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Gregg County courts going electronic, joining pilot filing system

Gregg County courts going electronic, joining pilot filing system

Parties in the Gregg County court system will be able to file motions electronically under a pilot program for which the county is one of two chosen statewide, commissioners learned Monday.
Kilgore police looking for suspect in vehicle thefts

Kilgore police looking for suspect in vehicle thefts

Kilgore police say they are looking for a man in connection with several vehicle thefts in the city.
LETU Flight Team Wins 13th Place Nationally at NIFA Competition

LETU Flight Team Wins 13th Place Nationally at NIFA Competition

LeTourneau University’s Sting” Precision Flight Team placed 13th overall in the nation at the 2013 National Intercollegiate Flight Association SAFECON flight competition hosted by Ohio State, in Columbus, Ohio.
Statewide theatre association creates scholarship honoring long-time Longview High School teacher

Statewide theatre association creates scholarship honoring long-time Longview High School teacher

A Kilgore College student will receive a $1,000 scholarship named for Pam Mercer-McWilliams, Longview High School’s theatre director.
2 dead in 3-vehicle ETX crash

2 dead in 3-vehicle ETX crash

Two people are dead after a wreck in Diboll. The crash happened around 2:45 p.m., Monday afternoon on US Highway 59 North across from the Diboll Depot. The wreck involved three vehicles.

The biggest scandal still smolders

Scandals, scandals. Where to start? Right now the media is displaying incredulity. I wonder how long that will last. New news today!
Fifth annual Heritage Day to be held at Goodman Museum

Fifth annual Heritage Day to be held at Goodman Museum

Tyler Parks and Recreation Department announces their 5th Annual Heritage Day at the Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday May 18.
Beer, wine could land on North, West Longview store shelves in about 45 days

Beer, wine could land on North, West Longview store shelves in about 45 days

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission officials said Tuesday North and West Longview residents should have a little more than 45 days before beer and wine hit area store shelves.
Kilgore PD looking for suspect in vehicle thefts

Kilgore PD looking for suspect in vehicle thefts

Kilgore police say they are looking for a man in connection with several vehicle thefts in the city.
Nacogdoches Sheriff's Office finds 10 illegal aliens in car after routine traffic stop

Nacogdoches Sheriff's Office finds 10 illegal aliens in car after routine traffic stop

Around 1:00 a.m., Wednesday morning, deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff Office stopped a grey SUV for a traffic violation on Highway 59 South, which was north bound.
Boil water notification cancelled

Boil water notification cancelled

On May 13, 2013 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required Craft-Turney Water Supply Corporation, PWS No.
Tyler ISD to host annual 'Teacher of the Year' banquet

Tyler ISD to host annual 'Teacher of the Year' banquet

Tyler ISD will honor the Campus Teachers of the Year and announce its 2013 District Teachers of the Year at the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet at Harvey Convention Center tonight.
John Tyler ISD to host blood drive

John Tyler ISD to host blood drive

In times of crisis, Carter BloodCare relies on the blood supply already on its shelves to meet immediate patient needs. That’s why ongoing blood donations to Carter BloodCare are needed all year long.
Longview Public Library to host New London explosion book author

Longview Public Library to host New London explosion book author

The author of Gone at 3:17: The Untold Story of the Worst School Disaster in American History, David M. Brown, will discuss his book at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at the Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St.
Longview Public Library to host New London explosion book author

Longview Public Library to host New London explosion book author

The author of Gone at 3:17: The Untold Story of the Worst School Disaster in American History, David M. Brown, will discuss his book at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at the Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St.