Thursday, May 16 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:59:52 GMT
STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71. The Lincoln CountyMore >>
Authorities say Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound...More >>
Expedition 35 Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy, who currently is living and working aboard the International Space Station, is captured in a close-up image in the Quest Airlock prior to a spacewalk.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:46:58 GMT
A Henderson County home was gutted by fire on Tuesday night.Volunteer fire crews from Brownsboro, Chandler, and Dixie responded to a home in the 600 block of Hamilton Boulevard in Chandler around 6:30More >>
Multiple fire crews respond to Tuesday evening fire.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:24:16 GMT
Release from SFA Athletics Whitehouse native Brady Attaway has been named to the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS Quarterback Award watch list announced publication officials. Attaway isMore >>
The SFA quaterback tossed 29 touchdowns in 2012...More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:10:59 GMT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Cowboys running back Felix Jones to a one-year contract. A former first-round selection by Dallas in 2008, Jones has rushed for 2,728 yardsMore >>
The former Cowboys first round pick agrees to a one-year contract...More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:35:10 GMT
Accident scene (Source: Martha Chaviz)
The National Transportation Safety Board made recommendations today that could result in lower blood alcohol content limits allowed before being considered to be driving drunk.More >>
The National Transportation Safety Board made recommendations today that could result in lower blood alcohol content limits allowed before being considered to be driving drunk.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:31:04 GMT
More details after been revealed about the arrest of an East Texas man accused of online solicitation of a minor. More >>
More details after been revealed about the arrest of an East Texas man accused of online solicitation of a minor. 40-year-old Shawn Christian Glidden, who was arrested last week, remains behind bars in Gregg County on a bond of $100,000. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:28 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:28:08 GMT
The City of Whitehouse is taking the next steps to allow beer and wine sales in their city. The referendum allowing beer and wine sales for off-premise consumption passed by 25 votes. More >>
The City of Whitehouse is taking the next steps to allow beer and wine sales in their city. The referendum allowing beer and wine sales for off-premise consumption passed by 25 votes. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:00:20 GMT
This week is National Salvation Army week, and if you're thinking about making a donation you might want to consider one that could also save a life.More >>
This week is National Salvation Army week, and if you're thinking about making a donation you might want to consider one that could also save a life.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:45:46 GMT
The findings of an investigation into the explosion of a fertilizer facility in West is set to be announced Thursday, state officials confirmed.More >>
The findings of an investigation into the explosion of a fertilizer facility in West is set to be announced Thursday, state officials confirmed.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:32:40 GMT
One of Lufkin High School's well respected teachers will step foot on the podium for the last time Tuesday night. Assistant band director Bill Butler directs his last high school band concert.Bill Butler'sMore >>
One of Lufkin High School's well respected teachers will step foot on the podium for the last time Tuesday night. Assistant band director Bill Butler directs his last high school band concert.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:43:54 GMT
In airports all over the country, passengers are frustrated by the wait to get through security and onto the plane. Now, it appears more and more people are finding a way around the wait…with a wheelchair! And they’re not always disabled. So now, disability advocates are blowing the whistle on the fakes.More >>
In airports all over the country, passengers are frustrated by the wait to get through security and onto the plane. Now, it appears more and more people are finding a way around the wait…with a wheelchair! And they’re not always disabled. So now, disability advocates are blowing the whistle on the fakes.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:33:57 GMT
We all know the feeling. You made it through Monday, and now Tuesday is half over... but it's how much longer until the weekend? Well the fine folks over at Google may just have created a quirky product to help get you through until Friday at 5 p.m.To celebrate the Atari Breakout's 37th birthday, Google turned Google Image search into a fully functional Breakout game. All you have to do is go to Google.com, click on "Images" and search for "Atari Breakout." The page will then turn into a play...More >>
We all know the feeling. You made it through Monday, and now Tuesday is half over... but it's how much longer until the weekend? Well the fine folks over at Google may just have created a quirky product to help get you through until Friday at 5 p.m.To celebrate the Atari Breakout's 37th birthday, Google turned Google Image search into a fully functional Breakout game. All you have to do is go to Google.com, click on "Images" and search for "Atari Breakout." The page will then turn into a play...More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:23:23 GMT
It's a place many people turn to when they need a helping hand, and now, you have a chance to help them help others.It's National Salvation Army Week, a week to celebrate the work the Salvation Army doesMore >>
