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Authorities searching for criminal on the run

SMITH COUNTY - A KETK reporter says police are combing a wooded area near the intersection of Highway 155 and I-20 across from America's Best Value Inn.

Former Lufkin Boys and Girls Club director sentenced on child porn charges

BEAUMONT, Texas — A 53-year-old Lufkin, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.

Tyler Police looking for shooting suspect

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Fort Hood shooting suspect's hearing delayed

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - A military court hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to put an Army psychiatrist on trial for a deadly rampage at Fort Hood nearly a year ago has been delayed.

Feds denies aid to Texas for Hermine recovery

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A spokeswoman for Rick Perry says the Texas governor is considering his options after the federal government denied his request for emergency aid to help the state clean up from Tropical Storm Hermine.  

1 seriously injured after fight

On Sunday around 6:55 p.m., Longview Officers responded to a fight in progress call on the 1500 block of Timpson Street. Officers arrived and found 48-year-old Darron Thomas lying on the ground unconscious.

Manhunt in progress for convicted sex offender

The Henderson County District Attorney’s Office is seeking assistance in locating Thomas Hernandez Salasies, 47, of Corsicana.

Texas sales tax collections show gain

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says state sales tax collections were $1.57 billion in September, up 6.8 percent compared with the same month a year ago.  

Bait shop owner's death ruled homicide

LONGVIEW, TX --- The Southeast Texas Forensics Center in Tyler, Texas has issued autopsy results in the death of 80-year-old John Morris, ruling his death as a homicide.

Fire department invites Longview to Block Party on October 16

The City of Longview Fire Department is sponsoring a Block Party in recognition of October as National Fire Prevention Month. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m.