Saturday, April 20 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-04-20 21:09:27 GMT
Per Smith County Sheriff's Office:TYLER, TX – At 11:43 a.m. on April 20, a man entered the Food Fast convenience store, located at the intersection of Highway 64 West and Thompson Lane, brandished a firearmMore >>
At 11:43 a.m. on April 20, a man entered the Food Fast convenience store, located at the intersection of Highway 64 West and Thompson Lane, brandished a firearm and demanded cash.More >>
All eyes are on Woodville native Kree Harrison tonight and tomorrow night as she continues her quest to become the next American Idol. Michelle Reed will be in Woodville tonight and will have reactionMore >>
All eyes are on Woodville native Kree Harrison tonight and tomorrow night as she continues her quest to become the next American Idol. Michelle Reed will be in Woodville tonight and will have reactionMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:17:28 GMT
Saturday afternoon crews were working to patch up a Nacogdoches church after a truck drove inside Saturday morning. Pastor of Kingdom Dominion Worship Center, Kelvin Wade says received a call from policeMore >>
Saturday afternoon crews were working to patch up a Nacogdoches church after a truck drove inside Saturday morning.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:30:33 GMT
The Texas Lottery Commission has released a list of the state's top lottery retailers by total sales during the 2013 calendar year. This list is broken up into regional districts and many stores in EastMore >>
The Texas Lottery Commission has released a list of the state's top lottery retailers by total sales during the 2013 calendar year.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:14 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:14:44 GMT
There was some controversy at an East Texas school district special board meeting on Friday night, after the school decided to cut several faculty and staff positions.Several employees of Winona ISD wereMore >>
Winona ISD officials say that at the beginning of the decision-process, as many as 15-20 positions were being considered for removal.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:30 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:30:12 GMT
It might be 60 or 70 years later, but residents at Greenhill Villas of Mount Pleasant nursing home haven't forgotten how to have fun at prom. "It's been a long time since I've been through something likeMore >>
It might be 60 or 70 years later, but residents at Greenhill Villas of Mount Pleasant nursing home haven't forgotten how to have fun at prom.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:33:11 GMT
A six-vehicle wreck brought east bound I-20 to a standstill for most of the afternoon Friday. It happened around 1:30 near the Barber Road exit in Smith County. One woman was so close to the accidentMore >>
A six-vehicle wreck brought east bound I-20 to a standstill for most of the afternoon Friday. It happened around 1:30 near the Barber Road exit in Smith County.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:27:47 GMT
Sabrina Kimbley reached a plea agreement on Friday that will land her in a state jail for four years. Sabrina and her husband David, of Winona, are each charged with 13 counts of child endangerment. ProsecutorsMore >>
Sabrina Kimbley reached a plea agreement on Friday that will land her in a state jail for four years.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:48:21 GMT
Now that the Tyler ISD bond proposal has passed, Tyler ISD officials are moving forward with plans to create a career and technology center for students.More >>
Now that the Tyler ISD bond proposal has passed, Tyler ISD officials are moving forward with plans to create a career and technology center for students.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:01:36 GMT
A 52-year-old Wells man allegedly fondled a woman after she returned to her car from visiting a friend at Woodland Heights Medical Center Friday morning. Gilbert Dean Rash was booked into the AngelinaMore >>
A 52-year-old Wells man allegedly fondled a woman after she returned to her car from visiting a friend at Woodland Heights Medical Center Friday morning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:19:24 GMT
From the Smith County Sheriff:Today, during a routine call in the Lindale area, Smith County Animal Control Officer Juan Dockens was bitten in the face by a Great Dane. The dog was being surrendered by its owners. Dockens was taken to a Tyler medical facility for assessment and treatment. His injuries are said to be moderate, located primarily around his chin and mouth, and required stitches. He is now at home recovering. The animal has been quarantined and will be tested.More >>
From the Smith County Sheriff:Today, during a routine call in the Lindale area, Smith County Animal Control Officer Juan Dockens was bitten in the face by a Great Dane. The dog was being surrendered by its owners. Dockens was taken to a Tyler medical facility for assessment and treatment. His injuries are said to be moderate, located primarily around his chin and mouth, and required stitches. He is now at home recovering. The animal has been quarantined and will be tested.More >>
Several animal rescue groups, plus an LA neighborhood, collaborated to save Biggie, a German Shepherd who was trapped without any way out. See how the rescuer gained his confidence and ultimately got him safely out.
