WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a recent article in “Rolling Stone,” East Texas Comgressman Louie Gohmert is denying involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot. In a prepared statement, Gohmert says, “No one in my office, including me, participated in the planning of the rally or in any criminal activity on January 6. We did not attend or participate at all. However, I am extremely interested to find out who, besides the FBI operatives, did plan the events on January 6. For the purpose of a potential defamation lawsuit against those making baseless accusations of a crime, I need to know who these persons are who are alleging that I helped.†Continue reading Gohmert denies involvement in Jan. 6 riot
Officials: East Texas man dies after son slashed his throat
NACOGDOCHES (AP) – An East Texas man has been charged with murder after authorities say he stabbed his 53-year-old father several times and slashed his throat. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that Blake Foxworth, 30, had been charged with murder after George Foxworth died Friday at a hospital. The sheriff’s office said that on Thursday, Blake Foxworth had called 911 to say he had stabbed his father during an argument. When deputies arrived at the Nacogdoches home the two shared, they found the father on the couch and covered in blood.
City working on traffic signals
TYLER — The city of Tyler kicks off a couple of traffic signal projects Monday. Traffic Operations staff will begin vehicle detection upgrades at 17 intersections. Work is planned to occur daily between 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week. Drivers can anticipate various lane closures at intersections throughout the week for short durations. Click here for more details. The city will also be setting nine downtown traffic signals to red flashing lights for 24 hours a day as a pilot program for the month of November. The program will serve as a trial period to collect feedback from the community. You can go to this link for more information on that project.
1 dead, 3 injured in Henderson County two-vehicle crash
HENDERSON COUNTY – One man was killed and three are in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Henderson County. According to our news partner KETK, Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to the crash site near Log Cabin in Henderson County. Officials say Leonardo Losoya of Grand Prairie was driving west in a truck tractor towing a trailer. DPS determined that Losoya veered of the road, went into the ditch then came back onto he westbound lane. When he hit by Joseph Jones of Bullard. He was also towing a trailer with his pickup. The 29-year-old Jones died at the crash site, while his two passengers and Losoya were taken to the hospital in Athens with non-life threatening injuries.
In Focus: 10/31/21 – Wayne Barton and Kent Basinger, Tyler Lions Club/Lions Clubs International
Airdate: 10/31/21
Guests: Wayne Barton and Kent Basinger, Tyler Lions Club/Lions Clubs International
Tyler Transit to run modified holiday schedule starting November 1
TYLER — To accommodate the earlier and busier than normal holiday traffic in the south Tyler area, Tyler Transit will be altering the schedules and routes for the areas affected starting Monday, Nov. 1 — and continuing through Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. According to a news release, Broadway Express will not serve Broadway south of the Donnybrook Transfer Point to avoid congestion. Passengers wanting to go south to the Cumberland Mall area will transfer to South Tyler. South Tyler will run two 30-minute services: one south of the Donnybrook Transfer Point to serve South Broadway Avenue and the Cumberland Mall, and one west of the Donnybrook Transfer Point to serve Old Jacksonville Highway, Grande Boulevard, and Old Bullard Road. Click this link for more details.
Greenbriar Road reopened after bridge replacement
SMITH COUNTY — Greenbriar Road (CR 1125) is back open as of Friday afternoon. Smith County Road and Bridge projected that the bridge project would be done by the end of October. After some delays, only guardrail work and other finishing touches remain to be done, according to a news release. Contractors have been working since July on the new bridge at Butler Creek, which was widened and lengthened. The project was done by Stateline Construction LLC, and is part of the Smith County Road and Bridge Phase 1 Bond Project.
Roberts: COVID-19 numbers encouraging, but vaccination numbers still low
TYLER — COVID-19 continues to decline in East Texas, and NET Health’s George Roberts is upbeat about that news. But he cautions that one number is still disappointing: the vaccination figure, with just 50 per cent of eligible people in Smith County fully inoculated. Numerous vaccine availabilities remain in East Texas. Roberts adds that he’s pleased with initial response to the newly-approved booster shots. Check the “Coronavirus update” story on this website for additional information.
Marshall police issue Halloween advisory
MARSHALL — The Marshall Police Department is recommending trick-or-treat hours and offering safety tips for Halloween. The recommended hours are 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officials say households that wish to distribute candy should turn the front porch lights on, and trick-or-treaters should only approach houses that have those lights on. Younger children should always be accompanied by an adult. Among the other safety tips: Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes; consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats; and if your older children are going out without parental supervision, go over the ground rules first and set a curfew. Click here for more information.
Center resident running for Congress
CENTER — There’s a new Republican candidate for U.S. Congress District 1, currently represented by Louie Gohmert of Tyler. In a news release, Aditya Atholi of Center says, “Only by giving people the ability to fix their own problems, can the country move forward.” Atholi’s resume includes a number of points. Among other things, he has been a roughneck and driller on oil rigs, written “for local audiences on Conservative solutions for today’s issues,” and even worked in Gohmert’s Washington office for a time. Governor Abbott recently signed revised legislative maps into law, but they still face court challenges.
