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Thursday July 23, 2026
UPDATE: The boil water notice in Mount Enterprise was rescinded on Friday due to all conditions requiring the notice being resolved.
MOUNT ENTERPRISE – A boil water notice has been issued in Mount Enterprise following a water line break. A notice has been issued to all Mount Enterprise Water Supply Corporation customers, asking them to boil water for at least 2 minutes and to let it cool before consumption.
“To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and making ice should be boiled and cooled to prior use,” Mount Enterprise Water Supply Corporation said. “The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two (2) minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.”
Water system officials will provide a notice when water is safe for consumption. For questions or concerns about the boil water notice, residents may contact the water office at 903-822-3464.
Tyler –
Four Tyler ISD campuses have been recognized as Star Schools on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll Schools list, presented by Educational Results Partnership (ERP) as part of the national Campaign for Business and Education Excellence. The honored schools include Owens Elementary School, Andy Woods Elementary School, Birdwell Dual Language Immersion School, and Early College High School. The Texas Honor Roll recognizes schools that demonstrate consistently high academic achievement and progress. In 2025, approximately 15% of eligible schools statewide earned a place on the list, with 1,076 schools across Texas receiving the distinction. Read the rest of this entry »
PANOLA COUNTY – 
A body was found floating in Clear Lake Thursday afternoon in Panola County. According to our news partner KETK and the Panola County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received reports of an unoccupied boat floating in the area off Country Road 4552. Once deputies arrived at the lake, along with game wardens, the boat was recovered, and a body was discovered floating nearby. The Justice of the Peace was notified about the investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, an autopsy has been ordered, and the victim is being transported to the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences (SWIFS) in Dallas for examination. No foul play is suspected at this time, and family members have been notified. The victim will not be identified until family members have been contacted.
VAN ZANDT COUNTY — Two people in Van Zandt County have been arrested after officers discovered an emaciated dog left outside in freezing weather on their property over the weekend. According to our news partner KETK, this happened Jan 24, when the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at a property where a male shepherd-mix dog was found chained to a tree.
The dog was found to appear emaciated, with ice coating his fur, and had no access to shelter to protect him from the 20-degree weather. The sheriff’s office requested assistance from the SPCA‘s Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit, which promptly arrived at the scene.
The dog’s owners, Charles Brumbelow and Darla Brumbelow, agreed to surrender the dog to the SPCA of Texas. The dog is currently being treated for starvation after being transported to the SPCA of Texas’s Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center in Dallas. The pair were arrested and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail the same day with cruelty to nonlivestock animal charges. Their bonds were set at $5,000 each, but they have since bonded out.
EAST TEXAS — With temperatures expected to return to freezing across East Texas overnight, several warming shelters in our area remain open, offering a warm place to stay, with some providing beds and cots to spend the night. Our news partner KETK has the list, you can find it here.
WINNSBORO – Due to a water line break, the City of Winnsboro has issued a boil water notice. According to our news partner KETK, the notice has been issued for all of the City of Winnsboro public water system customers, asking them to boil water for at least 2 minutes and to let it cool off before consumption. City officials will notify customers when water is safe to consume and will issue a rescission notice. For questions or concerns about the boil water notice, Winnsboro residents may contact the water office at 903-342-3654
MARSHALL —
Our news partners at KETK report that Marshall ISD has been closed for the past several days due to icy road conditions. Now, the district is warning families of a fraudulent email that claims school will be canceled for the remainder of the week. “Marshall ISD has been made aware of a fraudulent email that is going around, falsely stating that campuses will remain closed this week due to icy road conditions,” the district said. “If you have received this email, please disregard.” The district said it plans to resume school on Thursday and is looking into the fraudulent emails sent out.
TYLER – The City of Tyler is investing in smarter infrastructure by tapping into the community’s local talent. Through a new partnership with the University of Texas at Tyler, the City is connecting classroom learning with community needs to build safer and smarter transportation systems. On Wednesday, January 28, the City of Tyler and University of Texas at Tyler Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and Management formally established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen infrastructure planning, transportation systems and real-world learning opportunities in Tyler.
“This will help us bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application,” said City Engineer Cameron Williams. “Over the past few years, we’ve welcomed five UT Tyler interns who worked side by side with our Traffic Engineering Department, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects that serve our community.”
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RUSK – The City of Rusk has issued a boil water notice for some of their residents after a 10-inch water main broke on Saturday. According to our news partner KETK, residents on the City’s water system who live in the following areas are required to bring any water to a vigorous rolling boil for at least two minutes before any cleaning or consumption:
US Hwy 84 East, starting at the intersection of Guinn Hill, only affecting 227, 305, 318 Quinn Hill Drive. All City of Rusk water customers heading east along US Hwy 84 and north of US Hwy 84 East. All City of Rusk customers south of US Hwy 84 East, inside of the Rusk City limits from the intersection of Park St. and Euclid St. north to US Hwy 84 East. Read the rest of this entry »
North Texas – Due to ongoing icy conditions in parking lots and public areas, additional Texas Department of Public Safety offices will remain closed on January 28 in the following counties. Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Ellis, Denton, Erath, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hood, Johnson, Marion, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Panola, Parker, Rusk, Rains, Smith, Somervell, Tarrant, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wise and Wood county. If you had a scheduled appointment on January 28, you will be contacted by the email you provided to reschedule your appointment.
