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Macho Man Randy Savage dies at 58

Tampa, Florida — TMZ is reporting wrestling legend Macho Man Randy Savage died Friday morning.

Union Grove teacher arrested for improper relationship with student

FROM THE LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL: GLADEWATER — A Union Grove High School teacher resigned Thursday and is in the Gregg County Jail, charged with improper relationship between an educator and a student.

ACLU questions constitutionality of Lufkin ISD functions

LUFKIN — The ACLU has reportedly sent a letter to Lufkin ISD questioning the constitutionality of some of their schools' functions.

Robert E. Lee coach resigns

TYLER — Robert E. Lee Head Football Coach, Mike Owens, turned in his retirement papers Wednesday. District officials say this is his last school year with the district.

UPDATE: Mineola swingers to be released with time served

TYLER — All six defendants are being released with time served. KFKX will have more tonight in the 9 p.m. newscast.

Lufkin man shot, person of interest in custody

Lufkin, TX — The Angelina County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a shooting in Lufkin off FM 1475. According to the victim's cousin, two men pulled up in a black truck, fought with the victim, shot him and then left.

Police impersonator has criminal past in Wood Co.

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Police say Kyle Sipes was arrested early Saturday morning for impersonating a police officer.

UPDATE: Suspect of more than 30 Tyler vehicle burglaries may be 'professional thief'

TYLER — Police tell KFXK 44-year-old Brian Ruston Linscomb of Orange, Texas could be the man responsible for breaking into more than 30 vehicles in Tyler Sunday afternoon.

Area schools raise school lunches cost to meet federal mandate

From the Longview News-Journal: The cost of lunch at local school cafeterias is about to go up next year because of a new federal mandate that says there can’t be any price difference between free and paid meals.

Vehicle runs into Smith County house

TYLER — A vehicle has run into a house in Smith County. Smith County officials tell KFXK the incident happened on the 300 block of Hideaway Lane Central near Lindale. No word on any injuries.