It's National Salvation Army Week, a week to celebrate the work the Salvation Army does and give them a helping hand.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:52:33 GMT
Federal authorities are asking East Texans to keep an eye out for a Tennessee man wanted for murder. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations says 46-year-old David Jenkins and three other men were indictedMore >>
Federal authorities are asking East Texans to keep an eye out for a Tennessee man wanted for murder.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:51:53 GMT
The city of Tyler has some work to do on their emergency sirens. Tuesday afternoon the city's Outdoor Warning System failed to activate during a scheduled test. The city's information technology departmentMore >>
The city says the problem doesn't affect public safety because there are multiple ways to activate the sirens.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:56:57 GMT
Two men showed up at a Longview hospital on Tuesday afternoon suffering from gunshot wounds. According to Longview police, the location of the shooting is unknown at this point, because the men droveMore >>
According to Longview police, the shooting occurred in the 1200 block of Lorin Drive in Longview. The the men then drove themselves to the hospital around 1:30 p.m. More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:54:25 GMT
From the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office: KAUFMAN COUNTY, TX (KLTV) - On Tuesday at approximately 8:56 a.m. Kaufman County Sheriff's Office dispatch received a report of loose livestock on FM 2860 approximatelyMore >>
Deputies located where Chief Council had fallen in and used a long dog leash to reach Chief Council until fire-rescue personnel arrived on scene.More >>
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie secretly underwent gastric band surgery in February to try to lose weight.More >>
Gov. Chris Christie, who once famously called himself "the healthiest fat guy you've ever seen," disclosed Tuesday he had secretly undergone weight-loss surgery, a major new step by the potential Republican presidential...More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:52:04 GMT
More than 70 investigators are still looking into the explosion in West, Texas last month that killed 14 people, injured more than 200 others, and is estimated to have caused more than $100 million inMore >>
As the investigation continues, state officials are discussing the relationship between attracting new business to the state and providing governmental oversight.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:11:13 GMT
An East Texas college is changing the way students entering the energy field are taught. The Luminant Academy at Tyler Junior College announced the graduation of its first class of 20 students from itsMore >>
The Luminant Academy at Tyler Junior College announced the graduation of its first class of 20 students from its two-year-old Power Track program.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:58:31 GMT
It's a list no one wants to make -- a recently-released Gallup survey puts Longview at the top of a quality of life ranking, naming it the "angriest city in America." The "Well-Being Index" compiled resultsMore >>
According to a representative from Gallup, Longview did not provide a large enough sample to qualify for the "Well-Being Index," so the city was not even considered in selecting the "angriest city." More >>
Almost a month into their review of the deadly blast at a Texas fertilizer plant, investigators hope to diagram how the plant looked before the explosion.More >>
Almost a month into their review of the deadly blast at a Texas fertilizer plant, investigators hope to diagram how the plant looked before the explosion.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:09:19 GMT
The family of a kidnapped Mount Pleasant girl who was found safe on Monday issued a statement on Tuesday via the Mount Pleasant Police Department: "We would like to thank the Mt. Pleasant Police Department,More >>
The family of a kidnapped Mount Pleasant girl who was found safe on Monday issued a statement on TuesdayMore >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-07 19:45:47 GMT
From the U.S. Marshals Service: TYLER, TX (KLTV) - Today the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) concluded Operation Guardian, a three-year, national initiative specifically targeting the country's most dangerousMore >>
Deputy Marshals worked with state and local officials to identify specific non-registering fugitives based on their danger to the public and prior convictions for sex offenses.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-05-07 18:48:25 GMT
On Monday, a Wood County judge sentenced an East Texas man to life in prison after the man plead guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child. According to Wood County District Attorney Jim Wheeler,More >>
On Monday, a Wood County judge sentenced an East Texas man to life in prison after the man plead guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child.More >>
On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. the City of Tyler, Tyler Junior Collegeand the University ofTexas atTyler will activate the Outdoor Warning System along with the Tyler Emergency AlertSystem (Sudden-link Communications). The City of Tyler Outdoor Warning Systems will be activated starting with a test message.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-05-07 13:41:02 GMT
Time now for our Tuesday morning: Spring into Shape. Krav Maga, which is a non-competitive tactical self-defense system that was developed in Israel.More >>
Time now for our Tuesday morning: Spring into Shape. Krav Maga, which is a non-competitive tactical self-defense system that was developed in Israel.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:40 AM EDT2013-05-01 13:40:53 GMT
Judge Barry Bryan of Angelina County's 259th Judicial District Court sentenced a Lufkin man to 20 years in prison for an aggravated robbery in April of 2010. Joel Luna pled guilty to the charge threeMore >>
