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Tuesday May 13, 2025
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AUSTIN – In a report from the Texas Tribune, it was announced that Texas lawmakers are considering renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” following former President Trumpâs lead.
Senate Bill 1717, authored by Sen. Mayes Middleton, passed the Senate 20-11 and now heads to the House. If approved, all state agencies would be required to use the new name. Supporters say it promotes American pride, while opponents argue the change is unnecessary and politically motivated.
A related resolution recognizing the Gulfâs âstrategic importanceâ also passed. Critics noted that the Gulf of Mexico is a historically recognized name worldwide.
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CANTON – The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that Interstate 20 will be closed heading east and west near Canton starting on Sunday night. Our news partners at KETK reports that starting at 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 crews will close I-20 so they can install a new bridge deck at Farm to Markey Road 17, which is northeast of Canton on I-20 in Van Zandt County. Traffic on I-20 will be redirected onto service roads until the work is completed at around 5 a.m. on Monday, April 28.
NEW LONDON, Texas – The West Rusk County Consolidated ISD is once again looking at voters to pass a proposed bond totaling $23,404,459. The funds would be used to build a new elementary school. This bond comes after voters rejected the districtâs last two attempted bonds which aimed to fix aging or broken infrastructure, including mold and water damage, in the districtâs schools. The district’s bond page breaks down what the new elementary school campus would feature, including a new music room and a multi-purpose gymnasium with a stage.
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TYLER – Tyler City Council approved Municipal Court Presiding Judge Amy McCulloughâs appointment of Attorneys Kristina Ross and Tab Beall as alternate judges. Following their approval Wednesday, both were officially sworn in. According to a release from the city, Kristina Ross is an attorney at Beard & Harris, PLLC in Tyler. Her practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and sports agency and management. She has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 2011 and is a member of the Smith County Bar Association. Tab Beall is a lifelong Tyler resident and attorney with over 40 years of legal experience, including serving as a partner at Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP. He has been a member of the Smith County Bar Association since 1981 and served as president from 2002-2003.
UPDATE: Our news partner KETK is reporting that the Wood County Sheriffâs Office has arrested Timothy Nall on child sexual assault charges.
MINEOLA â The Wood County Sheriffâs Office is asking for the publicâs help finding Timothy Daniel Nall, a former pastor at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Mineola. The sheriffâs office said that Nall is currently wanted on a warrant for sexual assault of a child. This is reportedly the sheriffâs office second warrant for Nall for a similar offense but with a different child victim.
In 2023, KETK reported that Nall was arrested for charges of indecency with a child by sexual contact. Earlier this month, KETKâs Ashlyn Anderson spoke with that victimâs family about the seeming lack of progress in the case against Nall following his last arrest. Read the rest of this entry »
HENDERSON COUNTY – Texas – Two people were arrested on Friday after the Henderson County Sheriffâs Office reportedly found methamphetamines, heroin and pills in an RV. Our news partners at KETK report that narcotics investigators, K9 units and other deputies executed a search warrant for a recreational vehicle hidden in a wooden area near Moore Station.
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ARP, Texas – Our news partners at KETK report that The City of Arp said they are currently without electrical power and that thereâs no timeline for when power will be restored. The Kilgore Police Department also said that parts of northwest Kilgore are without power. You can find updates on both reported outages here.
LONGVIEW – Longviewâs Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is currently running an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Survey and is looking for the public’s help in placing EV charging stations across the city. Our news partners at KETK report that the survey page allows participants to directly place a pin anywhere within the city. Those who want to make suggestions in-person can do so at the MPO’s public meeting on Wednesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Maude Cobb Convention Center.
BULLARD, Texas – The Bullard Independent School District is in mourning after a high school student died in a motor vehicle crash on Wednesday. According to our news partner KETK, Madison Nelson, a 9th grader, passed away in the crash, according to a statement released by the district. She represented the 2024 freshman class as a homecoming duchess in this past fall semester.
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