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East Texas Food Bank receives grant
TYLER — The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) has been named the recipient of a $125,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program, according to a news release. âThis grant will help further ETFBâs efforts in the community of fighting hunger and feeding hope in the 26 counties we serve in East Texas,â said David Emerson, CEO of the East Texas Food Bank. âThis will allow us to feed more East Texans through our mobile pantries, resource centers and programs for seniors and children.â ETFB is one of 51 True Inspiration Awards grant recipients in 2024 that are receiving a collective $5.48 million from Chick-fil-A, Inc. To be selected for a grant, organizations must work to address key issues that align with Chick-fil-A’s corporate social responsibility priorities: Caring for People, Caring for Others through Food, Caring for our Communities and Caring for our Planet. Continue reading East Texas Food Bank receives grant
Teens arrested after âwaving around gunsâ in public
PALESTINE — The Palestine Police Department arrested three men after responding to a call of multiple people âwaving around gunsâ at a Whataburger on Jan. 5 around 8:20 p.m. According to our news partner KETK, officers responded to a call of a witness claiming to observe people getting into and out of a white Chevrolet Traverse at the Whataburger on Loop 256. Officials said they have received multiple calls in recent months in the area and the Palestine Plaza, involving fights, drugs and weapons offenses. A detective with the Street Crimes Unit was the first to respond to the scene and located the vehicle in the parking lot that reportedly occupied several young males. The detective reportedly held them at gunpoint until back-up arrived. The detective allegedly noticed one of the passengers, Brenden Mathews, 17, was making âfurtive movementsâ and was ordered multiple times to keep his hands up. Continue reading Teens arrested after âwaving around gunsâ in public
Smith County Sheriff issues scam alert
SMITH COUNTY â Smith County officials say that scam phone calls are starting back now that the holidays are complete. According to the Sheriff’s office, a caller will identify themselves as Lt. Robert Strickland or Sgt. Larry Christian, both employees of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office. The caller is told for failure to appear in court, they have to pay a fine. The caller will stay on the line with the victim with instructions on how on how to deposit the money.
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Longview PD investigates shooting
LONGVIEW â The Longview Police Department is seeking information in regards to a vehicle crash and man who was shot Saturday. According to our news partner KETK, officers answered a call on Everett Street. When they arrived they found that a man with a gunshot wound in the front yard shot and a vehicle that had crashed into a tree. The man had serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Longview Police is continuing their investigation. They ask if anyone has information to call them at 903-237-1110 or Gregg County Crime Stoppers 903-236-7876. Any tips received will stay anonymous.
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Man arrested following Smith County standoff
SMITH COUNTY — A man was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Sunday morning after officials said he barricaded himself in a County Road 165 residence on Saturday. According to our news partner KETK, the Smith County Sheriffâs Office said they got a call on an open line where they could hear a distraught woman around 9:40 p.m. on Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 16500 block of County Road 165 and were able to get the woman out so she could be treated for her injuries. According to the Sheriffâs Office, the woman said a man in the house was armed. Trent Bright, 54, Tyler, was allegedly barricaded in the residence for hours. Officials said that Smith County Swat and negotiators arrived at the scene and by Sunday morning Bright had come out of the residence to turn himself in after hours of negotiation. Bright was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is being held in the Smith County Jail on a $150,000 bond.
Longtime Coffee City Fire Chief dies
COFFEE CITY â Chris L. Moore, who served as Chief of the Coffee City Fire Department,has died. According to our news partner KETK, Moore died Saturday Jan. 6. CCFD said that Chief Moore had been the Coffee City Fire Chief since 2008. He had previously served with the Southlake Fire Department and the Westlake Volunteer Fire Department. The Coffee City Fire Department also said, âChief Moore mentored and inspired many firefighters in his career and will greatly be missed. Rest easy Chief we have the watch from here.â
Former Coffee City officer arrested for record tampering
COFFEE CITY — Former Coffee City police officer Lonnie Hicks was arrested on four counts of tampering with government records on Friday. According to our news partner KETK, Hicksâs arrest comes after the former Coffee City Mayor, Police Chief and other officers were also recently arrested for tampering with government records. According to Henderson County Jail records, Hicks was released on Friday after posting a total $400,000 bond. Coffee City Police Department was deactivated back in September of 2023 and now the town is being covered by the Henderson County Sheriffâs Office. In December, following the arrest of former Mayor Frank Serrato, Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse explained that anyone with concerns can contact them. âWe will continue to cover the city,â Hillhouse said. âIf they have any concerns or anything the sheriffâs office is always here, and we will always be here. Just a phone call away.â
Five kids injured, one arrest in Tyler accident
TYLER â Tyler Police say six people, a woman and five juveniles were hurt in a car accident Sunday. According to our news partner KETK, the crash occured at Broadway Avenue and Front Street. The adult woman and two juveniles were treated at a local hospital, while the other three minors were transported to Dallas for treatment. Authorities also say that 27-year-old Kylee Johns of Arp was charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily harm. Johns is in the Smith County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
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Boil water notice for parts of Marshall
MARSHALL â A boil water notice is in effect for areas of Marshall near Loop 390. According to our news partner KETK, the notice was put into effect due to water pressure loss and the subsequent repair on Saturday. The parts of the city with the boil water notice are; Loop 390 and Highway 59 South to Carolann Street and west to Washington Avenue, Loop 390 Highway 80 East to Warren Drive and South from Warren Drive to Airport Road. Marshall city officials say the notice will be posted until further notice. Those in the affected areas will need to bring their water to a rolling boil for at least two minutes before using it. The city Sunday on its Facebook page that water samples will be taken to the lab, and results are expected Tuesday.
Kilgore asks residents to conserve water
KILGORE â The City of Kilgore said the cityâs water system is experiencing low pressure after an âextreme water lossâ that happened on Saturday. According to our news partner KETK, city workers have found and isolated a large water main break under a creek near Highway 31. Officials say water pressure should be returning to normal levels and are asking residents to conserve water until that time.
Gregg County med tech arrested for record tampering
GREGG COUNTY â A medical technician is in the Gregg County Jail after investigators found discrepancies in documents of an inmateâs death. According to our news partner KETK, Sonja Sheree Jones was arrested for tampering with government records. This is in regards to the death of 64-year-old John Edward Anderson, an inmate at the Gregg County Jail. Anderson was found unconscious Dec. 12 of last year. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Officials initial autopsy report âshowed Anderson to have hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, pulmonary emphysema with no evidence of significant acute mortem trauma.â The exact cause of death of is still to be determined.
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Ted Cruz talks with East Texans on border crisis
CANTON â During a visit Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz made to East Texas on Friday morning, the senator shed light on big issues facing our state and the nation. He said the biggest concern once again this year is the southern border. The stop by Senator Ted Cruz comes just two days after House Republicans took a trip to Eagle Pass and witnessed the overwhelming situation at checkpoints, processing centers for migrants, and for small Texas border towns. Cruz told those assembled, âWe are so badly off track nationally. Iâll tell you in Washington the Democrats have lost their minds. This is modern day human slavery, this is leg irons. You look at the southern border, what is happening there. I promise you as bad as you may think it is, itâs worse. Every day Texas farmers and ranchers are finding dead bodies on their properties.â
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