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Tyler capital murder parolee behind bars

A capital murder parolee is now behind bars in the Wichita County Jail.

Henderson ISD board to make plans for middle school

The Board of Trustees for the Henderson Independent School District canvassed the votes from Saturday’s bond election at its Tuesday night meeting and will have a special meeting at noon Monday to decide how to proceed, Superintendent Kei

Garage damaged in Longview house fire

The Longview Fire Department is on scene of a residential structure fire on the 900 block of Irene St. Firefighters tell KETK crews on the scene that nobody was at home when the fire began.

Panola Co. Sheriff enters guilty plea on tampering charge

Ron Clinton, the Panola County sheriff suspended from office earlier this month, today entered a guilty plea to tampering with a government document in Panola District court.

VIDEO: Victims identified in Old Jacksonville, Crow Rd. crash

Officials tell KETK there has been a wreck at Old Jacksonville and Crow Road.

Search committee to select candidates for John Tyler principal position

Tyler ISD will use a search committee to select candidates for the John Tyler High School principal position.

VIDEO: As many as 100 people injured; 6 dead in North Texas tornado

UPDATE (10:29 a.m.): The preliminary report from the damage survey team in Hood County shows that EF-4 damage has been found in Granbury.

1 arrested, 1 taken in for questioning in string of Smith County burglaries

A joint investigation between the Smith County Sheriff's Office and Henderson County has led to the arrest of Joshua Shapley in connection with several thefts and burglaries in southwest Smith County and eastern Henderson County.

Green-White game details

Longview will conclude spring practice with its annual Green-White game, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday in Lobo Stadium.

TJC Apaches need 3 wins to advance to NJCAA World Series

District C Tournament Schedule Friday, May 17 Game 1: North Lake vs Tyler, 3:00pm Game 2: Richland vs Brookhaven, 6:00pm

David Beckham to retire

David Beckham, one of the most iconic football stars of his generation, has announced his retirement. His decision comes days after the 38-year-old won his latest title with French club Paris Saint-Germain.

Property issue may halt Fourth Street extension in Longview

Members of a Longview board agreed Wednesday to add the extension of Fourth Street north of Hawkins Parkway to the city’s master plan despite a warning from a landowner that he may work to block the project.

Pine Tree stadium, other projects from ‘11 bond near completion

Come August, the Pine Tree Pirates should be taking to the field in a new flagship stadium amid a sea of pavement.

Forestry official warns of high wildfire danger in East Texas

A state forestry official says effects of a lingering drought and federal budget cuts are setting up East Texas for a dangerous wildfire season.

Fallen officers honored at Rusk County ceremony

Every day law enforcement officers face volatile situations, where human emotions range from grief, rage, hatred and fear to greed and even psychosis, Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano said on Wednesday.