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Hiway 80 Rescue Mission seeks toy donations to help needy children

By Texas Reardon IV - Video Journalist
Longview, TX — Already the mission has received a record number of applications. Last year we served 350 families, and handed out 3000 gifts to low-income children. This year we have requests to help just as many if not more.

Volunteer "elves" needed

By Lufkin Daily News
The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Lufkin’s State Supported Living Center is looking for help in Santa's workshop this season.

UPDATE: Blaze destroys mobile home

By Staff Reports
SMITH COUNTY — Firefighters were able to contain the fire, but not before the mobile home was destroyed. The fire was caused by a space heater.  

Tyler Firefighters contain house fire to one room

By Michael Wesp
TYLER — The Tyler Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2410 Old Omen road. The initial caller said there was smoke coming from the house and was received at 09:30 a.m.

Wood County man dies in early morning rollover

By Nicole Underwood/ KFXK News
WOOD COUNTY — Wood County DPS reports that a man was killed in a rollover about 14 miles south of Winnsboro early Wednesday morning.

Zavalla councilman dies in Huntington wreck

By Lufkin Daily News
The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night claimed the life of Zavalla City Councilman: John Wayne DuBose.

UPDATE: Henderson ISD bus wreck in Rusk County

By Meredith Johnson
Officials now report a Henderson ISD school bus was involved in the wreck. Exact location still unknown. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wood County man dies in early morning rollover

By Meredith Johnson
Wood County DPS reports that a man was killed in a rollover about 14 miles south of Winnsboro early Wednesday morning.
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Tyler's "Artwalk"

By Meredith Johnson
Beverly Abell shares the details of Tyler's famous Artwalk with the Fox 51 crew.

Major wreck on Troup Highway in Tyler

By Michael Wesp
TYLER — Northbound lanes on Troup Highway are temporarily closed after a major wreck Tuesday evening. Traffic is being diverted. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area.