SMITH COUNTY — Smith County fire officials tell KFXK, a downed power line has sparked a fire near Tyler State Park.
The grass fire is burning down a power line right-of-way off of County Rd. 3140.
TYLER — A hearing continues today in Tyler regarding the Toys R Us restraining order against the Double D Restaurant. Toys R Us contends the nature of the restaurant is "too adult" and can hurt the store's image.
LONGVIEW — After nearly six years on the run, a Longview man who fled his $95,000 bail in 2005, and faced serving two life sentences for two counts of intoxicated manslaughter, was arrested in Mexico.
smith county — Smith County fire crews are headed to a structure fire on County Road 35, also known as Lavender Road, to a structure fire.
Details are limited at this time.
SMITH COUNTY — Traffic on Highway 271 came to a screeching halt shorty after noon following a rollover wreck.
The driver of the vehicle had to be flown by Air One to a hospital with serious injuries.
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Longview, Texas — Crews are now clearing the scene.
A brush fire has been reported in Longview.
Officials tell KFXK that the fire is near Highway 80 and Hilltop Lane.
Nacogdoches, TX — Nacogdoches County fire departments and the Texas Forest Service are battling a fire covering several acres that is threatening eight-to-10 homes along CR 204, officials said.
SMITH COUNTY — Smith County officials say County Road 2305 has been added to the evacuation list. The fire is not close to being contained.
Smith County Red Cross just arrived on the scene.
TYLER — Tyler firefighters were called to a house shortly before noon Tuesday on the 400 block of Virginia and Line Street
A fire spokesman says it happened after dry leaves under the vacant house caught fire from the heat.
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