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DPS plans increased DWI patrols for Spring Break

By Michael Wesp
Texas Highway Patrol troopers will be out in force during Spring Break looking for drivers who are intoxicated.

Arrest made in Longview murder

By Texas E. Reardon IV - Video Journalist
LONGVIEW, TX --- Longview Police have made an arrest in the March 7, 2011 murder of Danielo Nelson. Dexter Levi Prince 19, of Longview, was arrested Tuesday for two violation of probation warrants.

Diboll names retired Texas Ranger as interim police chief

By Lufkin Daily News
A week after the resignation of Diboll’s longtime police chief Kent Havard, a new interim chief will take office.

Bill would change how state hands out economic development money

By Austin American-Statesman
When Gov. Rick Perry says Texas is open for business, a Republican senator wants to be sure that "open" means transparent as well.

Warrant round-up a success in Longview

By Michael Wesp
Since February 21, 2011, Longview-area citizens have been paying up.

Miss Teen Longview to compete in state title

By The Longview News Journal
The Longview News-Journal reports this year's Miss Longview winner will be competing in San Antonio this month for The Miss Teen Texas Pageant.

Fire at Gladewater plastic plant

By Michael Wesp
Gladewater --The Gregg County Fire Marshal tells KETK, the fire was first called in by a passerby at 1:25 a.m. Monday. No one was injured and the building was empty when the fire began.

'Four Winds Faire' opens in East Texas

By Casey Claiborne
TROUP — The Four Winds Renaissance Faire started today just south of Tyler.

East Texas high school students showcase artwork

By Casey Claiborne
TYLER — Schools all across Texas are scrambling to make plans for the $15 Billion budget shortfall and the massive cuts that may come with it.

Smith County investigators identify body burned in truck

By Michael Wesp
SMITH COUNTY — The body found burned in a truck in Smith County on Monday has been identified as 52-year-old Ricky James Simar of Rowlett, TX.