TYLER – The investigation continues in an early Sunday morning shooting in northern Smith County. According to our news partner KETK, Smith County Sheriff Deputies arrived at the 100 block of Dobbs Terrace, and found 20-year-old Edgar Rios Villanueva with several gunshot wounds to his chest. He went to the hospital and is now listed in stable condition. Deputies are still searching for the suspected shooter, Nonaciano Carreno Hernandez, 43, of Tyler. Hernandez is now under an arrest warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with bond set at $400,000. If you have any information, call the Smith County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 566-6600.
LONGVIEW – Officials arrest a man in connection with an early Saturday morning fire that damaged two businesses and injured three Longview firefighters. According to our news partner KETK, Longview Fire Marshall Kevin May, said the fire is being investigated as an “intentionally set fire”. May also added that injuries to the firefighters are minor.
LUFKIN – Four murder warrants were issued Friday in Lufkin in connection to the April shooting death of Christopher “Lil Chris†Rogers on April 27th. According to our news partner KETK, Lufkin Police said they have an outstanding warrant. 19 year old Ta’Zyion “Dada†Douglas of Nacogdoches is at large and considered a flight risk. He is a black man is 5’6†and weighs 180 pounds. Authorities ask that if you know the whereabouts of Douglas to please contact them.
TYLER — The countdown to the 2021 Texas Rose Festival is underway following Friday night’s kickoff party. After a year off due to the pandemic, Rose Queen Anna Grace Hallmark is ready to get things going again. She tells KTBB, “I’m so excited to be able to start off again and meet all the new people from out of town and just start off the new year.” As for what makes the Rose Festival so special, Anna says, “I think it brings the community together and gives everyone a chance to come and see what the Rose Festival’s all about.” Read the rest of this entry »
SMITH COUNTY — During a June inspection of the Smith County Jail, a backup emergency system did not work and some required procedures, including providing inmates clean clothes at all times were not followed. According to our news partner KETK, Sheriff Larry Smith said the problems are being addressed. Sheriff Smith said that just before the inspection, the county had replaced a backup generator. But, at the time of the inspection, a minor wiring problem rendered it inoperable. It has since been fixed. He also added, the county has spent the money to buy more jumpsuits, so each inmate has two jumpsuits, so they will have clean clothes at all times. Sheriff Smith said the county is implementing and documenting these corrective measures and will ask the state to re-inspect the jail.
TYLER — There are reports of scammers posing as contractors, stealing thousands of dollars from East Texans looking to get their driveways paved. According to our news partner KETK. They often offer cheap and quick service on the condition that homeowners pay cash and up front. But once they receive money they never do the work. Mechele Mills, CEO and president of BBB in Central East Texas, says people should be careful with whom they hire. She says get a contract and as much information about the company. And for payment, use a credit card, instead of cash. In case of fraud, you’ll have a better chance of getting your money back.
TYLER — Tyler residents are asking city council to change rules regarding solar panels. According to our news partner KETK, the council is reviewing a ban on solar panels that was put in place in 2012. The ban restricted the use of these panels. Therefore, they could only be placed where they could not be seen by the public. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas is one of the states with solar energy potential because of its sunny weather.
TYLER – Tyler police detectives have obtained an arrest warrant on a suspect in a fatal weekend shooting at a Tyler daiquiri shop. Dycorrian Wayne Lofton, 22, of Jacksonville, has a warrant for murder with a $750,000 bond. Police say he is to be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with leads is asked to contact Tyler Police at 903-531-1000 or Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers at 903-597-2833. The case remains under investigation. Read the rest of this entry »
KILGORE – A manicurist was arrested and fired after he had allegedly touched a client inappropriately while giving her a manicure. That according to our news partner KETK. Kilgore Police say 49-year-old Qui Ngoc Nguyen, also known as Kevin, of Flint was arrested and terminated from Luxury Nail and Spa on North Kilgore Street. Investigators revealed that Nguyen was a registered sex offender in the State of Texas and had been employed by Luxury Nail and Spa for more than two years.
TYLER – The Tyler Police Department released the identity of the man who allegedly robbed three convenience stores and a donut shop in Tyler. Michael Edward Lout, 56 , is considered the suspect in all the robberies. Lout was charged with four counts of aggravated robbery and his bond was set to $300,000. According to our news partner KETK, the robbery calls began around 6:30 a.m., when Lout first robbed a convenience store on Tyler’s west southwest loop 323. There, Lout is said to have threatened a clerk with a knife. Investigators say he robbed three other businesses in succession. According to officials, Lout acted alone. It is not known if any injuries were sustained during the robberies.