Last day of early voting; road bond on Smith County ballot
TYLER — It’s the last day of early voting in next Tuesday’s elections in Texas. Along with eight proposed constitutional amendments, there’s an item of special interest to Smith County voters: a bond election for Phase 2 of the county’s Road and Bridge Capital Improvement Project. Officials say it will help the county complete a six-year plan. The bond to do Phase 1 work was approved in 2017 by 73 percent of the voters. According to the county website, Phase 2 includes three categories of major work. Officials say the county has also added roads to the list of projects and upgraded the anticipated work based on citizen feedback and the success of Phase 1. Click here for more information on the road bond proposition. Click this link for information on voting.
Child killed by falling tree
LINDALE — High winds in East Texas have taken a tragic toll, with an 11-year-old killed by a falling tree. According to a news release, around 3:30 Thursday afternoon, Smith County deputies were sent to a location on State Hwy 110 North regarding a medical assist call. A short time later, deputies and Precinct 5 Constable Jeff McClenny arrived on scene. Firefighters with the Lindale Fire Department and Paramedics with UT Health EMS were already on scene. Law enforcement personnel were notified that the boy was deceased on scene. It was discovered that the boy was riding a go-kart on the back part of the property when a tree fell over due to the high winds. The tree landed on the boy, killing him instantly. The boy has been identified as Rustan Wood, of Tyler.
Tyler man accused of recording woman while she was changing
TYLER — A Tyler man is accused of planting a camera in the bathroom at his business and recording a woman while she was changing. According to an arrest warrant obtained by our news partner KETK, 46-year-old Michael Blundell was arrested on Oct. 22 and charged with invasive recording. He was an employer at a medical site and had recruited a new potential worker. On Oct. 17, she went into the bathroom to change into scrubs. After showing them to Blundell, the victim went back into the bathroom to change back into her pants. The warrant states that Blundell then invited her to lunch, but the woman declined because “she felt uncomfortable.†Continue reading Tyler man accused of recording woman while she was changing
Man charged with murder after robbery led to car chase in Kilgore
KILGORE — A man has been charged with murder after a car chase following a robbery in Kilgore at approximately 2:20 p.m. Wednesday. According to our news partner KETK, the incident ended with a juvenile male being shot and killed. Four juveniles were also arrested. According to the Kilgore Police Department, two cars were shooting at each other during the chase. Police said that the crime scene started on Harris and spanned 11 blocks to Sunset Lane. Continue reading Man charged with murder after robbery led to car chase in Kilgore
County crews responding to downed trees
TYLER — Smith County Road and Bridge crews were working feverishly Thursday afternoon to respond to calls of trees or tree limbs down in the roadways throughout the county, according to a news release. Smith County Engineer Frank Davis said starting at about 1 p.m., his department was getting calls nearly every five or 10 minutes about large limbs or entire trees covering roadways and his crews were responding to clear them as fast as they could. The entire County has been experiencing high winds, which also led Smith County Fire Marshal Jay Brooks to urge residents to refrain from outdoor burning. Although the County is not under a burn ban, he said, “We are at high risk of wildfires.†On that note, our news partner KETK reported at least one large wildfire in East Texas Thursday afternoon, this one in Kilgore off Industrial Boulevard and Watson Road. Click here for additional information from Smith County.
High winds causing loss of power, downed trees
TYLER — The City of Tyler encourages drivers to remain cautious as high winds are causing trees, limbs and power lines to fall as well as the loss of power at multiple traffic signals throughout the city. As of Thursday afternoon, the Tyler Police Department was working to restore power to traffic signals along Cumberland Road with generators as well as other major intersections. Officers are also working to put out cones on streets with downed trees, limbs, or power lines. Continue reading High winds causing loss of power, downed trees
High winds spur widespread power outages
EAST TEXAS — Thousands of East Texans lost power Thursday as high winds swept through the area. According to our news partner KETK, at one point, the lights were out for over 13,000 Smith County customers and more than 5,000 had lost electricity in Gregg County. Crews continued working to get the power back on, but a number of counties didn’t expect full restoration until the nighttime or overnight hours — and in some cases, it was unknown when all the power would be restored.
Rusk County lifts burn ban
HENDERSON – As of Wednesday, Oct. 27, the Rusk County Commissioners’ Court has rescinded the burn ban that was placed in September. According to our news partner KETK, the ban was originally issued in order to combat continued wildland fires that resulted in widespread and severe damage to East Texas. Since then, East Texas has seen a significant midweek rainfall that increased ground saturation in the region. At this time, there are no remaining burn bans in the KTBB listening area.
Dean plans to run in newly-redrawn district
LONGVIEW — Republican District 7 state Representative Jay Dean of Longview says he will be running for re-election in his newly-drawn district. Dean had earlier announced his intention to run again but updated his plans after Governor Abbott signed the new legislative map into law. The new map drops Upshur County from District 7, which now includes Gregg, Harrison, and Marion Counties. Dean says he’s disappointed to lose Upshur County but is excited to serve residents of the newly realigned district. The new state legislative map still faces court challenges.
Five suspects in custody after shooting causes crash in Kilgore
KILGORE — Authorities are investigating after a driver was injured during an apparent shooting that occurred in Kilgore Wednesday afternoon causing the driver to crash. According to our news partner KETK, the crime scene spanned 11 blocks and multiple agencies of law enforcement were involved in assisting Kilgore PD. All suspects involved are in custody. Officers apprehended four juveniles and an adult male. The victim was transported from the crime scene by ambulance and later flown to a nearby hospital.
