Plan B" over the counter for girls 15 and older

The U.S. Food and drug administration announced Tuesday that it was approving "Plan B" also known as "The Morning After Pill" to be sold without a prescription females 15 and older.

'Run for Veterans' coming to ETX

Retired USMC Sergeant, Brendan O’Toole, is running across America to raise awareness and funds in support of returning veterans.