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Wednesday June 10, 2026
TYLER – Tyler has received an award from the Texas Historical Commission. The city received the Anice B. Read Award of Excellence in Community Heritage Development. It’s a first for the city. Tyler was recognized as one of Texas’ earliest communities to initiate a municipal preservation program. The city was also recognized for the renowned Azalea Trails and Rose Garden, which attract more than 100,000 people each year. According to a news release from the commission, Tyler was acknowledged for its six districts and 22 individual buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places as well as 124 local landmarks.
AUSTIN – A Tyler woman is one of 8 persons named by Governor Greg Abbott to the Dental Review Committee. Amanda Richardson was appointed for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. According to a news release from the governor’s office, the committee serves on informal settlement conference panels to determine whether an informal disposition of a contested case against a license holder is appropriate, and to make recommendations for the disposition of the complaint or allegation. Read the rest of this entry »
TYLER – All lanes of Troup Highway between Shiloh Road and Grande Boulevard were reopened by 2:30 Thursday morning following a fire around 7:00 Wednesday night. Firefighters tell KETK the fire started inside Elder’s Antique Repair and Furniture Restoration, a furniture upholstery business inside a residential home. When they got there, flames were 100 feet high. There was even an explosion. Investigators with the Tyler Fire Marshal’s Office reported that the presence of various chemicals used at the business likely contributed to the fire’s intensity. Interviews with the occupant determined the presence of an operating space heater in the area/building where the fire is believed to have originated. Estimated dollar loss is approximately $170,000. The 80-year-old owner was transported to a local hospital and later transferred to a Dallas burn hospital for further treatment. Additionally, one firefighter sustained a minor injury that did not require transport to a medical facility. Read the rest of this entry »
TYLER – When The BBB’s Annual Luncheon and Awards Banquet takes place on March 6th, besides the year in review, 4 awards will be presented. The BBB Awards for Excellence goes to three 3 companies and one 1 nonprofit who exemplify ethical behavior and display integrity in all aspects of their operations; toward their employees, vendors, customers, and within their community. Twenty-four organizations have been nominated for the BBB awards. Read the rest of this entry »
PALESTINE – A Palestine High School teacher is under investigation. KETK reports a school district spokesperson said the district received a report of an alleged inappropriate relationship last week. The teacher, whose name has not been released, has been put on leave.
TYLER – The East Texas Food Bank has broken ground on a new $3 million expansion. The facility will help them store and distribute more healthy, nutritious food to feed persons in need. The size and capacity of the East Texas Food Bank’s facilities were reviewed during the strategic planning process. It was determined that an expansion of the current facilities would be a crucial measure in reaching their long-term strategic distribution goals. Construction on Robertson Road is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. Read the rest of this entry »
TYLER – The Tyler Police Department has announced classes on gas pump skimming trends. The interactive classes are for gas station owners and clerks. It will be held at the South Tyler Police Station on Cumberland Road on February 16th and March 2. The classes start at 9:00 each morning. Each class will deal with recent trends in pump skimming, how to look out for devices planted in pumps and include a question and answer session with members of the North Texas Financial Crimes Task Force. Space is limited. If you would like to attend, or need more information, contact detective Jeff Roberts at [email protected] or at 903-531-1071.
LONGVIEW – Four persons have been arrested as Longview authorities served search warrants at several motels. The arrests were made at the Globe Inn, the American Dream Inn, and the Palace Inn, all on East Marshall. Taken into custody were two Longview residents as well as residents from Gilmer and Tatum. A large amount of drugs and prescription medication was seized. And, besides the drug charges, one of the suspects was also charged with possession of a prohibited weapons. All four were booked into the Gregg County Jail. Read the rest of this entry »
LUFKIN – The truck used in the theft of an ATM in Lufkin has been located. The dump truck and the ATM, were found Wednesday morning near the Angelina College baseball field. Someone stole the truck from Brown’s Paving and then took a fork lift from a construction site on Hill Street. Then, early Tuesday morning, the suspect went to the Regions Bank on South John Redditt Drive. The forklift was used to free the ATM from the pavement and to take it to the truck. The suspect then drove away, taking an undisclosed amount of cash. The fork lift was left at the scene.
TYLER – Merchandise has been stolen from a store in Tyler’s Broadway Square Mall. The theft happened Monday at Victoria’s Secret. Someone stole 60 pairs women’s panties valued at nearly $1,000. Police spokesman Don Martin said there is currently no suspect information.
TYLER – Some long time employees were recognized by Smith County Commissioners’ at Tuesday meeting. Among the 11 employees recognized for their many years of service were Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Quincy Beavers (pictured) and County Court-at-Law No. 2 Judge Randall Rogers. Judge Beavers was recognized Tuesday for 35 years of service to Smith County, 24 years of that as J P. Judge Rogers was honored for 30 years of service to the county. Also among those honored was Precinct 4 County Commissioner JoAnn Hampton, who is celebrating 15 years of service to the county.
TYLER – CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Tyler, part of CHRISTUS Health, has been recognized with the American Medical Group Association’s 2017 Acclaim Award. Each year the award, supported by the AMGA Foundation, goes to a single medical group or other organized system of care that are bringing the American health care system closer to the ideal delivery model, one that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic announced the award during a Tuesday morning news conference.
TYLER – Two more traffic boxes in Tyler have been turned into works of art. The two newest boxes are sponsored by Marvin United Methodist Church at the corner of Bois D’Arc Avenue and Elm Street, and by Dunn Transmissions at the corner of Erwin Street and Palace Avenue. The Keep Tyler Beautiful Beauty and the Beauty and the Box program began in 2016. It was designed to take traffic boxes and transform them into beautiful works of art by local artists. What started as a pilot program of ten boxes in the Downtown Business Arts and Culture District has grown to 19 vinyl-wrapped boxes all across the city with more boxes in the works. Read the rest of this entry »
MARSHALL – There was a slight drop in crime in Marshall in 2017. In a report released Monday, there were a total of 2,653 crimes reported last year; a one percent drop from the 2,691 crimes reported in 2016. One of the areas of crime with a major decline was the number of homicides. There was one homicide in 2017, and three were reported in 2016. In 2017, bicycle thefts declined by 100% with zero reports as opposed to five in 2016. According to the report, persistent patrolling, education about how to prevent or reduce vehicle burglaries and the watchful eyes of citizens also played a part in the number of auto burglaries decreasing by 14% in 2017. Read the rest of this entry »
GILMER – Through the efforts of a variety of law enforcement agencies, an Upshur County man has been arrested for a Florida murder. Uphsur County Sheriff’s deputies and deputies with the U.S. Marshall Service arrested, Monday afternoon, Billy Baker, 50. He is accused of the August 2017 death of Candice Cooper, 38, of Lindale. Baker had told authorities he was a short distance away when he saw she was unresponsive in the water and pulled her on shore at Smathers Beach. He said he called 911 and started CPR. She was later pronounced dead at a Key West hospital.