City conducts redistricting hearing, sets deadline for alternate plans
TYLER — The Tyler City Council Wednesday conducted the first of two public hearings and received public input on redistricting of single-member council districts based on 2020 Census data. A deadline of Nov. 10 was set for the public to submit alternate plans for consideration. The City Council will review all plans and evaluate how well each follows the set guidelines, according to a news release. Click here for all the details.
Roadway reopens after accident involving ambulance
TYLER — The Tyler Police Department spent hours Wednesday working a major accident at Hwy 64 East and Loop 323. KTBB first learned of the mishap around 1:30 p.m. A picture and information provided to KTBB indicate an ambulance overturned. All eastbound and westbound traffic was blocked and was being diverted. Word came in shortly after 5 p.m. that the accident had been cleared.
Gohmert introduces “SWAMP Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — East Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert introduces the Stop Wasting our Money on Palaces (SWAMP) Act, which would put a two-year moratorium on construction of new federal buildings in Washington. In a news release, Gohmert says the bill would “help protect present and future taxpayers from increasingly burdensome federal government spending.” He continues, “Our federal bureaucracy is so bloated that we have an estimated 120,000 to 400,000 buildings nationwide.” Gohmert cites inflation as a key concern. He says Americans are cutting costs to help cover what he terms the drastic rise in prices on essentials. He also points to the country’s rising debt of over $28 trillion.
Former nurse sentenced to death
TYLER — The jury has sentenced 37-year-old former nurse William George Davis to death, just hours after beginning deliberations. The defense wrapped up its penalty phase case Wednesday after jurors heard from the prosecution. According to our news partner KETK, Davis worked at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler at their cardiovascular ICU wing and was convicted of capital murder last week for killing multiple patients. Under Texas law, the only two sentencing options were life without parole or the death penalty. An appeal is automatic in the case. Continue reading Former nurse sentenced to death
Public meeting on FM 2493 widening
TYLER — The Texas Department of Transportation is conducting a virtual public meeting with an in-person option for the proposed FM 2493 6-Lane Widening Project. The virtual public meeting will be posted on Thursday, Nov. 4., at 8 a.m. The proposed project extends from South Loop 323 south to FM 2813. Its total length is 5.6 miles. The virtual public meeting will consist of a pre-recorded presentation and will include both audio and visual components. To log onto the virtual public meeting, go to this link at the date and time indicated above. You can go to that link now for additional information. The presentation will remain available for viewing until Friday, Nov. 19. If you do not have internet access, you may call 903-510-9100 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday – Friday to ask questions and access project materials during the development process. Continue reading Public meeting on FM 2493 widening
Fire Department getting new ladder truck
TYLER — The Tyler Fire Department will be adding a Pierce Custom Enforcer Aerial Platform Ladder truck to Fire Station 10’s fleet. The City Council approved the purchase of the nearly $1.4 million truck on Wednesday. The Council previously approved allocating money for the vehicle as part of the 2022 budget. The vehicle will provide firefighters a safe and secure place to operate for rescues as well as carry large amounts of water and disperse it at an ideal angle, according to a news release. “This new tower truck will also be a technical rescue truck, so you’ll have more ability in that area a quicker response to handle any accidents or any kind of technical things that happen,†said Fire Chief David Coble as quoted in the release.
Tyler City Council to conduct public hearing on redistricting
TYLER — The Tyler City Council will conduct a public hearing Wednesday to receive public input on draft illustrative plan options for redistricting of single-member districts based on 2020 Census data. Council will also set a deadline for the submission of alternate plans from the public for consideration, according to a news release. The council gathers at City Hall at 9 a.m. Officials say the City is working alongside Smith County and the Tyler Independent School District on this process to increase coordination and transparency, and ensure all obligations are met.
KTBB Trivia Quiz Questions and Winners
Friday June 26, 2026
Question: If you are felling nostalgic … what street are you on?
Answer: Memory Lane
Winner: Brian Gluck, Tyler
Thursday June 25, 2026
Question: Which 20th century American war is technically not over?
Answer: Korea
Winner: Tony Murray, Mineola
Wednesday June 24, 2026
Question: Which country has a shipwreck on its flag?
Answer: Bermuda
Winner: Ethan Drosche, Tyler
Tuesday June 23, 2026
Question: Who was the oldest delegate to the US constitutional convention?
Answer: Ben Franklin
Winner: Ronnie Davis, Tyler
Monday June 22, 2026
Question: Which classic Disney animated film involves a shared plate of spaghetti?
Answer: Lady and the Tramp
Winner: Will Apple, Longview
Friday June 19, 2026
Question: Which classic American book include a character named Sam I am?
Answer: Green Eggs and Ham
Winner: Mason Lee, Tyler
Thursday June 18, 2026
Question: Who was the first American woman to fly in space?
Answer: Sally Ride
Winner: John Moore, Whitehouse
Wednesday June 17, 2026
Question: What is the capital of Iran?
Answer: Tehran
Winner: Jonathan Ernest, Tyler
Tuesday June 16, 2026
Question: Which US president was the first tot write a memoir?
