Today is
Monday June 15, 2026
TYLER – The rescheduled test of Tyler’s Outdoor Warning System and Tyler Emergency Alert System will be on Thursday. At 11:00am, the City of Tyler will activate the Outdoor Warning System along with the Tyler Emergency Alert System (Sudden-link Communications). If you should have any questions concerning the operation of the Outdoor Warning System or the Tyler Emergency Alert System, please contact Amanda Cook, Tyler Police Department at 531-1030.
TYLER – A Tyler hospital has been included in Becker’s Hospital Review’s recently published the 2017 edition of “100 Great Community Hospitals.” It is a list based on hospitals’ accolades, quality of care and services provided to their patient populations. For the 5th year in a row CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler has earned this honor. The Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team selected hospitals for inclusion based on analysis of several ranking and award agencies. This includes U.S. News and World Report’s 2016-17 Honor Roll and specialty rankings, CMS star ratings, Leapfrog grades, Truven Health Analytics top hospitals, Most Wired hospitals and Magne accreditation. The hospitals included on this list are recognized for quality, patient satisfaction and overall excellence. Read the rest of this entry »
JACKSONVILLE – A man accused of attempted sexual assault and impersonating a public servant is in custody in Cherokee County. Arrested was Emmitt Harrell Christian, 22. He is said to have impersonated a police officer and hand cuffed a woman and groped and kissed her. When another car came to the park where the couple were, Christian is said to have released the woman and left.The woman then alerted authorities. With a description of the suspect, Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies found Christian and his pickup at Love’s Lookout. Read the rest of this entry »
ARP – A man wanted by numerous agencies have been arrested in a traffic stop in Arp. Tom Rece McPherson, 47 of Arp, was stopped by Arp police on Tuesday. According to the department’s Facebook page, McPherson was wanted by multiple Agencies on 7 felony warrants for forgery of a financial instrument. During the stop, officers found narcotics on him. They also seized several items from his motor vehicle that are used to commit forgery. Besides the outstanding warrants, McPherson has also been charged with possession of a controlled substance. He remains in the Smith County jail. Read the rest of this entry »
TYLER – A series of explosions and fire ripped through Tyler Welder’s Supply on U.S. Highway 271, just north of the Tyler city limits. It began around 1:45 Tuesday afternoon, forcing some evacuations and shutting down Highway 271 in both directions. By Tuesday night, traffic was flowing through the area again. Employees were able to flee the building and no injuries were reported. Smith County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Darrell Coslin told KETK, gas for welding supplies ignited and multiple explosions occurred when the blaze reached tanks, firing tanks and shrapnel high into the air. Firemen were still on the scene, watching as the fire burned itself out. Investigators will be trying to determine how the fire started.
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TYLER – A Tyler man is going to prison for drug trafficking. Nyrearae Lewis, 34, pleaded guilty on January 5 to possession with intent to distribute crack and powder cocaine. He was sentenced Tuesday to 57 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Ron Clark. According to federal prosecutors in May of last year, Lewis transported about 130 grams of cocaine to a residence in Tyler, Texas, with the intent to sell it. Once Lewis arrived at the house, he was assisted by the homeowner in converting some of the cocaine to around 44 grams of crack. The homeowner declined to purchase any of the cocaine so Lewis left with it. Shortly, his vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation and the cocaine was found under the passenger seat where Lewis was seated.
TYLER – The Tyler Public Library’s Paranormal Adult Summer Reading Program is underway. A special activity in conjunction with the program will be held Wednesday afternoon at 5:00. This activity will give you a chance to meet Panola County wildlife expert and cryptozoologist Jeff Stewart. He’s also known as The Cryptohulk. He will be sharing information on finding Bigfoot and other outdoor creatures. If you enjoy stories about things that go bump in the night, this session is right up your alley. And we may find out if evidence of bigfoot has been found in East Texas.
LUFKIN – A man has died at a Tyler hospital following a hit and run accident. Manuel Escobedo, 80, of Lufkin, was walking home Monday night when hit by a car on Martin Luther King Drive. He was taken to CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin and then flown to East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Police say the car was driven by Shanna Ellison, 20, of Lufkin. Charges against Ellison are pending and the accident remains under investigation. Read the rest of this entry »
JACKSONVILLE – One of two persons who hopped aboard a train in San Marcos, has been killed in Cherokee County. A Hispanic male was killed when he either jumped or fell from a Union Pacific freight train. The man’s body was found Tuesday morning on the railroad tracks just under a mile west of Jacksonville. A woman suffered a broken leg when she jumped from the train in the Troup area. The train, which had originated in Laredo, was carrying autos to Chicago. The Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation of the death.
TYLER – A Fishers, Indiana man has drawn prison time after pleading guilty to committing perjury. David Hernon, 56, formerly of Richardson, pleaded guilty in December 2015, to making false declarations before the court. He was sentenced Tuesday to 15 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield. Prosecutors say Hernon and his business partner had filed a suit against a Korean company. They alleged breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation, and unfair competition. During the 2014 trial of the case, the two men lied under oath and offered false exhibits to support their claim for damages. Read the rest of this entry »
CRYSTAL BEACH (AP) – Coast Guard officials say a body has been found near Crystal Beach on Galveston’s Bolivar Peninsula that matches the description of a Palestine woman. She went missing after trying to help her 4-year-old child struggling in the rough Gulf of Mexico surf. The Galveston County Sheriff’s office says witnesses told them Brandy Mosley, 33, went into the water Monday afternoon with a relative after a wave swept away her son. He had been playing in the sand at the edge of the water. The child, who was wearing water wings, and the relative made it back to shore but Mosley didn’t. Residents say visitors often are unaware of dangerous riptides along the beach.
LONGVIEW- There will be another test of Longview’s siren warning system on Wednesday. This will be the third week in a row the system has been tested because of faulty equipment. A technician from Oklahoma joined local technicians last Friday to make the necessary repairs. Last week, 12 of the city’s 20 sirens not not work properly. The week before, three of the sirens did not work correctly. And, besides the sirens, storm-damaged electronic equipment at the Public Safety Communications Center was either repaired or replaced. The equipment was damaged by an EF1 tornado that hit Longview on May 28th.
TYLER — A suspected intruder is in custody after a Smith County homeowner held him at gunpoint near FM 2767. KETK reports that according to the sheriff’s office, Robert Fitch managed to keep the suspect at bay until officials could arrive on scene. Fitch was not injured. The suspect was booked into the Smith County Jail on a charge of burglary of a habitation. He has been identified as Paul Brent Hopkins, 38, of Tyler. His bond was set at $20,000.
LONGVIEW — A Longview man is indicted for allegedly assaulting a police officer. In April, officers were called to a party on Tryon Road. According to KETK, they say a man pulled a knife on several people before leaving the scene. He was later identified as 18-year-old Dayton Mize. Officers say he ran from police and then cut his own wrist. He then reportedly punched an officer in the face and was later arrested. After receiving medical treatment, he was booked into the Gregg County Jail.
MARSHALL – One of Marshall’s “Most Wanted” suspects is now in custody. Monday afternoon around 2:00, Marshall police stopped a vehicle on Rosborough Springs Road. The passenger in the vehicle, identified as Dontrell “Wookie†Anderson, 23, fled the scene on foot. Anderson was arrested after a brief chase. He was booked into the Harrison County Jail on a felony parole warrant. More charges could be filed.