TYLER – The investigation continues in an early Sunday morning shooting in northern Smith County. According to our news partner KETK, Smith County Sheriff Deputies arrived at the 100 block of Dobbs Terrace, and found 20-year-old Edgar Rios Villanueva with several gunshot wounds to his chest. He went to the hospital and is now listed in stable condition. Deputies are still searching for the suspected shooter, Nonaciano Carreno Hernandez, 43, of Tyler. Hernandez is now under an arrest warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with bond set at $400,000. If you have any information, call the Smith County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 566-6600.
Authorities make arrest in Longview fire
Posted/updated on:
August 9, 2021 at
2:30 pm
LONGVIEW – Officials arrest a man in connection with an early Saturday morning fire that damaged two businesses and injured three Longview firefighters. According to our news partner KETK, Longview Fire Marshall Kevin May, said the fire is being investigated as an “intentionally set fire”. May also added that injuries to the firefighters are minor.
Murder warrants issued in Lufkin shooting, suspect at large
Posted/updated on:
August 9, 2021 at
9:08 am
LUFKIN – Four murder warrants were issued Friday in Lufkin in connection to the April shooting death of Christopher “Lil Chris†Rogers on April 27th. According to our news partner KETK, Lufkin Police said they have an outstanding warrant. 19 year old Ta’Zyion “Dada†Douglas of Nacogdoches is at large and considered a flight risk. He is a black man is 5’6†and weighs 180 pounds. Authorities ask that if you know the whereabouts of Douglas to please contact them.
2021 Rose Festival countdown begins
Posted/updated on:
July 19, 2021 at
4:00 pm
TYLER — The countdown to the 2021 Texas Rose Festival is underway following Friday night’s kickoff party. After a year off due to the pandemic, Rose Queen Anna Grace Hallmark is ready to get things going again. She tells KTBB, “I’m so excited to be able to start off again and meet all the new people from out of town and just start off the new year.” As for what makes the Rose Festival so special, Anna says, “I think it brings the community together and gives everyone a chance to come and see what the Rose Festival’s all about.” (more…)
Smith County sheriff makes changes after jail fails inspection
Posted/updated on:
July 19, 2021 at
10:49 am
SMITH COUNTY — During a June inspection of the Smith County Jail, a backup emergency system did not work and some required procedures, including providing inmates clean clothes at all times were not followed. According to our news partner KETK, Sheriff Larry Smith said the problems are being addressed. Sheriff Smith said that just before the inspection, the county had replaced a backup generator. But, at the time of the inspection, a minor wiring problem rendered it inoperable. It has since been fixed. He also added, the county has spent the money to buy more jumpsuits, so each inmate has two jumpsuits, so they will have clean clothes at all times. Sheriff Smith said the county is implementing and documenting these corrective measures and will ask the state to re-inspect the jail.
Asphalt paving scams in East Texas
Posted/updated on:
July 19, 2021 at
10:05 am
TYLER — There are reports of scammers posing as contractors, stealing thousands of dollars from East Texans looking to get their driveways paved. According to our news partner KETK. They often offer cheap and quick service on the condition that homeowners pay cash and up front. But once they receive money they never do the work. Mechele Mills, CEO and president of BBB in Central East Texas, says people should be careful with whom they hire. She says get a contract and as much information about the company. And for payment, use a credit card, instead of cash. In case of fraud, you’ll have a better chance of getting your money back.
Tyler residents urge city council to lift ban on solar panels
Posted/updated on:
July 19, 2021 at
10:05 am
TYLER — Tyler residents are asking city council to change rules regarding solar panels. According to our news partner KETK, the council is reviewing a ban on solar panels that was put in place in 2012. The ban restricted the use of these panels. Therefore, they could only be placed where they could not be seen by the public. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas is one of the states with solar energy potential because of its sunny weather.
Warrant issued in daiquiri shop murder
Posted/updated on:
June 29, 2021 at
1:11 pm
TYLER – Tyler police detectives have obtained an arrest warrant on a suspect in a fatal weekend shooting at a Tyler daiquiri shop. Dycorrian Wayne Lofton, 22, of Jacksonville, has a warrant for murder with a $750,000 bond. Police say he is to be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with leads is asked to contact Tyler Police at 903-531-1000 or Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers at 903-597-2833. The case remains under investigation. (more…)
Registered sex offender arrested for indecency in Kilgore
Posted/updated on:
June 28, 2021 at
11:56 am
KILGORE – A manicurist was arrested and fired after he had allegedly touched a client inappropriately while giving her a manicure. That according to our news partner KETK. Kilgore Police say 49-year-old Qui Ngoc Nguyen, also known as Kevin, of Flint was arrested and terminated from Luxury Nail and Spa on North Kilgore Street. Investigators revealed that Nguyen was a registered sex offender in the State of Texas and had been employed by Luxury Nail and Spa for more than two years.