Answer: Ulysess S Grant
Winner: No Winner
Monday June 15, 2026
Question: Which 90s film features the most famous clothes shipping spree in movie history?
Answer: Pretty Woman
Winner: Sunny Whitaker, Tyler
Friday June 12, 2026
Question: The slang phrase “drop a dime” comes from what once ubiquitous device?
Answer: Payphone
Winner: Jeff Hamilton, Diana
Thursday June 11, 2026
Question: Which country music legend sang about a cheating heart, lovesick blues and jambalaya?
Answer: Hank Williams
Winner: David Whitehurst, Longview
Wednesday June 10, 2026
Question: What is the term for a smaller river that flows into a larger one?
Answer: Tributary
Winner: Mike Oglesby, Tyler
Tuesday June 9, 2026
Question: What was the first cash crop produced in America?
Answer: Tobacco
Winner: Zach White, Hawkins
Monday June 8, 2026
Question: In which modern classic were proton packs used to capture paranormal beings?
Answer: Ghostbusters
Winner: Jason McCrary, Tyler
Friday June 5, 2026
Question: What color do Westerns traditionally assign to cowards?
Answer: Yellow
Winner: Betty Atchley, Bullard
Thursday June 4, 2026
Question: Which WW2 naval battle is considered the turning point in the Pacific?
Answer: Midway
Winner: Richard Townsend, Arp
Wednesday June 3, 2026
Question: It’s possible to drive from Finland to North Korea passing through just one other country – which country?
Answer: Russia
Winner: Jerry Giles, Hideaway
Tuesday June 2, 2026
Question: Which president said at this inauguration that “the torch as been passed”?
Answer: John F Kennedy
Winner: John Rigney, Holly Lake Ranch
Monday June 1, 2026
Question: Which film director was known for the gory violence in his westerns?
Answer: Sam Peckinpah
Winner: Kevin Braly, Tyler
Friday May 29, 2026
Question: Which Astros knuckleballer hit his only career homer off his brother?
Answer: Joe Niekro
Winner: No Winner
Thursday May 28, 2026
Question: When Gladys Knight sang about a midnight train where was it going?
Answer: Georgia
Winner: Kathy Green, Tyler
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Question: Which tiny island in Europe changes countries every six months?
Answer: Pheasant Island
Winner: Steve Anderson, Winona
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Question: Before the bald eagle what other creature served as the US national symbol?
Answer: Rattlesnake
Winner: No Winner (phone tech issue)
Friday May 22, 2026
Question: An old song about a produce stand’s inventory said “yes we have no ??”?
Answer: Bananas
Winner: Jack Clephas, Tyler
Thursday May 21, 2026
Question: Which actress holds the record for most Emmy nominations before finally winning?
Answer: Susan Lucci
Winner: Ron Freeman, Tyler
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Question: Which continent is closest in size to the moon’s diameter?
Answer: Australia
Winner: Elliot Behred, Flint
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Question: Which country uses the word “texas” as slang for crazy?
Answer: Norway
Winner: Stan Martin, Flint
Monday May 18, 2026
Question: What movie was the only feature film starring role for Michael Jackson?
Answer: The Wiz
Winner: Charlotte Heldenbrand, Overton
Friday May 15, 2026
Question: Other than George Washington, who is Washington DC named after?
Answer: Christopher Columbus
Winner: Tripp Harris, Whitehouse
Thursday May 14, 2026
Question: Which 20th century entertainer was nicknamed “the chairman of the board”?
Answer: Frank Sinatra
Winner: William Johnson, Hideaway
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Question: Which is the only US state that borders 2 oceans?
Answer: Alaska
Winner: Rick Boone Flint
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Question: One of Glen Campbell’s biggest songs was named after which Texas city?
Answer: Galveston
Winner: Wayne Walton, Whitehouse
Monday May 11, 2026
Question: What 50s horror movie was the first American #-D feature film?
Answer: House of Wax
Winner: Richard Adams, Rusk
Friday May 8, 2026
Question: What character in the Bible is famous of his height- or lack of it?
Answer: Zacchaeus
Winner: James Moran, Whitehouse
Thursday May 7, 2026
Question: Which amendment to the US constitution took the longest time to be ratified?
Answer: 27th
Winner: Mike Williams, White Oak
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Question: What is the demonym of people from the Netherlands?
Answer: Dutch
Winner: Gene Merriman, Longview
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Question: Which Texas businessman gave the Super Bowl its name?
Answer: Lamar Hunt
Winner: Michael Postell, Henderson
Monday May 4, 2026
Question: What planet is destroyed by the Death Star in the original Star Wars film?
Answer: Alderaan
Winner: Michael Wilson, Big Sandy
Friday May 1, 2026
Question: An old chant says you scream and I scream … what are we screaming for?
Answer: Ice Scream
Winner: Randy Barrett, Chandler
Thursday April 30, 2026
Question: What was the first toy to be advertised on TV?
Answer: Mr Potato Head
Winner: Melanie Whitton, Longview
Wednesday April 29, 2026
Question: The coastal region known as Pomerania borders which sea?
Answer: Baltic
Winner: Joseph Garner, Longview
Tuesday April 28, 2026
Question: The length of Texas north and south is approximately how many miles?
