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Public Information Officer Richard Yeakley explains why the City of Longview is telling customers to be mindful of water usage during winter.

The motion was filed by Traylor-Harris’ defense attorney in an attempt to recuse Judge Skeen ahead of Monday’s trial start date.

A forensic examiner identified the shoe as a Nike Air Zoom Kobe Venonmenon 4 basketball shoe. Lufkin police said “we are releasing this information in hopes that it will jog someone’s memory as to a possible suspect."

A Flint man serving a life sentence for killing his stepfather will stay in prison but save $105 in fines following an appeals court decision.

The repair is estimated to take 72 hours, according to a social media post made by the City of Tyler regarding the incident.

Texas Baptist Men’s chainsaw crews continue to serve East Texas weeks after tornadoes devastated the area.

The Pollard UMC Theatre is presenting the show ‘All is Calm’.

State Representative Jay Dean has filed a bill to allow public junior colleges to give away old books of little value.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport said a crew from their office will be conducting a storm survey in East Texas.

Police admit it doesn’t sound feasible but claim an eyewitness saw the dog behind the wheel just before the crash.

A boil water notice has been rescinded for Ebenezer Public Water System customers as of Dec. 1.

For nearly two weeks, the City of Zavalla’s water was off and on, and the city is looking for long-term solutions.

A boil water notice has been issued for Moore Station Water Supply Corporation customers due to low pressure caused by a well pump and motor down.

The funds will also be used to put firefighters through EMT school and recognize select fire fighters for their service.

Two Elkhart High School senior cheerleaders, Kassidy Thomas and Aly Henderson, along with cheer sponsor Pepper Thomas are recovering from serious injuries since the rollover bus wreck on Oct. 28.

Crews are currently on scene trying to correct the problem.

The Bissell Pet Foundation is hosting their Holiday Hope: Clear the Shelter event all over the country. This organization supplements adoption fees for participating locations.

A large tree died in the front lawn of a home near downtown Tyler, and the homeowner opted to get creative.

The Bar None Cowboy Church is taking visitors back in time 2000 years to the birth of Christ. It’s a family-friendly event with plenty for the kids to do, and it’s free to attend.

One of the drivers was pronounce dead after being transported to an area hospital.

According to the DPS Amber Alert, 7-year-old Athena Strand was last seen at 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the 200 block of County Road 3573 near the town of Paradise, TX. Paradise is a town northwest of Fort Worth.

An East Texas women’s shelter is hoping to be blessed by Christmas with a long-awaited expansion of facilities as they work to care for more women in crisis.

Visit Lufkin has been preparing all week alongside multiple city entities to bring “Ice Skating in the Pines.”

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Taylor Heaton to the 475th Judicial District Court in Smith County, effective January 1, 2023, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.

With 39 stations all set up for haircuts, Tyler ISD cosmetology students will be offering $10 haircuts and facials to the community on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Representative Jay Dean has filed a bill to reduce the tax burden when buying a used car.

“Underdog matchups where, you know, we’re going to get Texas A&M or University of Alabama, LSU. These huge schools: we get a shot at playing against them. And oftentimes when we beat them, they’re like where is Kilgore College? Where is this school again?” Taylor said.

Shoppers worked their way through the holiday decked-out Tyler Rose Garden Center.

A Kingcobra fighter was banking left when it struck a B-17 bomber behind the left wing during the Nov. 12 air show featuring World War II-era planes, the National Transportation Safety Board said in its preliminary findings.

If you’re in the market for a fresh Christmas tree, Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT) is now offering an opportunity to buy a tree, and give back to the community.