Tyler police identify man charged with four counts aggravated robbery
Posted/updated on:
June 7, 2021 at
2:36 pm
TYLER – The Tyler Police Department released the identity of the man who allegedly robbed three convenience stores and a donut shop in Tyler. Michael Edward Lout, 56 , is considered the suspect in all the robberies. Lout was charged with four counts of aggravated robbery and his bond was set to $300,000. According to our news partner KETK, the robbery calls began around 6:30 a.m., when Lout first robbed a convenience store on Tyler’s west southwest loop 323. There, Lout is said to have threatened a clerk with a knife. Investigators say he robbed three other businesses in succession. According to officials, Lout acted alone. It is not known if any injuries were sustained during the robberies.
TYLER – The investigation continues in an early Sunday morning shooting in northern Smith County. According to our news partner KETK, Smith County Sheriff Deputies arrived at the 100 block of Dobbs Terrace, and found 20-year-old Edgar Rios Villanueva with several gunshot wounds to his chest. He went to the hospital and is now listed in stable condition. Deputies are still searching for the suspected shooter, Nonaciano Carreno Hernandez, 43, of Tyler. Hernandez is now under an arrest warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with bond set at $400,000. If you have any information, call the Smith County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 566-6600.
LONGVIEW – Officials arrest a man in connection with an early Saturday morning fire that damaged two businesses and injured three Longview firefighters. According to our news partner KETK, Longview Fire Marshall Kevin May, said the fire is being investigated as an “intentionally set fire”. May also added that injuries to the firefighters are minor.
TYLER — The countdown to the 2021 Texas Rose Festival is underway following Friday night’s kickoff party. After a year off due to the pandemic, Rose Queen Anna Grace Hallmark is ready to get things going again. She tells KTBB, “I’m so excited to be able to start off again and meet all the new people from out of town and just start off the new year.” As for what makes the Rose Festival so special, Anna says, “I think it brings the community together and gives everyone a chance to come and see what the Rose Festival’s all about.” Read the rest of this entry »
SMITH COUNTY — During a June inspection of the Smith County Jail, a backup emergency system did not work and some required procedures, including providing inmates clean clothes at all times were not followed. According to our news partner KETK, Sheriff Larry Smith said the problems are being addressed. Sheriff Smith said that just before the inspection, the county had replaced a backup generator. But, at the time of the inspection, a minor wiring problem rendered it inoperable. It has since been fixed. He also added, the county has spent the money to buy more jumpsuits, so each inmate has two jumpsuits, so they will have clean clothes at all times. Sheriff Smith said the county is implementing and documenting these corrective measures and will ask the state to re-inspect the jail.
TYLER — There are reports of scammers posing as contractors, stealing thousands of dollars from East Texans looking to get their driveways paved. According to our news partner KETK. They often offer cheap and quick service on the condition that homeowners pay cash and up front. But once they receive money they never do the work. Mechele Mills, CEO and president of BBB in Central East Texas, says people should be careful with whom they hire. She says get a contract and as much information about the company. And for payment, use a credit card, instead of cash. In case of fraud, you’ll have a better chance of getting your money back.
TYLER — Tyler residents are asking city council to change rules regarding solar panels. According to our news partner KETK, the council is reviewing a ban on solar panels that was put in place in 2012. The ban restricted the use of these panels. Therefore, they could only be placed where they could not be seen by the public. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas is one of the states with solar energy potential because of its sunny weather.
TYLER – Tyler police detectives have obtained an arrest warrant on a suspect in a fatal weekend shooting at a Tyler daiquiri shop. Dycorrian Wayne Lofton, 22, of Jacksonville, has a warrant for murder with a $750,000 bond. Police say he is to be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with leads is asked to contact Tyler Police at 903-531-1000 or Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers at 903-597-2833. The case remains under investigation. Read the rest of this entry »
KILGORE – A manicurist was arrested and fired after he had allegedly touched a client inappropriately while giving her a manicure. That according to our news partner KETK. Kilgore Police say 49-year-old Qui Ngoc Nguyen, also known as Kevin, of Flint was arrested and terminated from Luxury Nail and Spa on North Kilgore Street. Investigators revealed that Nguyen was a registered sex offender in the State of Texas and had been employed by Luxury Nail and Spa for more than two years.
TYLER – The Tyler Police Department released the identity of the man who allegedly robbed three convenience stores and a donut shop in Tyler. Michael Edward Lout, 56 , is considered the suspect in all the robberies. Lout was charged with four counts of aggravated robbery and his bond was set to $300,000. According to our news partner KETK, the robbery calls began around 6:30 a.m., when Lout first robbed a convenience store on Tyler’s west southwest loop 323. There, Lout is said to have threatened a clerk with a knife. Investigators say he robbed three other businesses in succession. According to officials, Lout acted alone. It is not known if any injuries were sustained during the robberies.