Answer: 800
Winner: Matthew Lee, Tyler
Monday April 27, 2026
Question: Which 90s movie included this famous line “alright, alright, alright”?
Answer: Dazed and Confused
Winner: Paul Ruark, Tyler
Friday April 24, 2026
Question: What Texas born wrestler made the Lou Thesz press a famous part of his arsenal?
Answer: Stone Cold Steve Austin
Winner: No Winner
Thursday April 23, 2026
Question: Who was the 15th president of the United States?
Answer: James Buchanan
Winner: Laurel Maynard, Lindale
Wednesday April 22, 2026
Question: Which nation is the only official source of Roquefort cheese?
Answer: France
Winner: Kendall Crittenden, Longview
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Question: Which East Texas city is named for a Mediterranean island?
Answer: Corsicana
Winner: Charles Walker, Tyler
Monday April 20, 2026
Question: Which ’86 film was the first movie appearance of the Hannibal Lecter character?
Answer: Manhunter
Winner: Jason Shoffner, Flint
Friday April 17, 2026
Question: A long running breakfast food ad says to Leggo of my ???
Answer: Eggo Waffles
Winner: Thomas Moore, Whitehouse
Thursday April 16, 2026
Question: What visual cue helps fans and announcers identify baseball players on the field?
Answer: Jersey numbers
Winner: Jeff Mason, Frankston
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Question: What is the earth’s approximate circumference in miles?
Answer: 24,900
Winner: Sunny Whitaker, Tyler
Tuesday April 14, 2026
Question: Which Texas city is the home to the Museum of the American GI?
Answer: College Station
Winner: No Winner
Monday April 13, 2026
Question: Which 2019 Oscar winning film centers on an aging TV star and his stuntman?
Answer: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Winner: Lane McLung, White Oak
Friday April 10, 2026
Question: To visit the National Toy Hall of Fame you’ll need to go to which US city?
Answer: Rochester, NY
Winner: Zachary Isaacs, Arp
Thursday April 9, 2026
Question: Which 19th century author is called the father of American humor?
Answer: Mark Twain
Winner: Bill Garry, Flint
Wednesday April 8, 2026
Question: What is the world’s newest internationally recognized nation?
Answer: South Sudan
Winner: Mark McDonough, Tyler
Tuesday April 7, 2026
Question: What year was the pledge of allegiance to the Texas flag instituted?
Answer: 1933
Winner: Catherine Svesko, Flint
Monday April 6, 2026
Question: Which comedy franchise character went to camp, went to jail and saved Christmas?
Answer: Ernest
Winner: Jeff Williams, Ben Wheeler
Friday April 3, 2026
Question: Which of the gospels does not mention Simon helping Jesus carry the cross?
Answer: John
Winner: Ron Montgomery, Gladewater
Thursday April 2, 2026
Question: In the classic story, what are the emperor’s new clothes made of?
Answer: Nothing
Winner: David Ledkins, Hawkins
Wednesday April 1, 2026
Question: Which German city was the birthplace of the Nazi Party?
Answer: Munich
Winner: Elliot Wicks, Longview
Tuesday March 31, 2026
Question: Which cosmetic surgery was first successfully performed in Texas?
Answer: Breast Implants
Winner: Stan Martin, Flint
Monday March 30, 2026
Question: Which US war was most represented in 80s movies?
Answer: Viet Nam
Winner: Kyle Wilson, Whitehouse
Friday March 27, 2026
Question: Which major league baseball team has the most World Series title?
Answer: New York Yankees
Winner: Zach White, Hawkins
Thursday March 26, 2026
Question: Which big league team changed its name in the 50s t avoid being associated with communism?
Answer: Cincinnati Reds
Winner: Steven Kinde, Gilmer
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Question: How many nations competed in this year’s World Baseball Classic?
Answer: 20
Winner: Tim Peterson, Tyler
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Question: Which native Texan baseball hall of famer holds the record for career doubles?
Answer: Tris Speaker
Winner: Aaron Shaw, Gilmer
Monday March 23, 2026
Question: Which 2018 film depicted a big league baseball player who worked for the OSS in WW2?
Answer: The Catcher was a Spy
Winner: No Winner
Friday March 20, 2026
Question: Who is the tallest character on Sesame Street?
Answer: Big Bird
Winner: Clayton Pecot, Longview
Thursday March 19, 2026
Question: Who was the first sitting First Lady of the US to appear in a sitcom?
Answer: Betty Ford
Winner: Ryan Cobb, Diana
Wednesday March 18, 2026
Question: Which American city nicknamed “Beantown” was founded by English Puritans?
Answer: Boston
Winner: Jerry Giles, Hideaway
Tuesday March 17, 2026
Question: What is the official state musical style of Texas?
Answer: Western Swing
Winner: Mike Wright, Whitehouse
Monday March 16, 2026
Question: Which Golden Age actor won the Oscar for playing King Henry VIII?
Answer: Charles Laughton
Winner: No Winner
Friday March 13, 2026
Question: They don’t play a sound, instead they keep your ears warm?
Answer: Earmuffs
Winner: Marcy Newsome, Tyler
Thursday March 12, 2026
Question: In the world of computers what do the letters URL stand for?
Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
Winner: Tim Quinn, Whitehouse
Wednesday March 11, 2026
Question: Which European capital lent its name to a green vegetable of questionable popularity?
Answer: Brussells
Winner: Randall Jacksonville, Tyler
Tuesday March 10, 2026
Question: What is the official state vehicle of Texas?
Answer: Chuck Wagon
Winner: Jamie Kestler, Troup
Monday March 9, 2026
Question: Which 80s film paired Tom Hanks and a mermaid?
Answer: Splash
Winner: Steve Anderson, Winona
Friday March 6, 2026
Question: Which American journalist is famous for the phrase “give me a break”?
Answer: John Stossel
Winner: Steven Melton, Longview
Thursday March 5, 2026
Question: A 1966 chart topping song featured which American military organization?
Answer: Green Berets
Winner: Gene Merriman, Longview
Wednesday March 4, 2026
Question: Which nation borders both the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea?
Answer: Iran
Winner: Milton Porter, Chandler
Tuesday March 3, 2026
Question: Which Texas monument is officially named “The Spirit of Sacrifice”?
Answer: Alamo Cenotaph
Winner: Thomas Harrison, Tyler
Monday March 2, 2026
Question: The person in charge of lighting on a movie is called the what?
Answer: Gaffer
Winner: Allen Adams, Gilmer
Friday February 27, 2026
Question: Celebrities and dignitaries are often presented with what honorary token by city leaders?
Answer: Key to the City
Winner: Billy Perry, Chandler
Thursday February 26, 2026
Question: What was the name of the German airforce during WWII?
Answer: Luftwaffe
Winner: Mike Terry, Jacksonville
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Question: Which of the lower 48 states is the eastern most?
Answer: Maine
Winner: Ronnie Davis, Tyler
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Question: What is the deepest well in Texas?
Answer: Jacob’s Well
Winner: David Whitehurst, Longview
Monday February 23, 2026
Question: Which spaghetti western could have been called “the Positive, the Negative and the Unattractive” ?
Answer: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Winner: Howard Galletly, Flint
Friday February 20, 2026
Question: What did Kramer adopt in season 8 of the Seinfeld Show?
Answer: A highway
Winner: AB Johnson, Hideway
Thursday February 19, 2026
Question: What device is associated with these numbers: 33,45, 78?
Answer: Phonograph records
Winner: Dawn Apple, Longview
Wednesday February 18, 2026
Question: Which country contains a city named “Batman”?
Answer: Turkey
Winner: Chip Hamilton, Hideaway
Tuesday February 17, 2026
Question: Which Texas town is the smallest county seat in the state?
Answer: Mentone, Loving County
Winner: Mike Williams, White Oak
Monday February 16, 2026
Question: In the movie Pretty in Pink the character Philip Dale goes by what nickname?
Answer: Duckie
Winner: Will Apple, Longview
Friday February 13, 2026
Question: Back in the 70s a TV sports intro promised to show “the thrill of victory and the … ?
Answer: Agony of defeat
Winner: Bobby Oglesby, Tyler
Thursday February 12, 2026
Question: What is the title of Charles Darwin’s book on evolution?
Answer: The Origin of the Species
Winner: Melanie Whitton, Longview
Wednesday February 11, 2026
Question: Which continent straddles both the equator and the prime meridian?
Answer: Africa
Winner: Jason McCreary, Tyler
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Question: Writer and one time Austin resident William Sydney Porter best know by what pen-name?
Answer: O Henry
Winner: Rick Boone, Flint
Monday February 9, 2026
Question: Who is the only person to win an Oscar for acting in a Hitchcock film?
Answer: Joan Fontaine
Winner: Richard Adams, Rusk
Friday February 6, 2026
Question: Who suddenly appears in your life if you get rick-rolled?
Answer: Rick Astley
Winner: Tim Peterson, Tyler
Thursday February 5, 2026
Question: Which two states were admitted to the Union on the same day?
Answer: North and South Dakota
Winner: Betty Atchley, Bullard
Wednesday February 4, 2026
Question: Which famous peninsula includes the city of Yalta?
Answer: Crimean Peninsula
Winner: Stephen Kinde, Gilmer
Tuesday February 3, 2026
Question: Which Texas city is home to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame?
Answer: Ft. Worth
Winner: Wesley Vance, Tyler
Monday February 2, 2026
Question: Which 2008 action thriller features a main character with a “particular set of skills”?
Answer: Taken
Winner: Courtney, Estridge, Tyler
Friday January 30, 2026
Question: Which rock band’s album cover featured a fish with a tuning fork in its mouth?
Answer: REO Speedwagon
Winner: Travis Harris, Whitehouse
Thursday January 29, 2026
Question: Which English monarch was on the throne when the US gained independence?
Answer: George III
Winner: Elliot Wickes, Longview
Wednesday January 28, 2026
Question: Which city is the only one in the world surrounded by intact roman walls?
Answer: Lugo, Spain
Winner: No Winner
Tuesday January 27, 2026
Question: Which Texas town is known as the coldest city in the state?
Answer: Dalhart
Winner: Richard Townsend, Arp
Monday January 26, 2026
Question: Which 2013 Disney film’s title best describes our weather conditions today?
