A hotel will serve as on-site accommodations with access to the downtown area as part of the city’s revitalization effort.

Officials with Smith County, the City of Tyler and members of the community gathered at noon for the Prayer Vigil for Justice and Peace.

Smith County and Tyler officials will be holding a prayer vigil in the downtown Tyler square on Tuesday.

In a statement, the organization announced the program is kicking off at 23 East Texas locations on Monday, June 1.

The city made the announcement Friday, a day after announcing it had canceled the this year’s event.

Many performers appeared on East Texas Now Friday to preview their shows on One Texas: Songs from Home.

The quilt shop hopes the new addition will encourage tourism in East Texas.

Here is this week’s list of groups and organizations that could really use some volunteers to make their work beneficial to more of our neighbors.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife said visitors can make new overnight camping reservations at most state parks between June 1 and Sept. 7.

Thursday morning, the East Texas State Fair announced they are hosting “Fair Food Drive-In Days” the first weekend of June.

The exhibit features works from 98 seniors from 15 East Texas high schools.

The advanced bookings can be made between June 1st and September 7th.

Lee Mathis of “Lee Mathis and the Brutally Handsome” appeared on East Texas Now Friday to preview his “One Texas: Songs from Home” performance this weekend.

The office of Sen. John Cornyn announced the funding grant on Monday.

Ahead of his One Texas performance this coming weekend, country music artist Sam Riggs sat down with East Texas Now.

In the midst of a pandemic, some groups and organizations are working extra-hard to make sure everyone who needs their help gets it. You may be able to help!

Over a dozen children, of all ages and backgrounds, share the importance of foster families in our communities.

On the morning of Sunday, April 19, Smith County via NET Health reported a third death as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The East Texas Food Bank is continuing to distribute emergency food boxes at several locations across East Texas.

Performers from this weekend’s One Texas show are appearing on East Texas Now to preview the upcoming show.

The Hotel Wiley was designated a Texas Historical Marker in 1999.

Country singer/songwriter Madison Stuart, who will be performing on Episode 3 of “OneTexas: Songs From Home,” talked to East Texas Now host Kayla Lyons about how her life and the music business have changed as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Friday morning.

Here are some groups and organizations that could use a helping hand as they do their work serving others in our community.

East Texas Food Bank cancels Emergency Box Distribution in Tyler

KLTV 7’s Alex Leroux spoke with Smith and Quitman’s police chief about the honor and why they were chosen.

National Day of Prayer honored by Tyler area pastors.

The park is undergoing renovations that will include a new basketball court, sidewalks, pavilion, and the new playground.

Your skills and time may be just what one of these organizations need as they work to serve our neighbors in need this week.

The former Prairie Grove Baptist Church was built in the 1880s. It received the historical designation in 1996.

While we are stuck at home during this pandemic, so are our favorite bands and artists. We invited some of our favorite Texas musicians to bring a concert right into your living room once again tonight,

New Diana High School has announced a graduation date of June 20.

From 6 a.m. to midnight on April 28th, people will be able to donate to over 190 non-profit organizations across East Texas.

Salons owners across East Texas react to Governor Greg Abbott's announcement.

Camp Fannin was named in honor of Colonel James Walker Fannin, the Texas independence hero. According to its website, more than 200,000 young American men trained here between 1943 and 1945.

A Kilgore church is collecting donations to send to storm victims in Onalaska.

Inez Deutsch celebrated her 100th birthday with a parade, in Longview.

Bill Kuykendall held his last service as pastor of Calvary Baptisit Church, after 30 years, on Sunday.

These organizations need a hand to continue effectively serving our East Texas neighbors in need.

On April 26th, due to COVID-19, that effort to end “Child Abuse Prevention Month” on a hopeful note will look a little different.

Texas Workforce Commission hosts Facebook Live to answer unemployment questions

While we are stuck at home during this pandemic, so are our favorite bands and artists.

Some East Texas fire departments helped make one little girl's third birthday a very special one.

SPARC Industries, in Tyler, is creating a face mask close to an N-95, to help with growing mask requirements.

Here is this week’s list of organizations who could use some volunteers. Check with the organization at the email or number provided to learn more.

A manager who was working during the act of kindness said the store “appreciated being appreciated.”

Country Tavern delivered the first meals on Thursday morning.

An East Texas abuse survivor is using her platform to spread a message of awareness during Child Abuse Awareness Month.

Snacks are apparently hard to come by due to the COVID-19 pandemic

“Our heroes. We support you,” one drawing of the healthcare workers behind superhero-themed masks read.

The City of Tyler and Mayor Martin Heines announced that Hand Up Network has agreed to come alongside the city to provide oversight and management to First Responder Respite Care Facilities located at Tyler Junior College.

The East Texas Food Bank saw an increase in need in their second week of drive-thru food distributions.

A sure smile: watch these kids wave to their favorite garbage truck driver.

The East Texas Food Bank will be holding weekly drive-thru distributions of emergency food boxes in response to COVID-19.

The need for protective masks is greater than it has been in decades and one East Texas organization is looking to get those masks into the hands of CPS case workers.

For the past 17 years, the Cedar Street United Methodist Church in Tyler, has been donating refurbished computers to families and children in need if they’re in the 4th grade or older.

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission to close all state parks and historic sites at 5 tonight as part of the state's social distancing practices and to prevent gatherings of large groups of people.

Great Texas Balloon Race officials have decided it is in the best interest of Gregg County, our sponsors, vendors, pilots, volunteers, and attendees to cancel the June 19-21st event.

Free, Live Stream Concert for Healthcare workers on Facebook and Instagram, led by Christian recording artist, Leeland, featuring “Way Maker,” the viral hit inspiring healthcare workers across the nation.