Several animal rescue groups, plus an LA neighborhood, collaborated to save Biggie, a German Shepherd who was trapped without any way out. See how the rescuer gained his confidence and ultimately got him safely out.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:36:31 GMT
The State of Texas today filed a lawsuit against BP America and other defendants for their role in the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil spill. The State’s enforcement action seeks natural resource damages, economic damages and civil penalties caused by the oil spill. More >>
The State of Texas today filed a lawsuit against BP America and other defendants for their role in the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil spill. The State’s enforcement action seeks natural resource damages, economic damages and civil penalties caused by the oil spill. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:12:33 GMT
From the Buy Smith County Committee: TYLER, TX (KLTV) - A pro-development group in Smith County has started collecting the required number of signatures on petitions to place limited beer and wine salesMore >>
A pro-development group in Smith County has started collecting the required number of signatures on petitions to place limited beer and wine sales on the November ballot for the current boundaries of Smith County JP 4.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:53:45 GMT
And then there was one. In a heart-breaking ending to her "American Idol" journey, Woodville native Kree Harrison lost to Candice Glover in the show's finale episode Thursday night. Glover, 23, of HelenaMore >>
In a heart-breaking ending to her "American Idol" journey, Woodville native Kree Harrison lost to Candice Glover in the show's finale episode Thursday night.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:28 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:28:14 GMT
Rebecca Benson will finally get to walk the stage Thursday night, graduating with her GED. The 34-year-old single mom was able to do that through the Literacy Council of Tyler, which helped her study for that test for free.
Rebecca Benson will finally get to walk the stage Thursday night, graduating with her GED. The 34-year-old single mom was able to do that through the Literacy Council of Tyler, which helped her study for that test for free.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:45:27 GMT
The 7 Sports guys accepted a challenge from Texas East Gymnastics. It wasn't pretty. The challenge started with handstands. Ryan last for nearly one minute, but lost to Macy Parsley. Coleman lastedMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:53:13 GMT
The Bullard Solar Car Team hopes to represent East Texas at an international competition but needs help raising funds. Their solar car is the first high school solar car in East Texas and it's finallyMore >>
The Bullard Solar Car Team hopes to represent East Texas at an international competition but needs help raising funds.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:33:59 GMT
According to police, online customers will receive an email thanking them for an order that they did not place. The email will show an order to be delivered to an address that doesn't belong to the customer.More >>
According to police, online customers will receive an email thanking them for an order that they did not place. The email will show an order to be delivered to an address that doesn't belong to the customer.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:32:27 GMT
There are around 80 Habitat for Humanity homes in the Granbury area and a large number were in the path of the tornado. East Texas habitat workers are keeping tabs and waiting to see how they can help.More >>
There are around 80 Habitat for Humanity homes in the Granbury area and a large number were in the path of the tornado.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:27:12 GMT
The formal group that opposed the Tyler Independent School District bond, which passed on Saturday, says academic performance at the district is still the top priority. More >>
The formal group that opposed the Tyler Independent School District bond, which passed on Saturday, says academic performance at the district is still the top priority. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:18:25 GMT
The Panola County sheriff, who had previously been suspended after he was arrested in February, was removed from office on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to tampering with a government record, a felony. AccordingMore >>
The Panola County sheriff, who had previously been suspended after he was arrested in February was removed from office on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to tampering with a government record, a felony.More >>
The city of Woodville is waiting in anticipation to see if the rest of America will choose as they have and select Kree Harrison as the next American Idol. We'll be LIVE from Woodville tonight at 5, 6More >>
The city of Woodville is waiting in anticipation to see if the rest of America will choose as they have and select Kree Harrison as the next American Idol. We'll be LIVE from Woodville tonight at 5, 6More >>
Not only are they delicious, they are so great for your health, too! Load up on these beauties this month while they're in season and reasonably-priced.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:39:14 GMT
Just this week, actress Angelina Jolie announced she recently had a preventative double mastectomy when she found out she carried the BRCA1 gene, commonly referred to as the breast cancer gene.More >>
Just this week, actress Angelina Jolie announced she recently had a preventative double mastectomy when she found out she carried the BRCA1 gene, commonly referred to as the breast cancer gene.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:33:59 GMT
Armed staff is now a reality at one East Texas school district. Union Grove ISD in Upshur county decided to allow staff members to carry weapons on campus. School officials say this was in response toMore >>
Armed staff is now a reality at one East Texas school district.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:18:04 GMT
A one-vehicle accident just outside Nacogdoches on Highway 7 claimed the life of at least one man Wednesday afternoon. Nacogdoches County Sheriff Jason Bridges said the accident is still under investigation.More >>
A one-vehicle accident just outside Nacogdoches on Highway 7 claimed the life of at least one man Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:06:16 GMT
Every day there is a chance, someone will have to their life for our safety. And sometimes they pay the ultimate price for all of us. East Texas law enforcement officers and many of their families gatheredMore >>
Across the nation, the names of those fallen heroes are read aloud to keep them with us. Fourteen of these names are from Smith County.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:56:34 GMT
A bus taking children to school Monday morning was hit by another vehicle at a railroad crossing.According to police, at around 7:30 a.m., a bus loaded with students was heading southbound on FM 14 towardMore >>
