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Smith Co. man sentenced for attempted arson of methadone clinic

Smith Co. man sentenced for attempted arson of methadone clinic

A 55-year-old Tyler, Texas, building contractor has been sentenced for federal arson related charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Tyler PD to participate in 'Click it or Ticket' campaign

Tyler PD to participate in 'Click it or Ticket' campaign

Tyler Officers once again will be participating in the Click It or Ticket enforcement program. Officers will be stopping violators for not wearing their seat belts from May 20th through June 2nd, 2013.

Boating safety tips before a big holiday weekend

A holiday weekend is on the way and many will spend those days on a boat. Before you get on the water, officials want you to think about boating safety to prevent accidents and even being thrown behind bars.

They don't know much

Let me be sure I have all this right. During the Benghazi attacks, the president was not aware of what was happening.
You may want to practice a little handbag hygiene

You may want to practice a little handbag hygiene

We cary them everywhere, but many rarely wash them. Purses, handbags, backpacks, etc. So just how sanitary are these shoulder accessories?

"Crazy Ants"

There is a type of ant spreading through Texas and other southern states. It's called the crazy ant.
Whitehouse last East Texas 4A team standing

Whitehouse last East Texas 4A team standing

The Longview News-Journal covers East Texas high school sports. Here's the latest from Jimmy Carter.
Smith Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help locating second Transport Services theft suspect

Smith Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help locating second Transport Services theft suspect

UPDATE: The Smith County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating William Ray Mikula, DOB 9.4.81.
Attempted Convenience Store Burglary

Attempted Convenience Store Burglary

An attempted convenience store burglary happened early this morning (Monday). It happened on HWY 69 South near flint.

UPDATE: Deputies thwart ATM theft in Smith County

Two Smith County deputies thwarted an ATM theft at a convenience store in Flint early Monday morning. It happened on the 19000 block of U.S. Hwy 69 South, near Walnut Hill Dr. just before 3:00 a.m.

Motorcyclists "Run For The Wall" to support fellow veterans

On Saturday at the Maude Cobb Activity Center, hundreds of anxious supporters stood waving American flags as they waited for the "Run for the Wall" motorcyclists to make their way to their next pit stop, Longview.
Troup home damaged in Sunday evening fire

Troup home damaged in Sunday evening fire

A house in Troup is damaged by a fire early Sunday evening. Firefighters tell KETK, it happened around 7:25 p.m. in the 200 block of Melton Street.
Early morning motorcycle accident leaves one dead

Early morning motorcycle accident leaves one dead

One person was killed this morning in a fatal motorcycle accident involving an 18-wheeler. Smith County DPS Trooper Jean Dark tells KETK the accident happened on CR 2142 and CR 2152 just north of Troup.
Pedestrian hit by car, killed in Tyler

Pedestrian hit by car, killed in Tyler

Police say 58-year old Joel Thompson, of Tyler, was crossing the street on foot in the 2300 block of W. Erwin St. around 8:50 Saturday night, when he was hit by a car headed westbound.

Golf gives UT-Tyler first national championship

The UT Tyler men’s golf team shot a 5-over par on the fourth day of the NCAA tournament for a total 1,167 to win the 2013 NCAA Division III National Championship on Friday at The Raven Golf Club at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.