TYLER – 
The city of Tyler reports that progress continues on the City of Tyler’s 2025 Structure Flooding Project, with design and pre-construction work underway for drainage improvements on Kidd Drive and Downing Street. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the City Council awarded a $587,169.20 construction contract to W.M. Miller Construction Company, Inc. for improvements on Downing Street and Kidd Drive. This phase of the project will deliver long-term flood relief for residents and address aging stormwater infrastructure in the area. Read the rest of this entry »
MARSHALL – The City of Marshall cancelled their water distribution for Wednesday. This was because of a water line leak.
City officials posted this statement on facebook, “The City’s water system is stable, with no new leaks identified and all previous leaks repaired. Water service is not shut off, and the water supply is safe and not compromised. Today’s water distribution is purely a precautionary measure to stay ahead of any potential issues. There is no current problem with the water system. Crews will continue monitoring the system, and updates will be shared as information becomes available. ”
You can get further information on the City of Marshall Facebook page and website.
TYLER – City of Tyler non-emergency offices resumed operations on Wednesday. As travel conditions continue to improve, the City urges drivers to exercise caution. Please be aware that shaded areas on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots may remain icy or slick, as these spots take longer to thaw than areas exposed to direct sunlight. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to allow extra time for travel and to remain alert for lingering hazards.
Use the MyTyler App to report non-emergency street damage and downed trees. The app is free to download. Residents can report blocked roads to the Street Department at (903) 531-1393 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, please contact the Tyler Police Department’s non-emergency line at (903) 531-1000. Read the rest of this entry »
Update: After continued monitoring of weather/travel conditions, and area school district closures, Kilgore College administration has decided to close all KC campuses on Wednesday. You can view all the closings and delays here.
KILGORE – Kilgore College will resume regular business hours Wednesday, following the weather-related closure this week. All campuses and classes will return to their normal schedules. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to allow extra travel time and use caution while driving as conditions continue to improve.
JACKSONVILLE – On January 22, 20-year-old Randarriuz Dewberry, of Jacksonville, was found and arrested during a traffic stop conducted by the Texas Highway Patrol on FM 346 outside of Bullard. Dewberry was wanted by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for his alleged role in a fatal shooting that occurred on February 14, 2024, in rural Jacksonville, which left Jayden Polk dead.
Dewberry is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, as well as additional charges of evading arrest or detention and failure to identify. He also faces failure to appear charges related to the evading arrest or detention charge and the failure to identify charge. Dewberry’s bonds total $1,085,000, along with $10,000 cash bonds for the failure to appear charges. Dewberry is the second person arrested in connection with this homicide.
HENDERSON COUNTY –
Our news partners at KETK report that the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said a woman died after she went into a house that was on fire near the Moore Station area. According to Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, dispatch got a report of a fire on County Road 4305 at around 4 p.m. on Monday. District 8 Fire Rescue responded to the scene to fight the fire. Hillhouse said that while the home was still burning, a woman went inside the structure but couldn’t get back out and died in the fire. The fire was eventually contained and extinguished. The Henderson County Fire Marshal’s Office is leading an investigation to the cause of the fire with assistance from the sheriff’s office.
HOUSTON (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said the White House needs to “recalibrate” Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s mission to rebuild public trust after immigration agents shot and killed a second protester in Minnesota over the weekend. Abbott said immigration officials should “get back to what they wanted to do to begin with — and that is to remove people from the country who are here illegally.” “In general, we need to have respect for law enforcement officers in the country. ICE, they are law enforcement officers,” the Texas Republican said on conservative radio host Mark Davis’ show Monday morning. “So they, being the White House, need to recalibrate on what needs to be done to make sure that that respect is going to be reinstilled. And that’s not an easy task, especially under the current circumstances.”
He said he believes the administration is working on a “game plan” for immigration agents to “go about their job in a more structured way to make sure that they are going to be able to remove these people, but without causing all the kinds of problems and fighting in communities that they are experiencing right now.” Abbott’s comments come as a growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was protesting in Minneapolis. But Abbott largely blamed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the unrest in the state. He accused Walz, a Democrat, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of “literally inciting violence” in their condemnation of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown there. Abbott said the “fights on the streets” are “fomented by the governor up there, by the mayor up there.”
TYLER – Due to icy road conditions, City of Tyler offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday. Emergency functions will continue.
Streets
Street crews are still clearing roads and spreading deicing material. Residents are advised to keep their distance from the trucks.