A bus taking children to school Monday morning was hit by another vehicle at a railroad crossing.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:39:42 GMT
Tyler police responded to a rollover accident in the 2000 block of Loop 323 WNW on Monday afternoon. According to Tyler police, a lady was cutoff and swerved to avoid a collision, at which point her carMore >>
According to Tyler police, a lady was cutoff and swerved to avoid a collision, at which point her car flipped into a ditch.More >>
The biggest threat to wildlife today is loss of habitat. Learn how wildscapes can help you create natural habitat in your own backyard, courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:51:26 GMT
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly crash in southern Smith County. Around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, one person was killed in a wreck in the 22,000 block of Mixon Road, southMore >>
A Jacksonville man was killed in a late night crash in southern Smith County.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 9:09 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:09:43 GMT
An East Texas high school student has earned a coveted spot in NASA's Texas High School Aerospace Scholars Program. "Hopefully I can be an engineer for NASA one day," said Omar Solis. Solis has dreamedMore >>
An East Texas high school student has earned a coveted spot in NASA's Texas High School Aerospace Scholars Program.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 8:57 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:57:31 GMT
The bond has passed, and now, Tyler ISD is moving forward with plans to bring students newer and safer classrooms. The $160.5 million dollar TISD bond passed Saturday night with 63 percent of the vote.More >>
Superintendent Gary Mooring says the victory is a mandate from the community to improve Tyler's schools.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-13 00:35:06 GMT
A Kilgore man is jailed after a search warrant execution finds a stash of drugs. Rusk County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 21-year-old Jeremy Townlin after they executed a search warrant on a house in theMore >>
A Kilgore man is jailed after a search warrant execution finds a stash of drugs.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-12 22:35:22 GMT
An East Texas home is left heavily damaged after it caught fire Sunday morning.Mount Pleasant fire officials tell KLTV that the home located off of County Road 4840 caught fire around 10:45 Sunday morning.AuthoritiesMore >>
An East Texas home is left heavily damaged after it caught fire Sunday morning.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-12 22:07:33 GMT
It was a night Central High School Senior, Savannah Anthony, will remember for a lifetime. Savannah got quite a surprise at her high school prom held in the Stephen F. Austin Grand Ballroom Saturday evening.More >>
It was a night Central High School Senior, Savannah Anthony, will remember for a lifetime.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-05-12 18:04:37 GMT
Baseball (2nd Round) and Softball (3rd Round) scores from this weekend. SOFTBALL CLASS 4A Sulphur Springs vs. Mansfield Legacy CLASS 3A Mineola vs. Henderson Game 1: Henderson 5, Mineola 3 GameMore >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-12 16:43:44 GMT
With 100% reporting, Tyler ISD bond passes 63%-37%More >>
Of all the issues and races that East Texas voters went to the polls for on Saturday, the vote on the 160 million dollar Tyler ISD bond election was probably the biggest, and definitely the most controversial. More >>
Lufkin Police say Cheyanne Deerman, 29, of Lufkin was arrested Saturday following an argument with her boyfriend where Deerman allegedly assaulted him with a deadly weapon.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-05-11 20:15:03 GMT
Emergency crews are responding to an accident involving a train and a passenger vehicle in Troup.The accident happened at the railroad crossings on N. Georgia at Colle Street.There is no word on injuriesMore >>
Troopers say the victim went around the crossing arms to enter the tracks. Officials determined that the vehicle was in reverse at the time of the collision. More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:09:53 GMT
Wells Fargo Advisors in Tyler is willing to match each blood donation given to Carter BloodCare by giving a monetary donation to the Salvation Army.More >>
Wells Fargo Advisors in Tyler is willing to match each blood donation given to Carter BloodCare by giving a monetary donation to the Salvation Army.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:08:38 GMT
An East Texas tree trimmer swooped in to save the day and rescue a Chapel Hill family's cat.Five-month-old Tommy Boy spent nearly 48 hours about 45 feet from where he should be. His owners say they noticedMore >>
An East Texas tree trimmer swooped in to save the day and rescue a Chapel Hill family's cat.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:45:45 GMT
Baby Ella Sheridan was rushed back to Children's Hospital in Dallas Thursday night due to excessive cerobrospinal fluid building up in her head. Her mom, Samantha Sheridan, said the infant needed emergencyMore >>
Her mom, Samantha Sheridan, said the infant needed emergency shunt surgery, which allows doctors to drain that excess fluid.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:49:01 GMT
Multiple fire departments are fighting a fire at a building used by the Union Grove Independent School District. Fire officials confirm the building is located on the district's school campus on UnionMore >>
Multiple fire departments are fighting a fire at a building used by the Union Grove Independent School District.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:39:51 GMT
The Sam Houston Statue in Huntsville looms large over Interstate 45 in Walker County and is approaching its one millionth visitor. The statue honors Texas hero General Sam Houston. His forces defeatedMore >>
The Sam Houston Statue in Huntsville looms large over Interstate 45 in Walker County and is approaching its one millionth visitor.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-10 16:51:45 GMT
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure kicks off Saturday at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. The race is a chance to raise funds and awareness about breast cancer, and the importance of yearly screenings.LadanaMore >>
Ladana Crews is walking in the race for the first time Saturday, and doing her part to raise awareness about early screenings.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 12:41 PM EDT2013-05-10 16:41:49 GMT
According to Jacksonville Independent School District, West Side Elementary school in Jacksonville has been ordered to 'shelter in place' after shots were reportedly heard in a neighborhood near the campus. WeMore >>
According to school officials, no students were in danger and the shelter in place was a precautionary measure until authorities arrived. More >>
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