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Complaint: Tyler man arrested after cruise housekeeper discovered body

The United States Attorney’s Office is shedding more light on the arrest of a Tyler man accused of killing a woman aboard a cruise ship in international waters.
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Nacogdoches EMS receives grants for EMT training, new ambulance
Nacogdoches EMS receives grants for EMT training, new ambulance

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East Texas lawmaker targets family honor killings
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Golfers raise funds to maintain American flag at Tempest Golf Club

Golfers raise funds to maintain American flag at Tempest Golf Club

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By JD Conte
The Fight for the Flag golf tournament supports maintenance of an American flag at Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater.

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CHRISTUS Health announces construction of West Tyler facility

CHRISTUS Health announces construction of West Tyler facility

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Arthur Clayborn
CHRISTUS Health has announced an expansion project in for a facility that will bring more healtchare option to West Tyler.

Legislative Look

Lt. Governor-Elect Goodwin holds news conference

Lt. Governor-Elect Goodwin says education, health care priorities for upcoming session

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jeff Awtrey
Lt. Governor-Elect Vikki Goodwin said she is looking forward to sitting down with all senators to determine the agenda for the 90th Legislative Session.

Political

Lance Gooden

Report: Luxury hotels, air travel among East Texas U.S. rep’s “extravagant spending”

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Will Hammann
U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden may have sought improper luxury travel expenses and misreported campaign spending, according to a report by the Office of Congressional Conduct.

Crime

Jasper ISD

Police: Student arrested after setting fire to Jasper High School’s woodshop

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Nic Huber
An 18-year-old Jasper High School student is behind bars after the Jasper ISD police said the student started a fire in the school’s woodshop in September.

National

FILE - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth waits to welcome Britain's Defense Secretary Wes...

Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a ‘political spectacle’ that undermines US troops

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
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Nacogdoches EMS receives grants for EMT training, new ambulance
Nacogdoches EMS receives grants for EMT training, new ambulance

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Air Force veteran shares job search advice at Red White and You hiring event
Air Force veteran shares job search advice at Red White and You hiring event

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Golfers raise funds to maintain American flag at Tempest Golf Club
Golfers raise funds to maintain American flag at Tempest Golf Club

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CHRISTUS Health announces construction of West Tyler facility
CHRISTUS Health announces construction of West Tyler facility

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Lufkin residents ask groundwater board for more info on proposed poultry processing plant

Deep East Texas residents ask groundwater board for more info on proposed poultry processing plant

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Daniel Mireles
“I think we need to get a lot more information before any sort of conclusion is made on this,” a resident said.

Crime

Jason Leon Watford

Tyler man arrested in connection with cruise ship homicide

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Jeff Awtrey
A Tyler man has been arrested in connection with a suspected homicide aboard a cruise ship that departed from Galveston.

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Mark Anderson said about 25 to 30 people were at the home when the shots were fired. Hope said...

Shots interrupt child’s birthday party near Hawkins; Wood County deputies investigating

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Michael Richardson
“Me and another boy, we look at each other again and see more rounds hitting the ground, and we realize we are getting shot at..."

Events

East Texas filmmaker’s first short film to debut at Kilgore festival

East Texas filmmaker’s first short film to debut at Kilgore festival

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM CST
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By Jamey Boyum
East Texas filmmaker Tyler Ellison’s first short film, “Desperate Things,” will debut at the REEL East Texas Film Festival in Kilgore.

Community

Children at Risk ends 12-city Texas tour in Tyler

Children at Risk ends 12-city Texas tour in Tyler

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Arthur Clayborn
Children at Risk wrapped up its 12-city Texas tour in Tyler at Workforce Solutions of east Texas, bringing awareness to lacking resources in childcare services in the area.

Crime

Texas Police Lights

Standoff at Houston County Lake boat ramp ends with suspect’s death

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Hesston Woodlock
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots-fired call Sunday that resulted in the death of a suspect who suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Missing person found safe

Teenager with special needs found safe in Van Zandt County

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The 17 year old missing in Van Zandt County on Monday has been located, the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office said.

