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Street closures for AlleyFest in Longview

Street closures for AlleyFest in Longview

The City of Longview announces temporary street closures in the downtown area during the annual AlleyFest event, which will be held May 10 – 12, in downtown Longview.
Area baseball, softball playoff schedule

Area baseball, softball playoff schedule

The Longview News-Journal has a big list going of all the East Texas baseball and softball teams still in the hunt for a state championship.
Former Marshall pastor set for trial, charged with online solicitation of a minor

Former Marshall pastor set for trial, charged with online solicitation of a minor

A former pastor arrested in May 2012 and accused of online solicitation of a minor is set to stand trial this month.
Mount Pleasant police chief: Kidnapping victim, 14, was terrorized

Mount Pleasant police chief: Kidnapping victim, 14, was terrorized

Mount Pleasant Police Chief Wayne Isbell said Tuesday that during de-briefing of Ruby Zavala after her Monday rescue, it became clear the teenager was terrorized by the suspect in her abduction, Jesus Resendez Ramirez, 23.
UPDATE: Man arrested in Van murder case

UPDATE: Man arrested in Van murder case

UPDATE:  One man is behind bars following the murder of Jesse Lee Hudspeth of Wills Point.  
Morning weather report:  May 8th, 2013

Morning weather report: May 8th, 2013

TODAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. High 85. Winds S 10-15 mph.

Honeybee shortage affecting food supply

Some are calling it "Beemageddon," he drastic decline of honeybees. And, as much as some of us may not like the buzzing bees, they are more help than harm. We are on the verge of a major food disaster.

Henderson rallies around Lane

One week ago, six-year old Lane Meador from Henderson was injured after a car accident on Highway 43. Now the community has rallied around the family.

ONCOR taxes

We all know how taxes work. If you earn enough, you pay. If you don’t, you get your taxes refunded. Unless you are an Oncor customer. Oncor is part of a big corporate conglomerate.
R.D. Moses T&P Model Railroad anniversary

R.D. Moses T&P Model Railroad anniversary

The Jefferson Historical Society and Museum will celebrate the one year anniversary of constructing a replica of an early 1900's T&P Railroad depot on the Museum property to house the R.D. Moses T&P Model Railroad.
Uncle arrested in murder of 16-year-old ETX girl

Uncle arrested in murder of 16-year-old ETX girl

A man has been arrested as the prime suspect in the killing of his 16-year-old niece.  Michael Vincent Moore, 57, of Grand Prairie, was arrested Monday night on capital murder charges of Alicia Moore.

Body found at Cherokee County asphalt plant

A man is found dead at a Cherokee County business and now authorities are looking for answers.
Body of former ETBU student found

Body of former ETBU student found

Support from the East Texas Baptist University community for the family of a former student whose body was found this weekend has been overwhelming, her mother said Monday.

Underground Epidemic

Recently in San Antonio, the head of the Department of Public Safety announced the number one threat to Texas' security were mexican drug cartels.
Hallsville ISD educator named best elementary school principal in Texas

Hallsville ISD educator named best elementary school principal in Texas

In a surprise announcement Monday, a Hallsville ISD leader was named the best elementary school principal in the state.