Today is
Wednesday November 27, 2024
CHAPEL HILL – The North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority is hosting a public workshop on Tuesday regarding the proposed extension of Toll 49. The Toll road currently runs from State Highway 110 to south and west of Tyler to Highway 69 north of Lindale. Now, they are looking at extending the toll road from Highway 110, between Tyler and Whitehouse, northward to Interstate Highway 20. At the come and go workshop session, you will learn about the project development process, provide route suggestions, and ask questions about the project. The workshop will run from 5:30 to 7:30pm, at the Chapel Hill High School.
TYLER – A Tyler business is the third quarter Beauty and Business Award winner, presented by Keep Tyler Beautiful. The award was presented to Pollard-Heines Property for their retail location on the corner of Beckham Avenue and Fifth Street. The public nominated the business for the award. The Keep Tyler Beautiful board selected the winner. The board especially liked the choice made by the property owner to plant native grasses and plants in their flower beds. The winner of the award is presented a certificate and yard sign from the Keep Tyler Beautiful Board.
SMITH COUNTY – A Smith County homicide is under investigation. It was reported shortly after 9:30 Sunday morning in an apartment on County Road 382 in the northeastern part of the county. The victim’s name has yet to be released. We will have more information when it becomes available.
TYLER – Applications are now being accepted for Azalea Belle for next year’s l Azalea and Spring Flower Trail in Tyler. The opportunity is open to Smith County freshman and sophomore high school girls. They wear antebellum dresses throughout this three-weekend event, March 22 – April 7. They are used to promote Tyler, greet tourists, and pose for photographs. Applications are due January 30, 2019 and can be found online at http://www.visittyler.com/azaleatrail or at local high school counselor’s offices
LONGVIEW – Many people want to help the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center during the holidays, but are not in a position to adopt an animal. So, the center, and Longview PAWS, is offering another way that anyone can support their dogs and cats. You are invited to adopt Charlie, a stuffed dog, or Lucy, a stuffed cat. For a minimum $50 donation to Longview PAWS, you can take one of these adorable lovable stuffed animals home for Christmas. All of the proceeds will go directly to enriching the lives of the shelter animals.
TYLER – TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work throughout the district during the week of December 10. Schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention when traveling through work zones. Tyler Maintenance crews plan to conduct pavement repair operations on Farm Road 2015 at the junction of U.S. Highway 271. Crews will also conduct work on Farm Road 2908 just north of Farm Road 2767. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control at both locations. Read the rest of this entry »
LOS ANGELES – The Grammy Award nominations were released Friday morning. Two East Texas natives are on the list. Kacey Musgraves of Golden, Texas, received four nominations. Her album “Golden Hour” is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Country Album. A song she co-wrote, “Space Cowboy,” is nominated for Best Country song. She is also nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for “Butterflies.” Also nominated is Lee Ann Womack of Jacksonville. She is nominated in the Best Americana Album category for “The Lonely, the Lonesome and the Gone.” We will find out if the win February 10th
MABANK – One person was killed and one injured in a three vehicle accident in Van Zandt County. It occurred around 10:00 Thursday night on State Highway 198, five miles north of Mabank. Killed was Isiah Robertson Jr., 69, of Garland. He played for the Rams and the Bills in the 70s and early 80s and was a former two-time All-Pro linebacker. He founded a drug treatment program in Mabank called the House of Isaiah. The DPS says he was traveling at an unsafe speed on the wet road when he lost control of his vehicle. The limo was hit by a pickup. The limo was then hit by an oncoming car. The pickup’s driver, Aron Keith Green, 37, of Ben Wheeler. suffered minor injuries
TYLER – There is a new head today at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals. He is Jason Proctor. He becomes president of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler. In his new role, he will assume administrative control of the three hospital facilities and will oversee their operation. He make to transition as president after serving as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the hospitals since 2016. Proctor has more than a decade of operational leadership experience in both for-profit and not-for-profit health care.
TYLER – The Smith County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a woman accused of embezzlement. She is Holly Leann Elliott, 42. She is wanted for theft of property valued at $30,000, but less than $150,000. She is accused of embezzling over $100,000 from a local business. Elliott is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around 115 pounds. She has blonde hair and brown eyes. If you know where she can be found, you are asked to contact the Smith County Sheriff’s Office at 903-566-6600.
TYLER – The Rotary Christmas Parade was held in downtown Tyler on November 29th. It was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tyler, South Tyler Rotary, and Sunrise Rotary. This year’s parade theme was, “Be the Inspiration.†Over 100 groups and individuals participated in this year’s parade. The winners selected in six categories were:
*Best Holiday Theme- At Home Healthcare
*Best Band – Tyler Junior College
*Brightest Entry – Hospitality Health ER
*Spirit Award – Vernon Rivers & Goldwings
*Most Creative – Kings Academy Christian School
*Best Decorated – Kindle Dental
TYLER – Tyler police have identified a suspect in a recent robbery. He is Gabriel Lamando Johnson, 41, of Flint. He is a suspect in the robbery of Razzoo’s, on South Broadway, that occurred on November 19. Investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for aggravated robbery and a bond was set at $1,000,000. Johnson has a lengthy criminal history and is currently out on parole. He is considered to be armed and dangerous. If you have any information, please contact any law enforcement agency or Tyler Crime Stoppers at 903-597-2833 with your information.
LONGVIEW – Due to the weather forecast, the annual Longview Christmas Parade has been rescheduled to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 11. The Longview Fire Department color guard will lead off the parade. There are bands and floats, numerous organizations, over 100 entries in all. And, of course, Santa Claus will be on hand. The parade starts at the intersection of Whaley at Green streets, heads west on Whaley Street, turns south onto Horaney Street and then east onto Methvin Street before ending back at North Third Street. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own food and beverages, but food trucks will be strategically located throughout the downtown area. Read the rest of this entry »
LINDALE – As the funeral for former president George Bush was being held, his Points of Light organization honored a family working with Mercy Ships, which is based in Garden Valley, in northwestern Smith County. According to a news release, Mercy Ships volunteer Dr. Gary Parker, his wife, Susan and their two children, of Seattle, received the Daily Point of Light Award. Dr. Parker is the chief medical officer abord the Africa Mercy. It is the world’s largest charity hospital ship. When Dr. Parker first volunteered, he thought it would be a 3 month task. Thirty one years later, Dr. Parker, and his wife, who he met on board, continue to provide help to those living without access to safe, timely and affordable surgical care. Read the rest of this entry »
TROUP – The accident that killed a Troup man remains under investigation. Pronounced dead at the scene was Kevin Alexander Burleson, 37. The Department of Public Safety says his car was traveling at an unsafe speed when it left the road on a curve. The car went into a side way skid, hit a tree, and then rolled over. The accident occurred just before 4:45 Wednesday morning on County Road 2138, also known as Blackjack Road, four miles northwest of Troup.