Volunteer Central —where volunteering through Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) makes the difference in the community.

City Fest en español is welcoming everyone to their event, Fiesta Latina.

More than 200 dog and handler teams will compete this week for gold, silver and bronze medals during the Masters Challenge Agility Cup.

Leroy Sparrow, director of solid waste, said anyone needing bulky items picked up can put them out on the curb on Monday, Sept. 30.

Tyler's property tax rate will increase on October 1.

Tyler city parks will begin closing earlier.

Two Girl Scout cadettes from Chandler earned their Silver Award and help out a local park at the same time.

As the title suggests, the featured works explore scenes one might encounter while passing through a town or area.

McCoy has been putting on his Angel Network benefit for 25 years.

In 1944, 536 sailors boarded the U.S.S. Bollinger to join the pacific fleet headed for Pearl Harbor. 75 years later and 4 of those sailors are still friends today.

The City of Longview is seeking input for the design of a prominent welcome monument that will be installed along a southern Longview entryway.

The partnership will be part of a greater effort to provide free smoke alarms in several counties.

The East Texas State Fair opens Friday, Sept. 20 and runs through Sept. 29 in Tyler.

The 9-year-old noticed a shortage in blood at the hospital, which sparked her blood drive idea.

“I'm just ready to move on, get a job, and get a family that I can get used to,” said Dale.

Volunteers spent Saturday building the new inclusive playground at Southside Park.

The Anderson County Football League can currently use the Palestine Athletic Complex, thanks to a court order.

Big Daddy Yum Yum stopped by to talk about his Saturday night match against Lucha Libra superstar Estrella Galactica in the fight to end hunger benefiting the East Texas Food Bank.

UT Tyler professors hosted a focus group with local democrats during the debate.

Two East Texas restaurants get top scores in the latest round of inspections by health departments.

A conference focusing on the opioid crisis is set for next week in Tyler.

Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to help people in need, whether due to health, financial, or other issues, and it’s also a great way for you to meet like-minded people you’ll be happy to know.

East Texas vape store employees think the focus on vaping issues should be educating youth users.

“First I'm going to go into the military and then I'm going to study to become a vet or a CPS caseworker,” said Kay’Dence. “I just want to be the first girl in our family to go into the military.”

The City of Palestine has immediately closed their athletic complex because it is not ADA compliant.

Displayed items include period glass bottles, company store tokens, original heart-shaped Carhartt buttons and many more unique finds.

The museum commemorates past and present officers with displays of badges, uniforms and equipment dating back to the 1930s.

Mortgage rates have hit a three-year low and that means East Texans looking to purchase a home should do so now.

The Walk to End Epilepsy in honor of Sam Watkins drew people from all over the state to Tyler Saturday morning.

Tyler police want to get the word out about this year's National Night Out event.

The rides and attractions are once again going up at the Gregg County Fairgrounds.

Seventeen contestants will compete in four categories — talent, modeling, judges’ interviews and personal philosophy.

Longview’s arts district has been designated a Texas Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

The eight-year-old Belgian Malinois has been a deputy with the sheriff’s office since November 2013.

For Alex, 15, every day is an adventure.  "He's just such a good boy," said Alex's foster mother Yvonne Dixon. "I got him when he was 7 years old."  Dixon's role as Alex's caretaker has been especially important for his health.

Founder of the longtime Texas Shakespeare Festival has announced his plans to retire in 2020.

If you’re wondering how to meet new people or are looking for a way to help those in need, here’s the list you need to see.

Bill Giles is retiring from Van High School after 60 years.

An aging sound system will be replaced, and the stage will receive some touch-ups.

From 3 to 7 p.m. oilfield workers and their families can get into the museum for free.

Family and a community are rallying to the aid of a well known and respected East Texas school safety officer. Pittsburg ISD safety officer Robin Molloy, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in May. The sudden sickness has her facing a medical fight for survival.

We have a winner, and she'll head to American Idol auditions with her silver ticket!

The shopping spree was hosted in part by Make-A-Wish North Texas.

A family’s summer photo shoot took an unexpected turn when a toddler decided he was overheated and needed to ‘cool off’ in a nearby pond.

You often can’t see who’s pulling the strings, but whoever is playing the strings, well, that person usually wants to be seen.

The East Texas State Fair is back and this year organizers are rolling out six new attractions.

Dozens of friends and family attended the ceremony held at the Roy Stone Training Center in Longview.

The birthday girl was presented a certificate of recognition by the mayor of Jacksonville in honor of turning 105.

$725,000 in grants presented to four Tyler area veteran service organizations

The interactive mural, called Wings of Tyler, will depict several sets of very detailed, colorful angel-like wings.

Unlike many children in foster care her age, she said she's not looking for the picture-perfect family. Hannah said she wouldn't mind having a single mother or father, or even a blended family.

A canine found itself in an unusual position Wednesday - stranded on the roof of a roofing company.

Groups like the Boy Scouts of America, the Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, and the East Texas Food Bank were represented Tuesday.

2020 Gala “Pistols and Pearls” scheduled for June 13

The library is getting ready for the second year of its Music and Movement program and is looking for volunteer performers.

Fifteen East Texans will perform live on the Liberty Hall stage at the finale of East Texas Idol, streaming on East Texas Now.

"Clear the Shelters" day was a success for East Texas shelters and families.

East Texas animal shelters are participating in the nationwide adoption event known as Clear the Shelters.