East Texas bakery on Food Network's "Cupcake Wars"

An East Texas bakery is getting some national publicity. The Luscious Crumb in Mineola will be featured on the Food Network's Cupcake Wars June 30. 
Manziel enhances rebellious image with latest tweet

Manziel enhances rebellious image with latest tweet

The Houston Chronicle has the latest on the Aggies. Tyler native Johnny Manziel is making headlines again.

Perry seeking gun business

State governors are always on the lookout for new business for their states. But, Governor Perry has a particular kind of business in his sights and that was your first clue.
Tyler sex offender turns self in after failing to return to court

Tyler sex offender turns self in after failing to return to court

Smith County District Attorney Investigator Cory Hoover began working to locate wanted sex offender Tracy Todd Smith, of Tyler, after
Boehner: No way to get immigration bill to House floor without GOP majority support

Boehner: No way to get immigration bill to House floor without GOP majority support

(CNN) -- Under pressure from House conservatives opposed to comprehensive immigration reform, House Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday, "I don't see any way of bringing an immigration bill to the floor that doesn't have majority sup
Biden warns legislators, 'country has changed' on gun violence

Biden warns legislators, 'country has changed' on gun violence

(CNN) -- In remarks Tuesday touting the Obama administration's progress in addressing gun safety, Vice President Joe Biden vowed to revisit gun control legislation that failed in the U.S.
Rand Paul: James Clapper was lying

Rand Paul: James Clapper was lying

(CNN) -- President Barack Obama's director of national intelligence was flat-out lying when he told lawmakers in March the government wasn't collecting data on millions of Americans, Sen. Rand Paul asserted Tuesday.
UPDATE: Power outages reported in ETX, northwest LA

UPDATE: Power outages reported in ETX, northwest LA

UPDATE (5:09 P.M.) As of 5:09 p.m., all outages in East Texas have been restored, as well as all in DeSoto and Veron Parishes in Louisiana. However, Sabine Parish has been added to the power outage list.

More on the amnesty..uhh..immigration bill

Looks like public support for the “Gang of 8” amnesty, uhh, the immigration bill is starting to lose support.
Longview Transit Offers Free Rides on Dump the Pump Day June 20

Longview Transit Offers Free Rides on Dump the Pump Day June 20

As an alternative to fluctuating gas prices, Longview Transit will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 8th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 20.
Feds charge 3 in Ohio slavery case, captives threatened with pythons, pit bulls

Feds charge 3 in Ohio slavery case, captives threatened with pythons, pit bulls

A mentally disabled woman and her daughter were held in an Ohio apartment for two years, forced to perform manual labor and threatened with dogs and snakes to keep them compliant, federal authorities said Tuesday.

UPDATE: Surveillance video released of suspects in Tyler motel murder

Tyler Police have released the surveillance video from the murder at the American Inn motel in Tyler on Saturday. The motel is 1800 block of W. Erwin on Saturday, June 15, 2013 around 4:35 a.m.
ETX orthodontist guilty of health care fraud violations

ETX orthodontist guilty of health care fraud violations

A 70-year-old Beaumont orthodontist has pleaded guilty to health care fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Tyler man guilty of smuggling snakes on a plane from Peru

Tyler man guilty of smuggling snakes on a plane from Peru

A 63-year-old Tyler, Texas eco-tourism guide has pleaded guilty to smuggling live snakes into the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Officials cite thwarted plots, oversight in defending surveillance

Officials cite thwarted plots, oversight in defending surveillance

 -- Bomb plots targeting the New York Stock Exchange and the city's subway were among more than 50 terrorist acts worldwide thwarted by top-secret surveillance programs since the 2001 al Qaeda attacks on the United States, security off