Answer: Frozen
Winner: Stan Martin, Flint
Friday January 23, 2026
Question: You’re made of plastic and you spit out candy when you flip back your head what are you?
Answer: PEZ dispenser
Winner: Casey Olson, Tyler
Thursday January 22, 2026
Question: The plane known as Air Force One is an upgraded version of which type of airplane?
Answer: Boeing 747
Winner: Robbie Albright, Gilmer
Wednesday January 21, 2026
Question: Which nation is the home to the world’s largest automobile manufacture?
Answer: Japan
Winner: John Henry Holliday, Longview
Tuesday January 20, 2026
Question: Which pop star donated his large collection of artifacts to the Alamo?
Answer: Phil Collins
Winner: Robert Hamilton, Longview
Monday January 19, 2026
Question: Which film brought Julia Roberts her only Oscar?
Answer: Erin Brockovich
Winner: Mike Wilson, Big Sandy
Friday January 16, 2026
Question: If one of your tools is the bossa-nova, what do you make?
Answer: Music
Winner: Mike Oglesby, Tyler
Thursday January 15, 2026
Question: The Milkmaster 2000 was a product shown on the which TB sitcom?
Answer: Friends
Winner: Michael McDonald, Jacksonville
Wednesday January 14, 2026
Question: Which 2 countries have not fully adopted the metric system?
Answer: US & Myanmar
Winner: Brian Fisher, Henderson
Tuesday January 13, 2026
Question: Which Texas city is home to the world’s largest medical complex?
Answer: Houston
Winner: Jaylen Dis, Longview
Monday January 12, 2026
Question: Which movie features Mel Gibson commanding troops in Vietnam?
Answer: We Were Soldiers
Winner: Curtis Wilson, Chandler
Friday January 09, 2026
Question: What were the early metal plate photographs called?
Answer: Daguerreotype
Winner: Joe Stacer, Lindale
Thursday January 08, 2026
Question: Which city was the first capital of the US?
Answer: New York City
Winner: Scott Leiberman, Tyler
Wednesday January 07, 2026
Question: Which European city is known for hosting the most significant treaties in recent history?
Answer: Paris
Winner: Michael Sturrock, Tyler
Tuesday January 06, 2026
Question: Which Texas company was started with the idea of a burger it takes two hands to hold?
Answer: Whataburger
Winner: Janet Schmidt, Whitehouse
Monday January 05, 2026
Question: What actor has portrayed 2 US presidents?
Answer: Anthony Hopkins
Winner: Michael Postell, Henderson
Friday January 02, 2026
Question: What country declared independence on January 1st 1904?
Answer: Haiti
Winner: Rodney Slusher, Longview
Wednesday December 31, 2025
Question: What country contains the most famous isthmus in the world?
Answer: Panama
Winner: Jack Clephas, Tyler
Tuesday December 30, 2025
Question: A New Year’s Eve dance happens at the Twin Sisters Dance Hall in which Texas town?
Answer: Blanco
Winner: No Winner
Monday December 29, 2025
Question: Which 1960 romantic comedy ends with the line “shut up and deal”?
Answer: The Apartment
Winner: Aaron Shaw, Gilmer
Friday December 26, 2025
Question: Which rock and roll band is generally credited with starting the first British invasion of the US?
Answer: The Beatles
Winner: John Moore, Whitehouse
Wednesday December 24, 2025
Question: Which country will you find the Silent Night Chapel?
Answer: Austria
Winner: Kendal Crittenden, Gilmer
Tuesday December 23, 2025
Question: Which Texas town receives the highest average annual snowfall?
Answer: Borger
Winner: Sunny Whitaker, Tyler
Monday December 22, 2025
Question: In the movie Elf – what extra topping did buddy put on his spaghetti?
Answer: Maple Syrup
Winner: Tom Shaffer, Larue
Friday December 19, 2025
Question: In the short story “The Girl of the Magi”, how much money did Della have to spend?
Answer: $1.87
Winner: Jonathan Earnest, Tyler
Thursday December 18, 2025
Question: What Russian classical musical piece is associated with Christmas?
Answer: The Nutcracker
Winner: Lane McClung, White Oak
Wednesday December 17, 2025
Question: If Santa needs coal for your stocking with giant nation is the world’s largest producer of it?
Answer: China
Winner: Zach White, Hawkins
Tuesday December 16, 2025
Question: Near which Texas town will you fine the OMG tree lighted for the holidays?
Answer: Bartonville
Winner: Mike Williams, White Oak
Monday December 15, 2025
Question: In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation what does Clark hope to do with his Christmas bonus?
Answer: Build a swimming pool
Winner: Matthew Laughlin, Brownsboro
Friday December 12, 2025
Question: Which plastic toy brand uses studs and gaps to attach bricks, plates and minifigs to each other?
Answer: Lego
Winner: Steven Melton, Longview
Thursday December 11, 2025
Question: Which beverage company helped shape the modern image of Santa Claus?
Answer: Coke
Winner: John Christian, Tyler
Wednesday December 10, 2025
Question: Which 2 nations monitor Santa’s flight using an organization called NORAD?
