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Father of girl in Cleveland rape case speaks out

By Austin American-Statesman
CLEVELAND — A year ago, the 11-year-old girl who police say was the victim of repeated gang rapes in this East Texas town was an outgoing honor roll student, brimming with enthusiasm, who went on hikes and planted trees with a youth group

Fire out at Longview apartment complex

By Michael Wesp
LONGVIEW — Longview Fire officials say that the fire at 415 Tammy Lynn Dr. is out. The fire started in an upstairs apartment, which was vacant at the time. Three other apartments in the building were evacuated.

Owner of massage parlor charged with prostitution

By Gib Maynard
TYLER- Tyler Police have shut down what they called an illegal massage parlor on Friday night. Now businesses around it say they hope it stays closed for good.

Texas textbook standards raise more controversy

By Ashley Aldrich - Reporter
In May 2010, the State Board of Education developed a new Social Studies curriculum for Texas schools. Some lawmakers say they're not willing to shell out millions of dollars for books that are this controversial.

Smith County deputy attacked by injured cow dies

By Casey Claiborne - Reporter
An ETMC employee confirmed that Smith County has lost one of their own. 54-year-old Britton served as a Smith County deputy since 1992 - today he died from what some called a "freak accident" that took place last week.
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PETA: Animals should have gender in Bible

By Jessica Wilson - Reporter
TYLER — Animal rights activist group... PETA wants to change the Bible... to make it more animal friendly. They say the way it's being translated is offensive to animals.

Friday wildfire update

By Michael Wesp
TEXAS — Yesterday Texas Forest Service responded to 26 fires for 874 acres. So far today there have been 5 requests for assistance from Texas Forest Service (TFS) resources.

UPDATE: Stove fire gives homeowners a scare

By Michael Wesp
TYLER — Tyler firefighters were called to a house fire Friday morning after a fire broke out on a stove. Fire officials say the homeowners were able to put the fire out by the time they arrived on scene.

Diboll man guilty in child porn case

By Michael Wesp
DIBOLL — Our news partners the Lufkin Daily News report that the Diboll man accused of forcing a young brother and sister to perform sexual acts on each other has been found guilty.