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Consumer alert: Beware of charitable scams during Japan relief effort

In wake of the earthquake and resulting tsunami that has caused widespread disaster in Japan and some areas of the United States, the Office of the Attorney General is cautioning generous Texans to carefully vet relief organizations before maki

State Rep. seeks return of Alamo flag

A Houston-area legislator is seeking the return, at least temporarily, of the only flag known to have flown at the Alamo in 1836.

LISD applies for change in makeup day

The Lindale Independent School District has applied for a waiver from the Texas Education Agency which would exempt the district from holding classes on May 31 as a snow day makeup.

Early morning blaze in Smith County

SMITH COUNTY — 8:45 am UPDATE: KETK crews spoke with the owner of the home, Mr. Steven Kovac.

Parts of Spring Hill road in Longview to close for demonstration

LONGVIEW - A portion of Spring Hill Road will be closed from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 21 for a vehicle-accident dramatization at Spring Hill High School.

Nacogdoches deputy killed in motorcycle crash

NACOGDOCHES — A motorcycle accident in Nacogdoches early Sunday morning claimed the life of Morgan Sheppard, a Nacogdoches County sheriff's deputy.

Drunk driver kills one in weekend wreck

One man was killed Saturday after a motorcycle and pickup truck collided at the intersection of Palace and Oakwood. Tyler police say it happened around 5:39 p.m.

2-year-old drowns in Tyler

TYLER — A 2-year-old boy died on Saturday after drowing in a pond near his home. It happened at 10282 Seven Hills Road in Tyler.

Red cross releases statement concerning U.S. citizens in Japan

TYLER — At this time the Red Cross in unable to accept inquiries to contact or locate family and friends in Japan . However, there are several resources available as follows.

TJC group safe in Hawaii

UPDATE 1:06 P.M.: As of right now, the TJC group's flight is scheduled to leave on time, but they have not made it to the airport yet.