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After Scouts lift gay youth ban, members of TX Baptist convention call for firings

After Scouts lift gay youth ban, members of TX Baptist convention call for firings

The Southern Baptist Convention on Wednesday called for the removal of some of the Boy Scouts’ leadership after the organization voted to allow gay youth to join, but did not ask its affiliated churches to pull their sponsorship of Scouti
REPORT: FEMA refuses to provide aid to West, Texas after plant explosion

REPORT: FEMA refuses to provide aid to West, Texas after plant explosion

Media reports are stating Governor Rick Perry received a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency saying they are not going to provide money to assist in rebuilding a Central Texas town that was ripped apart by a fertilizer plant exp
BREAKING: Missing Bowie County man found dead

BREAKING: Missing Bowie County man found dead

Joseph Edward Gaspard, 48, of Bowie County, was found dead this morning in a wooded area between County Road 4313 and Highway 259. No foul play is suspect at this time.
Smith Co. honored with Gold Leadership Transparency Award

Smith Co. honored with Gold Leadership Transparency Award

Smith County has been honored for a third time with the 2013 Texas Comptroller Gold Leadership Circle Award for financial transparency in government.
Officials buck photographers from Gladewater rodeo

Officials buck photographers from Gladewater rodeo

The horses and bulls weren’t the only ones kicking up dust at the 76th annual Gladewater Round Up Rodeo last week.
Fmr. Henderson teacher pleads guilty to child porn charges

Fmr. Henderson teacher pleads guilty to child porn charges

A former Henderson High School English teacher has pleaded guilty in a Tyler federal court to child pornography charges.
Hot and Humid Again Today

Hot and Humid Again Today

TODAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. A very slight chance (10%) for isolated pop-up afternoon showers and storms. High 94. Winds SW 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny. Low 74. High 95. Winds SW 5-10 mph.

UIL passes amendment limiting full-contact football practice

Limiting full-contact practice during the football season is one more step to becoming reality.

Jobs you don't want in the summer

While the summer may be enjoyable for some, it may not be for others. WheN temperatures reach the triple digits, there are some risks you take if you work outdoors.

Safe travel for you pets this summer

You can't forget about your kittens and puppies while you're traveling this summer. Especially if you're taking a road trip in this hot Texas heat. Family vacations can be something to look forward to.

Study: Do men ever grow up? Maybe, but not until their 40s

A new study finds it takes men quite a long time to mature mentally. Here's an even bigger "shocker:" women grow up much sooner.
Garrett confirms Callahan will call plays

Garrett confirms Callahan will call plays

The Cowboys made the collective decision in January to hand over the play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Bill Callahan. Head coach Jason Garrett said he is on board with it but will remain involved in the game-planning.
15 high school students learn about healthcare at UTHNE Medical Scholars Academy

15 high school students learn about healthcare at UTHNE Medical Scholars Academy

Fifteen high school students from area school districts are learning about healthcare this week at the first Medical Scholars Academy hosted by UT Health Northeast.
11th annual David Wesley basketball camp

11th annual David Wesley basketball camp

Longview native and NBA vet David Wesley is holding another basketball camp for East Texas kids. Here's the details: Friday June 21 8:00 - 4:00 Saturday June 22 9:00 - 2:00
ETX man arrested for holding girlfriend against her will

ETX man arrested for holding girlfriend against her will

A Texarkana man is in jail after holding his girlfriend against her will for several hours on Tuesday morning.