Smith County Declares East Texas Fair Rodeo Day After Award-Winning Second Year
The East Texas Fair Rodeo is only two years old, and it already has a statewide award and a day […]
Community & Events
New Fishing Line Recycling Bins at Tyler Lakes Aim to Protect Turtles and Birds
Anglers in Tyler now have an easy way to get rid of old fishing line. Recycling bins for discarded line […]
Smith County Animal Shelter Opens New Green Space Where Dogs Can Finally Run and Play
Dogs at the Smith County Animal Shelter have a lot more room to stretch their legs. The shelter opened a […]
Childcare Advocates Bring Statewide Tour to Tyler, Push for More Support Ahead of 2027 Legislative Session
Finding affordable, good-quality childcare is a daily struggle for many East Texas families, and some families have no option nearby […]
Smith County Holds the Line for Republicans as Democrats Sweep Texas
Democrats had a historic night across Texas, but Smith County barely moved. Local voters kept choosing Republicans on Tuesday, from […]
Six Starving Dogs Rescued From Tyler Apartment; Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
A Tyler woman is facing six animal cruelty charges after police say they found six badly malnourished dogs, including three […]
UT Tyler President Responds After Three People Assaulted at Turning Point USA Campus Event
The University of Texas at Tyler is speaking out after a violent incident on campus this week. UT Tyler President […]
Retired Assistant Police Chief David Long Sworn In as Tyler’s District 1 Councilmember
After more than four months without a representative, District 1 has a voice on the Tyler City Council again. David […]
East Texas Football Playoffs: Bi-District Scores and Friday Night Schedule
Playoff football is here in East Texas, and the bi-district round is already producing big results. Several teams got their […]
Carthage Rolls Past Quinlan Ford 56-15 to Open Playoff Run
The Carthage Bulldogs looked ready for the postseason on Thursday night. Playing in Lindale, they beat Quinlan Ford 56-15, a […]
Swords at the Library? Tyler Public Library Offers Free Fencing Class
Most people go to the library to check out books. At the Tyler Public Library this week, some visitors picked […]