Judge Barry Bryan of Angelina County's 259th Judicial District Court sentenced a Lufkin man to 20 years in prison for an aggravated robbery in April of 2010.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-01 03:47:59 GMT
An East Texas school district will not implement a controversial curriculum system that's used by the majority of districts in the state. Kilgore ISD's school board voted not to use CSCOPE. Instead, they'llMore >>
An East Texas school district will not implement a controversial curriculum system that's used by the majority of districts in the state.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-01 03:45:57 GMT
Authorities have given the "all clear" after an East Texas gas station was evacuated while police investigated a "suspicious device." The device was found at the "Pump N Pantry", which is at the intersectionMore >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-05-01 03:13:10 GMT
The picture of Johny Hayes holding a snake he killed in Tyler is causing some controversy. There are several opinions on how big and what kind it was. Snake expert Daryl Sprout says the snake is a broadMore >>
What looked like a Tyler man holding a giant dead snake is now turning into a store more about camera perspective.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:57:24 GMT
Patrice Coulter
One East Texas teacher is risking her job because she says her school district needs her help.Patrice Coulter has taught for 24 years. Eighteen of those years have been in Winona, where she currently worksMore >>
One East Texas teacher is risking her job because she says her school district needs her help.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-04-30 23:24:55 GMT
An East Texas city is preparing to say goodbye to a place that provided jobs and opportunities for a century.This weekend, a historical building in downtown Jacksonville was destroyed by fire. A cateringMore >>
An East Texas city is preparing to say goodbye to a place that provided jobs and opportunities for a century.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:59:24 GMT
An East Texas company is pitching in to help make students at Rusk ISD safer. Berry & Clay Construction will be working on renovations and security upgrades for the district, but that's not the only wayMore >>
An East Texas company is pitching in to help make students at Rusk ISD safer.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:34:43 GMT
The North Richland Hills Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for 14-year-old Ruby Paloma Contreras, a 4'11" Hispanic female. Ruby was last seen wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. Ruby is believedMore >>
The North Richland Hills Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for 14-year-old Ruby Paloma Contreras, a 4'11" Hispanic female.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-04-30 20:28:38 GMT
Tyler ISD announced today that two John Tyler High School seniors have been selected as part of the Gates Millennium Scholars class of 2013.Each year more than 54,000 students from across the nation apply,More >>
Tyler ISD announced today that two John Tyler High School seniors have been selected as part of the Gates Millennium Scholars class of 2013.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-04-30 20:15:53 GMT
A very winter-like cold front is plowing through the northern plains today and will move very quickly to the south over the next few days, arriving in East Texas on Thursday morning. There will be a significantMore >>
A very winter-like cold front is plowing through the northern plains today and will move very quickly to the south over the next few days, arriving in East Texas on Thursday morning.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-04-30 18:38:37 GMT
The White Oak duo of Tyler Keel and Collin McMullen have won the 2A boys doubles tennis state championships. Keel & McMullen rolled to a first round win over East Bernard (6-1. 6-0) before beating WallMore >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 2:34 PM EDT2013-04-30 18:34:54 GMT
Last Tuesday, a Longview Police Department sting busted a local business for selling alcohol to a minor. Longview police partnered with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Longview Partners inMore >>
Longview police partnered with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Longview Partners in Prevention to conduct off-premise stings at area retailers to ensure compliane Texas law preventing the sale of alcohol to minors.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:34:51 GMT
During the second day of his jury trial Tuesday, the 36-year-old Nacogdoches man accused of going house to house with a machete and assaulting people said he heard voices telling him the people he attackedMore >>
During the second day of his jury trial Tuesday, the 36-year-old Nacogdoches man accused of going house to house with a machete and assaulting people said he heard voices telling him the people he attacked were going to kill him.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 >>
A New York City artist has turned his neighbors across the street into subjects for his latest exhibit.More >>
In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window. Another photo shows a couple in bathrobes, their feet touching beneath a table. And there is one of a man,...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 >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:09:50 GMT
A train derailment was reported near the Bridgeport and Fairfield city lines Friday night. Few details have been released on the derailment, but the incident was reported around 6:30 p.m. in the area ofMore >>
Dozens of passengers and employees were among those injured when two Metro-North trains collided near a station in Fairfield Friday night.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 >>
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