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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.

Morning weather report: May 16th, 2013

TODAY: Showers and thunderstorms ending by late morning. Mostly cloudy, warm and humid. Another chance for a few more afternoon showers or storms (30%). High 81. Winds S 10-15 mph.

AERIALS: Cleburne tornado damage

A trail of destruction can be seen in Cleburne, TX Thursday morning after Wednesday nights apparent tornado strike. Many of the huge houses in Cleburne are missing their roofs or even their entire second floor.

'Angry Birds' movie to arrive in 2016

"Angry Birds" will soon arrive at your local movie theater - and they'll be in 3-D.

From Australia to East Texas, two military friends reunite

It has been 47 years, but two military men who fought in Vietnam were reunited earlier this week.

More baby boomers taking fitness classes

It's become a common sight to see more and more baby boomers at the gym. And health experts say, it's because, they're starting to realize there's no "magic pill" for longevity.

Organ donors honored

Good Shepherd Medical Center honored those have donated their organs to help save others. The annual flag raising is a tradition across America as families, doctors, and recipients come to remember those who helped save others.

New device won't process gun sales

There are lots of new devices to make small business easier. But to use one of them, you’d better be in the right kind of business. You’ve probably seen the commercials.

'Tops in Texas Rodeo' kicks off in Jacksonville

East Texas has two rodeos this week. The Lindale Rodeo starts on Thursday. Wednesday night at 7 p.m., Jacksonville kicked off their annual rodeo. The 'Tops in Texas Rodeo' is from May 15th-18th.

'Move over' for TxDOT starting September 1

Governor Rick Perry recently signed a bill into law requiring Texas drivers to ‘Move over’ and slow down for Texas department of transportation vehicles on the side of the roadway.

'Move over' for TxDOT starting September 1

Governor Rick Perry recently signed a bill into law requiring Texas drivers to ‘Move over’ and slow down for Texas department of transportation vehicles on the side of the roadway.

'Angry Birds' movie to arrive in 2016

"Angry Birds" will soon arrive at your local movie theater - and they'll be in 3-D.