Answer: US & Canada
Winner: Richard Townsend, Arp
Tuesday December 9, 2025
Question: During which century was Christmas first celebrated in Texas?
Answer: 16th century
Winner: Stan Martin, Flint
Monday December 8, 2025
Question: What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Answer: The Grinch
Winner: Mitchell Graham, Tyler
Friday December 5, 2025
Question: Which popular toys with a TY label accompanied the rise of the internet?
Answer: Beanie Babies
Winner: Milton Porter, Chandler
Thursday December 4, 2025
Question: Which 70s cologne and after shave claimed to be so irresistible its wearers would need self defense training?
Answer: Hai Karate
Winner: Bill Garre, Flint
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Question: Which Pennsylvania city is named after a little town with no room at the inn?
Answer: Bethlehem
Winner: Steve Wise, Bullard
Tuesday December 2, 2025
Question: The Aransas Wildlife Refuge is the winter home for which endangered American bird?
Answer: Whooping Crane
Winner: Annabelle Johnson, Hideaway
Monday December 1, 2025
Question: Which real life celebrity couple starred Santa and Mrs. Claus in the The Christmas Chronicles?
Answer: Kurt Russell and Goldy Hawn
Winner: Thomas Harrison, Tyler
Friday November 28, 2025
Question: Tomorrow Island and Yesterday Island sit in the middle of which body of water?
Answer: Bering Strait
Winner: Josh Patterson, Tyler
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Question: Which is the most called type of home service professional the after Thanksgiving?
Answer: Plumber
Winner: Ronnie Davis, Tyler
Tuesday November 25, 2025
Question: Which Texas city is home to the Million Barrel Museum?
Answer: Monahans
Winner: Hunter Lee, Tyler
Monday November 24, 2025
Question: In which movie was Robin William’s character’s name Euphegenia?
Answer: Mrs. Doubtfire
Winner: Steve Anderson, Winona
Friday November 21, 2025
Question: Once bitten = what?
Answer: Twice Shy
Winner: Jason Shoffner, Flint
Thursday November 20, 2025
Question: What mode of transportation was the Penny Farthing?
Answer: Bicycle
Winner: Tim Esteridge, Tyler
Wednesday November 19, 2025
Question: According to modern geographers how many oceans does the earth have?
Answer: 5
Winner: Ethan Kinde, Gilmer
Tuesday November 18, 2025
Question: What is the official state cooking implement of Texas?
Answer: Dutch Oven
Winner: Aaron Shaw, Gilmer
Monday November 17, 2025
Question: Which James Bond film was the first with Pierce Brosnan in the iconic role?
Answer: Goldeneye
Winner: Kermit Ward, Whitehouse
Friday November 14, 2025
Question: What is the source of the white whale metaphor of obsessively chasing an elusive goal?
Answer: Moby Dick
Winner: Tinsley Harris, Whitehouse
Thursday November 13, 2025
Question: What is the most produced rifle in the world?
Answer: AK-47
Winner: Salvadore Silva, Tyler
Wednesday November 12, 2025
Question: If you’re shipping at the original Hilo Hattie’s what city are you in?
Answer: Honolulu
Winner: Malik Stewart, Longview
Tuesday November 11, 2025
Question: What was the common slang term for US infantrymen in WW1?
Answer: Doughboys
Winner: Gene Merriman, Longview
Monday November 10, 2025
Question: A New York cop splits his lottery winnings with a waitress – what movie is that?
Answer: It Could Happen to You
Winner: Stanley Burton, Kilgore
Friday November 7, 2025
Question: Which food chain once marketed its products finer lickin’ good?
Answer: KFC
Winner: Lincoln Moran, Tyler
Thursday November 6, 2025
Question: What is the only NFL team to leave it name behind when it changed cities?
Answer: Cleveland Browns
Winner: Richard Adams, Rusk
Wednesday November 5, 2025
Question: The Leaning Tower of Pisa Leans in what general direction?
Answer: South
Winner: Mike Oglesby, Tyler
Tuesday November 4, 2025
Question: If you look in the newspaper for household hints what Texas native is giving them to you?
Answer: Heloise
Winner: Jerry Giles, Hideaway
Monday November 3, 2025
Question: What is the term for the way dialogue was displayed in the movies during the silent era?
Answer: Intertitles
Winner: Bryan Fisher, Henderson
Temporary closure on Bellwood Road
TYLER — A portion of Bellwood Road between South Buckley Avenue and South Turner Avenue will be closed for Union Pacific railroad crossing maintenance and asphalt repairs beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26. Westbound traffic will be detoured south to Buckley Avenue and to Shaw Street. Eastbound traffic will be detoured south to Turner Avenue and to Shaw Street. The work is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, Oct. 28. Motorists are asked to obey the detours and use caution in the area.
Open house Oct. 26 for FM 2493 and Legacy Trails extension
TYLER — The Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding an open house Oct. 26 on a couple of major projects. Topics are the 4-lane widening of FM 2493 from FM 346 in Flint to the Cherokee County line and the extension of Legacy Trails in the city of Tyler. City officials say it’s an effort to share information and gather input on proposed amendments to the construction start dates for the projects. The open house will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Tyler Development Center Large Conference Room on W. Ferguson Street, across from City Hall. Click here for all the details.