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Caldwell Zoo elephant dies over weekend

TYLER— Caldwell Zoo is saddened to announce that our African Elephant bull “Chico” passed away suddenly Saturday July 9. At the time of his death he was 46 years old and the oldest African bull in North American zoos.

Forest fire near Henderson

Longview, TX — East Texas firefighters are working on a large fire in a wooded area south of Henderson on FM 225. The Texas Forest Service tells KFXK they have taken control of the situation.

UPDATE: Wills Point Most Wanted Sex Offender caught in Lubbock

LUBBOCK — DPS arrested one of the 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders in Texas yesterday in Lubbock—just hours after his addition to the list was announced.

Power watch: Energy conservation encouraged 3-7 pm today

TEXAS — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), system operator for the state’s bulk transmission grid, is asking consumers and businesses to reduce their electricity use during peak electricity hours from 3 to 7 p.m.

UPDATE: House destroyed; Firefighters continue to battle brush fire

CHEROKEE COUNTY — Bullard fire officials say there are about five or six acres burning just southwest of Bullard.

UPDATE: Rape suspect released on bond

WOOD COUNTY — UPDATE: Wood Co. Sheriff's Department tell KFXK that "Bennie" george has been released on an $80,000 bond.

Woman gets 10 years behind bars for role in Nacogdoches homicide

BEAUMONT, Texas — A New Caney, Texas, woman was sentenced to federal prison today for her role in a homicide that took place in Nacogdoches, Texas, in August 2007, announced U.S. Attorney John M.

Woden Water Supply issues boil water notice

WODEN — The Woden Water Supply Corporation has issued a boil water notification for the Kingtown area effective 11:00 a.m., July 12, 2011.

Two East Texas water suppliers asking customers to limit usage

East Texas — Two rural water suppliers are asking their customers to limit outdoor water usage during this year's drought.

Nacogdoches putting new noise ordinance in place

NACOGDOCHES — The City Council of the City of Nacogdoches recently passed modifications to the city’s noise ordinance.