Local News + Statewide News

Smith County business under investigation for illegal dumping

By Michael Wesp
SMITH COUNTY — The Smith County Environmental Crimes Unit with the constable's office is currently investigating Madfos Metal LLC for illegal dumping. The business is located on Highway 271, just northeast of Owentown.

Monday wildfire update

By Michael Wesp
Yesterday Texas Forest Service responded to 10 fires for 22,432 acres. Today the Texas Forest Service responded to 8 new calls for assistance from local fire departments. New Fires:

Woman identified in Sunday's fatal wreck

By Gib Maynard
TYLER — From Tyler Police: The driver who died in last night’s crash is identified as Geneva Davis Townsend, age 89, from Tyler who is a retired school teacher.

Smith County Rabies Clinics This Week

By Gib Maynard
From the Smith County Extension Service Office

Two men stabbed at Tyler swimming pool

By Gib Maynard
Tyler, TX — Officers are trying to figure out who stabbed two men at a Tyler swimming pool. Police tell us yesterday afternoon they went to the 3,000 block of Old Omen Road.

Tyler Police need your help with homicide case

By Gib Maynard
TYLER — From Tyler Police: Tyler Police need your help with any information related to the Homicide that occurred at 4516 Edinburgh on February 24, 2011.

Shriners "Restoring Dreams"

By Gib Maynard
The first ever "Restoring Dreams Gala" to benefit the Shriners raised $4,500. The Shriners have 22 hospitals across North America that help children in need.

Aggravated robbery suspect arrested in Cherokee County

By CHEROKEE COUNTY
From Cherokee County Sheriff:

“Art in the Park” at the Goodman-LeGrand

By City of Tyler Communications Office
Tyler Parks and Recreation is proud to present the first ever “Art in the Park” at the 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum on Saturday, June 12. Admission is free and the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Comptroller’s Office begins notification of personal information exposure

By Texas Comptroller's Office
AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Comptroller’s office is sending letters beginning Wednesday, April 13, to notify a large number of Texans whose personal information was inadvertently disclosed on an agency server that was accessible to the p