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911 tape released in ETX shooting; teen charged with aggravated assault

Gladewater — Accused of shooting a teenager at a Gladewater park, Kari-Darryieus Harper, 17, of Gladewater walked into the Gladewater Police Department about 6 p.m. Monday and turned himself in.

$29.9 million bond needed because of growth, Tatum ISD panel says

The Tatum ISD bond committee has recommended the district’s trustees call a $29.9 million May bond election at their February board meeting, Superintendent Dee Hartt said Tuesday.

UPDATE: Chair of Cherokee County Republican Committee arrested for theft, tampering with government records

Fox 51's news partners, KTBB, report that Looney's charges are a result of his time with Adult Protective Services, and not with the Cherokee County Republican Party.

Wreck slowing traffic in Longview

Our news partners, The Longview New--Journal, report that a wreck is slowing traffic near Balsam Street and Loop 281 in Longview. No word on any injuries at this time.

Longtime area football coach Ken Little dies at 60

Ken Little, a 37-year football coach who capped his career with a state title died today after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. He was 60 years old.

UPDATE: Lamp chord lights Tyler house fire

TYLER — The Tyler Fire Department responded to the scene of a two-alarm structure fire this afternoon at 606 NNW Loop 323.

Texas Ethics Commission to consider Upshur County GOP violation allegations

The Texas Ethics Commission accepted a complaint filed by Upshur County’s Republican Party chairman against the party’s secretary and is processing it as “Category One violation.”

Senior permit holder halts water use for some in Wood County

An East Texas water permit holder invoked its senior status and prompted state environmental regulators to halt water use by six Sabine River water rights holders including Wood County.

Man steals diamond from Lufkin jewelry store

All businesses hope that holiday shopping will cause merchandise to fly out of the store, just not the way it happened at one East Texas jewelry store.

Andy's introduces new winter flavors

Owner Galen Tatylor from Andy's Frozen Custard talks new flavors. Click here for more information.