Justin Honore

East Texas State Fair President John Sykes said the fair and Tyler at large lost out on "millions" due to the fair's cancelation last year.

After a year off last year due to COVID-19, the East Texas State Fair returned to Tyler on Friday. Along with the rides and fried food, Ag shows are back. The Future Farmers of America are excited to be able to showcase their animals once again.

Wednesday Tyler City Council approved a $341,800 project to improve traffic signals and intersections across the city.

School superintendents across East Texas gathered in Longview on Tuesday for the 87th legislative summit to discuss how recent bills that were passed in the previous legislative session could impact education .The summit helped explain new bills to superintendents, so they can better understand them.

Friday is POW/MIA day, a day in which the country remembers service men and women who were prisoners of war or missing in action. The American Legion Chapter 12 in Tyler honored those members as well as the Korean war veterans in Tyler.

A group in Tyler is working to bring encouragement to workers nurses in the East Texas area.

Tuesday, the United States Census Bureau released data that highlights a decrease in median household income and an increase in poverty rate. According to the the data the median income dropped from $69,560 to $67,521 between 2019 and 2020, a 2.9 percent decrease. There was in increase in poverty rate from 10.5 to 11.4 an increase by one percent.

The City of Tyler and members of the community have organized a relief drive for those impacted by Hurricane Ida.

The American Freedom Museum at the Brook Hill School held an early 9/11 ceremony Friday night.

Nicholas Pet Haven an animal shelter in Tyler has received many animals from the Louisiana area because of Hurricane Ida.

Smith County is set to do their “Annual Warrant Round Up” next week. Starting Monday, Sept. 13 Sheriff’s deputies will arrest people who have active warrants.

On Tuesday, the Smith County Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt this year’s budget which features a pay increase for law enforcement.

With that budget increase, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to fill vacancies. There are currently 42 open positions at the Smith County Jail.

This year the Smith County Commissioners have declared September 11th a National Day of Service and Remembrance. They also approved a proclamation that would honor Vietnam veterans in the county with a pinning ceremony on September 11th.

On Saturday, another memorial was held at Dog Tags in Tyler for the 13 soldiers who died in Afghanistan.

From Friday until Monday Tyler Police will be putting additional officers on the street to help curb drunk driving and crashes this Labor Day holiday weekend.

East Texas Baptist Men, a group of 65 people arrived in Gonzales, Louisiana Wednesday bringing a shower trailer, meals, and laundry services to “help the helpers” according to John Hart from the ministry.

Last week 13 service members were killed in Afghanistan after an airport in Kabul was attacked now, their memories are being remembered around the country including in East Texas.

Smith County is experiencing 75 COVID-19 cases in the inmate population. The cases also extend to the staff in which 15 have tested positive and another 18 are quarantined.

The Troup Community Development Corporation is trying to bring free public Wi-Fi to downtown Troup. They just need the approval of the city.

A Tyler man is looking to win the USA Championship Mullet Contest.

One of the effects of getting COVID-19 can be myocarditis which is an inflammation of the heart or heart tissue which in turn could sideline an athlete who gets it for months. With the beginning of school also means the beginning of fall sports and with COVID-19 still around there is still a risk for myocarditis which can be harmful for a young athlete.

A group that has been working to restore a historic African American cemetery in Tyler says they have made good progress since beginning a year ago and they have added another African American cemetery to their list.

On Wednesday State Highway 110 was shut down for a period of time because the road was unsafe to travel on due to flooding .One business located on the highway, Shee-Bee experienced large amounts of flooding causing them to have to close on Wednesday.

Ashley Phelps has been teaching at Andy Woods Elementary for 13 years

Saturday night Tyler Legacy High School held a grand opening ceremony to open up the newly renovated school for the school year.

Justin Honore spoke with Dr. Sunni Boren from 4 Seasons Women’s Health Care to get her thoughts about the vaccine in pregnant patients.

Friday night, Tyler High School held a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the completion of the renovation project of the high school.

The 4th Annual Daryl L. Davis Youth Foundation Back to School Fun Day is taking place at the Glass Recreation Center in Tyler.

Special Health Resources and Tyler Area Gays have partnered together to host the LGBTQ+ Health Fair on Friday.

Two Palestine ISD employees Danny and Nancy Malone are getting to see their daughter complete her athletic dream for the second time. The Malone’s daughters Maggie Malone is currently competing for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics after competing in Rio in 2016.

The spreading smoke from wildfires in California is causing haze in certain parts of the country like East Texas. It's causing problems for individuals with respiratory illnesses.

A school administrator who last year was employed as an elementary school principal at Neches ISD made an appearance in court Friday to fight criminal charges.

Children’s Park in Tyler is hosting its Bears and Brews event today.

Whitehouse First Assembly is hosting its 4th annual Back to School Health Fair today.

After being closed for the past five years, the Cain Center in Athens is making its big return.

The Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is partnering with the county to improve internet and electricity coverage for many East Texans.

A new memorial will be built in Athens in honor of African-American students who attended segregated schools in the city.

The Texas Department of State Health Services made a stop on Saturday in Tyler as part of their campaign across the state to inform communities about the COVID-19 vaccine

An East Texas nonprofit called the Worthy Ones has been supplying public transit travelers with water for the past seven years.

CASA of Trinity Valley is in need of volunteers and donations.

On Saturday Senate Bill 1 was discussed by lawmakers as well as many an attendance gave testimonies both for and against the bill

Tyler Water Utilities is replacing water main lines in the north end of Tyler.

Day 2 of Rose City Airfest allowed citizens to view planes up close

TASCA is asking those who would like to have a plaque made for the memorial to contact that them and pay $100 for the plaque.

Two special guests apart of the Tyler Rose City Airfest will be two World War II veterans.

Governor Greg Abbott on Friday issued a statewide call for jailers to assist border sheriffs with operating detention facilities and providing jail beds for those arrested for state charges related to the border crisis.

With travel revamping up for 4th of July weekend, it is important that you check your tires before leaving to ensure safe trip.

Justin Honore explains how a Tyler-based organization is offerering assistance to Carthage residents who are still struggling to recover after a tornado touched down there in late March.

On Wednesday, a law firm presented the Tyler City Council with how redistricting will work this year. Redistricting is done every 10 years and the city of Tyler currently has six districts.