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Report shows hospital costs can vary widely across area

Hospitals across East Texas charge vastly different amounts for the same procedures — with some charging three times more than another — according to new government data.

Sabine, Henderson ISD bonds approved; Rusk emergency services tax hike OK’d

Voters were generous to two East Texas school districts and a countywide firefighter jurisdiction Saturday, voting themselves tax increases for new campuses and first responders.

Nothing to see here, folks, just move along

Well, well. Come to find out the IRS was going after people who disagreed with the government. After denying it ever happened, the story spilled out on Friday.

NISD will give lunch to students throughout the summer

Summer means that classrooms are empty, but the NISD school kitchesn know they cannot stop working.

Acadian Fine Foods recalls tainted pork, chicken stew in ETX stores

A Louisiana company is recalling more than 17,000 pounds of pork and chicken stew due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The FDA has listed this as a high health risk.

Cleveland case gives new hope to families of missing East Texans

Two East Texas families are living with renewed hope for their missing loved ones after three Cleveland women — missing for more than 10 years — were found alive.

Jacksonville teen killed in Sunday night wreck

A Jacksonville teen was killed in a wreck in Smith County late Sunday night. It happened on Smith County Road 2177, about a half mile south of County Road 2180.

Documents show suspect killed in Longview standoff used meth, assaulted roommate

The registered nurse gunned down by Longview police after an hours-long armed standoff Thursday had been using methamphetamine and assaulted her roommate earlier in the day.

2 ETX women arrested in murder-for-hire plot

Two Longview women are being held Monday in the Harrison County Jail after police said they tried to hire someone to kill a police officer.

Boil water notification for Jacksonville residents

Due to conditions which have occurred recently in the water system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the system, (Craft-Turney Water Supply) to notify all the customers involved in the repair

Longview Greyhound bus station rolls into new digs

More than 50 years of history came to an end Sunday as passengers boarded the last bus to leave the Greyhound terminal on Magrill Street.

Peters Chevrolet plans Armed Forces Appreciation Day

Peters Chevrolet is inviting all current and retired members of the U.S. military, and their families, to attend its 2nd Annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

AlleyFest wraps up 35th year to mixed reviews

The final day of AlleyFest 2013 received mixed reviews Sunday as officials said the event — in its 35th year — was a huge success and some vendors were less enthusiastic.

Sequester could impact local food programs

Several programs for the elderly, including the Meals on Wheels program administered by the Area Agency on Aging, could be hard-hit by the Congressional sequester.

Voting results for May 11th elections

Rusk County: Henderson ISD Bond: (official) For: 73% Against: 27% Rusk Co. Emergency Dist. #1: (unofficial) For: 69%