Use the MyTyler App to report non-emergency street damage and downed trees. The app is free to download. Residents can report blocked roads to the Street Department at (903) 531-1393 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, please contact the Tyler Police Department’s non-emergency line at (903) 531-1000. Read the rest of this entry »
EAST TEXAS — The winter weather is diminishing somewhat, our news partner KETK has compiled a list of counties without power. You can view that list here.
LUBBOCK – Former 321st District Court Judge for Smith County Carole Clark was severely injured in a car crash while returning to Texas from a trip to New Mexico recently. According to our news partner KETK, current 321st District Court Judge Robert Wilson said that Clarke was traveling with her husband AD, when their vehicle crashed and he was killed. The crash left Clarke with broken ribs and a head injury. Wilson said Clark is currently being treated for her injuries at a hospital in Lubbock.
Clark was first elected as 321st District Court Judge for Smith County in 2010. She was re-elected in 2014 after winning that year’s Republican Primary and she left office when her second term ended in 2018.
EAST TEXAS — 
Extreme cold and ice buildup are causing power outages across multiple counties after the winter storm moved through the area. Our news partner KETK has compiled a list of counties from the Texas power outage map, and as of 4:02 a.m. on Monday, about 35,811 customers were without power. You can view that list here.
SMITH COUNTY — 
Drivers are urged to take extra precautions as icy conditions have developed on roadways. According to our news partners at KETK and the National Weather Service, the following tips can help people travel safely in icy conditions:
Slow down. Even at low speeds, ice can cause your vehicle to lose traction and slide.
Increase following distance. Leave plenty of space between you and the car ahead in case of sudden braking. Read the rest of this entry »
TYLER – 
Several flights for the weekend across East Texas have been cancelled or delayed. According to our news partner KETk and American Eagle Airlines, all American Airlines flights scheduled to depart from the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport have been cancelled due to incoming severe weather. The airline said it has not yet decided on the status of Sunday’s flights and will continue to monitor the weather. The East Texas Regional Airport in Longview, has cancelled all flights scheduled for Saturday and Sunday morning. The airport said it will continue to monitor the weather to decide the status of flights scheduled for Sunday afternoon and Monday.
TYLER – Due to inclement weather, City of Tyler offices and facilities will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24 through Monday, Jan. 26. Essential and emergency functions will continue.
The City of Tyler will monitor weather conditions to determine if offices will open at regular businesses hours or at a later time on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Ice Storm Warning from Friday through Sunday along with an Extreme Cold Warning for the Tyler area until Monday at noon. Ice is expected with some sleet and snow mixed in over the weekend. If travel is necessary, use caution and be aware of possible ice and slick spots on area roads.
All City of Lufkin business offices will also be closed on Monday for the safety of our employees and the public. Emergency services will continue to operate as needed. City officials encourage residents to stay warm, monitor official weather updates, and use caution if travel is necessary. Read the rest of this entry »
MARSHALL – TSTC’s Marshall campus will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, due to anticipated winter weather. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Employees will work remote. You can monitor TSTC’s social media and webpage for updates.
SMITH COUNTY – Smith County Judge Neal Franklin issued a Disaster Declaration for Smith County on Friday, January 23, 2026, ahead of the winter storm.
Smith County emergency management officials have been working this week to prepare for road closures and power outages as much as they can.
“I have declared a disaster in Smith County, following the Governor’s Declaration,” Judge Franklin said. “Doing this now allows emergency management officials to respond quickly to any issues that arise during the disaster and to ask for aid when needed.”
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LONGVIEW – Due to incoming inclement weather, CHRISTUS Health Urgent Care in Longview, West Loop 281 and Toler Road, is closed for the weekend. Telehealth visits remain available for non-emergency medical needs. Also closing are CHRISTUS Pediatric Clinic in Tyler closed Saturday and CHRISTUS Urgent Care Sulphur Springs: Closed Saturday and Sunday. Officials ask if your experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. CHRISTUS anticipate reopening on Monday, January 26 at 8 a.m. To access CHRISTUS Health telehealth, and find “start on demand care.”
SMITH COUNTY – Smith County Jury Duty has been cancelled for Monday. If you received a jury summons for January 26, you do NOT have to report to the Courthouse, the District Clerk’s Office announced. Smith County officials are monitoring the weather and will announce at a later time whether non-emergency county offices will be closed Monday.
EAST TEXAS — Due to the winter storm and freezing temperatures this weekend, several community events and high school sports have been cancelled or postponed . Our news partner KETK has a running list – you can find it here. To see the list for Monday school closings, click here.
LONGVIEW — The City of Longview hosted their annual Homeless Resource Day on Thursday at the Longview Exhibit Center, bringing together service providers and volunteers to support the city’s unhoused population. According to our news partner KETK, the event connected attendees with critical resources, allowing individuals to access services on-site or to enroll in assistance programs. Organizations unable to offer direct services participated by volunteering to help meet immediate needs throughout the day.
To remove transportation barriers, Longview Transit offered free shuttle service to and from the event for those without reliable transportation. City officials are also encouraging community members looking to help to visit the City of Longview’s website for information on donating or supporting local efforts that serve the homeless population.