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Longview Transit Offers Free Rides on Dump the Pump Day June 20

Longview Transit Offers Free Rides on Dump the Pump Day June 20

As an alternative to fluctuating gas prices, Longview Transit will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 8th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 20.
Actor James Gandolfini dead at age 51

Actor James Gandolfini dead at age 51

James Gandolfini, best known for his role as an anxiety-ridden mob boss on HBO's "The Sopranos," died in Italy, possibly of a heart attack, an HBO spokeswoman and the actor's managers said Wednesday. He was 51.

Obesity has a new classification

Obesity has become an epidemic in U.S. There has been debate for years on why obesity rates are doubling.

Henderson reading program

From jugglers to story-tellers the Rusk County Library has set up different programs each week for their summer reading program.

Texas Police Association 114th annual training conference

The Texas Police Association hosted their 114th annual training conference in Tyler. Every year, the training involves current events affecting the community.

MADD catches heat for comment over immigration bill

The Senate Immigration Bill is a hot topic right now, and one part of it is getting some extra attention this week, involving drunk driving.
BREAKING: Suspect named in Tyler motel murder, man considered armed, extremely dangerous

BREAKING: Suspect named in Tyler motel murder, man considered armed, extremely dangerous

Lawrence Charles Murphy, Jr., 20,  is a suspect in the homicide that occurred at the American Inn at 1800 West Erwin, Tyler, Texas.
ETX man sentenced for possessing sadistic, masochistic child porn

ETX man sentenced for possessing sadistic, masochistic child porn

United States Attorney John M. Bales announced today that a Beaumont, Texas man has been sentenced for a charge of possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
Chris Johnson camp dates changed

Chris Johnson camp dates changed

The dates have changed for former Pine Tree Pirate Chris Johnson's youth football camp. Johnson's rep tells KETK the camp will now be held on July 8th.
Longview man jailed on child porn charges

Longview man jailed on child porn charges

A Longview man remained jailed Wednesday afternoon on child pornography charges. Justin Melton, 25, was arrested Tuesday by Gregg County deputies. His bond was set at $20,000, according to online jail records.
Tatum hires new police chief

Tatum hires new police chief

After nearly a year and a half with no leader, the Tatum Police Department has a new chief. Members of the Tatum City Council voted Monday to hire April Rains to run the department, Mayor Phil Cory confirmed Wednesday.
Kids Fishing Rodeo this weekend in Longview

Kids Fishing Rodeo this weekend in Longview

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention will host the 35th Annual Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Teague Park Lake, 415 American Legion Blvd.

Better check Marco Rubio's math, memory

More keeps coming out about the immigration bill that the senate will be voting on.
ETX man sentenced 10 years for abusing four month old baby

ETX man sentenced 10 years for abusing four month old baby

An Angelina County man is sented to 10 years for abusing a four month old baby.
Two vehicle wreck leaves one car upside down

Two vehicle wreck leaves one car upside down

A two vehicle wreck leaves one of the cars turned over. Around 12 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Tyler Fire and EMS were called to the scene of a vehicle roll over at the intersection of Toll 49 and Hwy 155.