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Thursday November 28, 2024
TYLER – Starting Monday, Tyler began converting its water disinfection process to free chlorine for a period ending November 19th. The city uses a combination of free chlorine and ammonia to disinfect its drinking water supply prior to customer distribution. It is standard industry practice to periodically convert back to free chlorine to improve and maintain the highest water quality standards. Generally, there are no noticeable changes in water quality as a result of this temporary conversion. If you should experience a discoloration, temporarily flush faucets, tubs and toilets, until the water has cleared. Clothing should not be washed during times of discoloration to reduce the possibility of staining. Prior to washing clothing, customers may want to run a little water in a bathtub to check for discoloration. Periodic pressure drops may also be experienced due to the City’s extensive flushing efforts. Noticeable water quality changes associated with conversions are normally short lived and are not public health risks. Read the rest of this entry »
KILGORE – Authorities are looking for two persons who led officers on a two county chase in East Texas. It started around 8:45 Monday morning when a state trooper tried to pull over a black Mercedes Benz in northeastern Smith County. The speeding vehicle lead officers on a chase at speeds topping 100 miles an hour. The chase ended in Kilgore, off State Highway 135, when the driver and his passenger split up, and fled on foot. A search for the men, which included K9 units from Smith County, turned up no trace of the suspects.
SMITH COUNTY – The Cajun Navy of Bossier City is asking Smith County residents to help with donations for hurricane Michael victims. They will be collecting items through 5:00pm Friday at four locations in Smith County. They are accepting donations of food, including baby food, pet supplies and hygiene items. They are also collecting cleaning supplies, dry goods, as well as hand tools, tarps, nails, and any other basic supplies needed to help individuals and families start the rebuilding process. The drop off locations are, in Tyler, Community Yoga, Studio B and Wright Way Services and in Lindale at the Lindale Fire Department.
LINDALE – An attempted robbery remains under investigation by Lindale police. According to the department’s Facebook posting, it happened in the parking lot of the Best Western. A while male, dressed all in black, approached a truck and tried to rob the driver. He fled without taking anything. He is believed to have gotten out of a dark blue or purple Mazda Passenger car. If you can help identify the suspect you are asked to contact the Lindale Police Department. Read the rest of this entry »
TYLER – Here’s a look at road work planned in the Tyler district of TxDOT during the week of October 22nd. 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.
Nighttime pavement marking operations are ongoing around Tyler. The contractor is utilizing slow-moving mobile operations to install new pavement markings. Work is being conducted from 8:00pm to 6:00am, Sunday through Thursday nights until the project is completed. Brief delays are possible. Read the rest of this entry »
TYLER – Early voting is ready to start in next month’s general election. The November 6th general election will find area voters deciding everything from bond issues to who will be walking the halls of congress. The early voting, which starts on Monday, will run through November 2nd. There are five early voting locations in Smith County. The HUB on East Ferguson, the Heritage Building on Bellwood Road, the Lindale Public Library, the Noonday Community Center and the Whitehouse Municipal Court. Read the rest of this entry »
JACKSONVILLE – The do not use water order is being lifted for the remaining area served by the Craft-Turney Water Supply Corporation in Cherokee County. It was lifted based on the results from additional samples collected from the remaining limited area of the system under the ban on October 16th. An evaluation of the results for these samples indicate that though the chlorothalonil is still present at low levels in this area, the levels detected are well below those that would pose a health concern. The initial order was issued October 3rd after the fungicide was discovered in the water. The TCEQ continues to investigate this incident to determine the source and cause of this incident, and to evaluate compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
LONGVIEW – A Longview man is in jail on sexual assault charges. Being held under a $25,000 bond is Jacob Alexander Terrell, 20. According to the Longview News Journal, the victim said she was assaulted in her car after dropping by Terrell’s house to return some of his belongings. She was able to escape to a family member’s home and call police. An officer reported seeing bruises on the victim’s throat and red marks on her head. Terrell was later arrested at his home on Gilmer Road.
AUSTIN – Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow. The grand prize now tops $1 billion. And that is growing each hour. In Texas, ticket sales are over $44 million, with the mega million sales over $64,000 every minute. State records show the top selling lottery ticket store in Tyler is D and N Grocery on West Bow. In Longview, the number one ticket seller is Scotties on West Hawkins Parkway. In the entire Tyler district, leading the list is A Deels’s #7 in Lufkin. In Texas, ticket sales for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing stops at 9:45pm.
TYLER – The City of Tyler, Smith County, and Heart of Tyler have decided to partner with The Retail Coach. The nation’s leading economic development recruitment firm will help expand downtown Tyler’s business, hospitality, entertainment as well as living offerings. The hiring of the firm comes at the same time as the county and the city formed the County Seat Coalition. The members will focus on identifying ways to encourage economic development in downtown Tyler. The Retail Coach team will be creating downtown profile reports and marketing tools to prepare city leaders to present the downtown area regionally and nationally to potential economic development prospects. Over the next few weeks, The Retail Coach will be meeting with business and property owners throughout downtown Tyler. Aaron Farmer, Senior Vice President of the firm, will be visiting Tyler in the next few weeks.
LONGVIEW – The Gregg County District Clerk has announced that jury duty has been canceled for district court for Monday. Barbara Duncan said persons who received a jury summons for Monday, October 22, are not required to attend.
PALESTINE – The City of Palestine is issuing a boil water notice for residents on Murchison Street from Murchison Street apartments to North Hurst Street. The action is needed because of a water valve replacement. To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.
AUSTIN – Tyler’s unemployment number is still better that the state’s figure. Texas’ unemployment rate is the lowest in four decades. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in September, down from 3.9% in August. Tyler’s unemployment number went from 3.7% in August to 3.5% last month. A year ago it was 3.8%. Longview’s unemployment number was steady in August and September at 4%. A year ago, Longview’s jobless total was 4.5%.
MARSHALL – An East Texas man is in jail after leading area officers on a chase. It began just before 12:30 Thursday afternoon when police went to Frank Street on a welfare check. That is where they met Tony Parish, 49, of Marshall. They say he became aggressive toward the officers and then got in his vehicle and drove away. The chase took officers on Highway 80 westbound and into Harrison County. During the chase Parish is said o have driven into oncoming traffic on Highway 80 near Hallsville. Harrison County sheriff’s deputies were finally able to stop his vehicle. He was taken into custody and transported by Marshall Police to Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Marshall for evaluation. He was later booked into the Harrison County Jail on one count each of assault on a peace officer and evading arrest.
LONGVIEW – A man accused of a Longview robbery has been arrested. Peyton Dajon Horton, 24, of Longview, is accused of robbing a convenience store on Pine Tree Road around 1:45 Thursday morning. Horton was identified by his physical description and was found in the area about two hours later. The small handgun used in the robbery was found in his possession. It turns out the gun was stolen from a vehicle in August of last year. Besides the robbery charge, Horton was taken to the Gregg County Jail on 5 outstanding warrants.