TYLER - City officials approved the annexation of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, into the city.

Formerly the area was just north of city limits in Smith County. The annexation covers nearly 600 acres of property.
 

We spoke with Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass and the President of U.T.H.S.C. at Tyler. Hear what they have to say tonight on KETK News at 5 & 6.