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The East Texas Food Bank is serving about 15% more food than it did last year as demand for...

East Texas Food Bank reports growing demand for food assistance

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Blake Holland
The East Texas Food Bank is serving about 15% more food than it did last year as demand for assistance grows, CEO David Emerson said.

Business

Denny’s holds soft opening at former Grandy’s site in Tyler

Denny’s holds soft opening at former Grandy’s site in Tyler

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM CST
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By Arthur Clayborn
A new Denny’s on South Beckham Avenue in Tyler held a soft opening Monday in a building that was formerly Grandy’s.

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JD Vance In Tyler

Tyler refinery output won’t exceed 75K barrels per day following Vance announcement

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM CST
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By Hesston Woodlock
A Tyler oil refinery will not be increasing production, following an announcement made from Vice President JD Vance at an October rally.

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Smith County Sheriff’s Office plans mental health program for first responders

Smith County Sheriff’s Office plans mental health program for first responders

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 1:59 PM CST
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By Zorrie Jones
The Smith County Sheriff’s Office plans to launch a mental health program for first responders using a $120,000 grant from the governor’s office.

Crime

Man accused of Tyler hotel murder appears in court

Man accused of Tyler hotel murder appears in court

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 10:47 AM CST
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By JD Conte
The man accused of a murder at a Tyler hotel in July appeared in court Monday.

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National

Comedian and actor Russell Brand, accompanied by his wife Laura Brand, arrives at Southwark...

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash blocking lane near intersection of N. Beckham Ave. and Gentry...

TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash blocking lane near intersection of N. Beckham Ave. and Gentry Parkway in Tyler

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
No major injuries were reported, Tyler police spokesperson Andy Erbaugh said.

National

FILE -- Former President Joe Biden says his continued cancer battle will limit promotion of...

Biden says cancer has not stopped him, but it will limit his book promotion

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 6:51 AM CST
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By CNN Newsource Staff
Former President Joe Biden says his continued cancer battle will limit promotion of his memoir "Promise Me America," due out Nov. 17.

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New Guardians of the Children chapter supports children in Angelina County

New Guardians of the Children chapter supports children in Angelina County

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM CST
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By Mellie Valencia
A new chapter of Guardians of the Children is working with local agencies to support children affected by abuse in Angelina County and surrounding areas.

Crime

Friends, family remember Brittany Powell at prayer circle after husband charged with her murder

Friends, family remember Brittany Powell at prayer circle after husband charged with her murder

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM CST
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By Jenna Delgado
The brother-in-law of a women allegedly killed by her husband spoke about the process of discovering what was happening and who she was as a person.

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East Texas economist says effects of midterm elections on economy could take time

East Texas economist says effects of midterm elections on economy could take time

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM CST
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By Michael Richardson
Economist Ray Perryman explains how the midterm elections could affect inflation, tariffs, diesel prices and affordability.

Crime

Cheadrick Porter, 21, was arrested in Jasper on Sunday.

Man wanted in connection to fatal shooting arrested in Jasper

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 12:52 PM CST
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By Travis Noriega
A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting was arrested in Jasper, according to the sheriff’s office.

National

The 2027 tax brackets and standard deductions are now out – and they’re higher to compensate...

IRS releases 2027 tax brackets. Here’s what you can expect to pay

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:18 PM CST
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By CNN Newsource Staff
The 2027 tax brackets and standard deductions will be higher to compensate for inflation.

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What to know about bacterial meningitis following East Texas student death

What to know about bacterial meningitis following East Texas student death

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM CST
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By Michael Richardson
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Edward Dominguez says there are multiple types of bacterial meningitis.

Pet Tales

Lufkin rescue provides free pet care for East Texans

Lufkin rescue provides free pet care for East Texans

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM CST
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By Alivia Hartpence
Wendy’s Misfits Animal Rescue provided free surgeries, vaccines and other care Saturday to about 100 East Texans at a Lufkin parking lot. For many people, vet care for their pets can be one of the first expenses to go as inflation rises.
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