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New Gilmer council seat prompts debate among members

New Gilmer council seat prompts debate among members

By Longview News Journal
Gilmer City Council members were set to debate who to appoint to a newly-created council seat during an executive session at the council’s meeting Tuesday.
Repair work set to begin on MLK overpass

Repair work set to begin on MLK overpass

By Longview News Journal
Work is scheduled to begin next week on a south Longview overpass closed since April 22.
Deal to give new life to historical Kilgore theaters

Deal to give new life to historical Kilgore theaters

By Longview News Journal
The sound of music is coming to theaters where many Kilgore residents loved the movie of the same name.
Longview project to light up downtown parking area

Longview project to light up downtown parking area

By Longview News Journal
The Longview City Council will spend more than $100,000 to help visitors downtown feel safer in city parking lots on Cotton Street.
Student housing to undergo improvements, rebranding

Student housing to undergo improvements, rebranding

By Emet Capital Management
When students at the University of Texas at Tyler to school this fall, they will see some major changes at one off-campus student housing community.
Morning weather report: May 15, 2013

Morning weather report: May 15, 2013

By Nicole Underwood
TODAY: Mostly cloudy. Showers and storms likely (70%) by midday and afternoon. High 78. Winds S 10-15 mph. TOMORROW: A few more showers and thunderstorms (30%). Low 65. High 80. Winds S 5-15 mph.  
Tyler ISD Announces 2013 Teachers of the Year

Tyler ISD Announces 2013 Teachers of the Year

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By Ashleigh Brents
Tyler ISD has announced the 2013 Teachers of the Year at the annual Teacher of the year banquet held today at the Harvey Convention Center.
BREAKING: Legendary ETX football coach Jerry Bennett announces retirement

BREAKING: Legendary ETX football coach Jerry Bennett announces retirement

By Smoaky.com
Jerry Bennett told Smoaky.com on Tuesday night he will retire from coaching at the end of this school year.
Brandon Belt has big night

Brandon Belt has big night

By Danny Elzner
Toronto (KETK)  He's from Hudson, near Lufkin. Brandon Belt continued his hot hitting Tuesday night in Canada. He had two extra-base hits against Toronto.
SPECIAL REPORT: Digital Distraction Watch Video

SPECIAL REPORT: Digital Distraction

By Rachel Hackbarth
July 5, 2008 was just another day to many people, but for Michael Wheeler it was a day he will never forget.
Longview Lobos backfield duo returns from other sports

Longview Lobos backfield duo returns from other sports

By Longview News-Journal
Jimmy Cazrter writes for the Longview News-Journal. Here's the latest on the Lobos.
Structure fire reported in Chandler

Structure fire reported in Chandler

By Jennifer Kielman
UPDATE: There were no injuries in the fire. Fire officials are still investigating the fire and the cause of the fire is still unknown at this time.
Surgery is becoming more common to prevent cancer Watch Video

Surgery is becoming more common to prevent cancer

By Teresa Sardina
Celebrity Angelina Jolie recently had a double mastectomy, a surgery removing the breasts. This procedure and decision has a lot of people talking. If faced with the same choices, what would people they do?
Whitehouse businesses anticipate beer and wine sales Watch Video

Whitehouse businesses anticipate beer and wine sales

By Nicole Vowell
The citizens of Whitehouse cast their ballots last Saturday. May 11th, and now, they will join the realms of their neighbors by going wet.
Cycling community raised $49,000 so far for signage on Toll 49 Watch Video

Cycling community raised $49,000 so far for signage on Toll 49

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By Marlena Hamilton
Cyclists in East Texas have been raising money to continue riding on a portion of Toll 49. They need to raise $60,000 dollars by July for proper signage and biking stripes.