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Tyler

The cold weather is affecting farmer's crops

This up and down weather is causing many vegetable and fruit farmer's to panic. The late freeze in March and the up and down weather destroyed many plants and stunted their growth.

Tyler ISD school bus involved in accident

A Tyler ISD school bus carrying 8 students was involved in a minor accident Friday afternoon. A vehicle ran a stop sign and struck the bus while in route.

Manners never go out of style

Something special happened last night. Every now and then something pops up in your life which gives you a little hope that maybe all is not lost and things are going to be okay.

Local legal association to honor outsanding attorneys, students

The Smith County Bar Association and Smith County Bar Foundation join together to announce the local attorneys and students who will be honored at the upcoming Law Day 2013 luncheon.

ET Food Bank, Darden Restaurants partner to feed East Texans

The East Texas Food Bank announces today it has been selected to receive a $6,000 grant as part of the Restaurant Community Grants program from the Darden Foundation, the charitable are of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Kimbleys make court appearance on Friday

David and Sabrina Kimbley were back in a Smith County courtroom on Friday. They made their appearance in the 241st District Court for a pretrial hearing presided by Judge Jack Skeen.

Patriots have home field advantage for ASC tournament

2013 ASC Baseball Championship Tournament Championship Round May 3-5, 2013 at UT Tyler’s Irwin Field

Record Cold Outbreak Hits East Texas

The incredibly cold air mass that brought heavy snow to the Rockies and parts of the Midwest has now broken temperature records here in East Texas.

East Texans gather for National Day of Prayer

On Thursday heads were bowed and eyes were closed all across East Texas as thousands participated in National Prayer Day; a day many say our country needs now, more than ever.

New changes coming to the East Texas farmer's markets

East Texas communities are joining together to promote farmer's markets in the area. The effort is to encourage East Texans to eat and buy locally. Carmen Sosa had a vision six months ago.

Welfare is for those who deserve it

When you work in the news business you hear all sorts of stories. Many of them sad, many I don't believe. Sometimes they want us to become their representation against the storms of life.

$10,000 worth of diesel fuel stolen in Smith County

The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in the recent theft of almost $10,000 worth of diesel fuel and other items from three locations in South Tyler and Southern Smith County.

UPDATE: 2 more arrested in Tyler ID theft ring

Thanks to Crime Stopper tips from the public and suspects surrendering to authorities, as of Thursday at 12:20 p.m., the wanted list for an identity theft ring is now down to five.

UPDATE: Boat overturns on Lake Palestine

UPDATE: Smith County Fire officials tell KETK that both individuals who were in the boat when it turned over have been found safe.

UPDATE: Wreck involving motorcycle near TJC campus

UPDATE: The wreck has been cleared and traffic is moving as normal. Still no word on the extent of the injuries sustained by the motorcyclist.