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A three vehicle accident in Hopkins County has claimed the life of a Sulphur Springs man.

Father’s Day is just a few days away and most families like to treat dad to a good meal to show their appreciation. Some families like to go out to eat versus eating at home as a special treat. Tyler is filled with great restaurants that dad will love, and we picked out a variety of our favorites that dad will love this fathers day. This is such a variety, that surely one of these will fit dads ta

It's always a treat when a celebrity makes their way through Tyler. But it's an even bigger event when a celebrity makes their way to Tyler to support a local charity. Academy Award-winner Halle Berry will be in Tyler next month to accept an award for her efforts bringing awareness to domestic abuse.

A major traffic accident in Tyler just after midnight Wednesday has left one person hospitalized in critical condition after he was hit by a person suspected of being intoxicated.

Centene Corporation is coming to Tyler and is looking to hire 300-plus employees over the next few years, which is very good news for East Texans. With the economy still on the brink of recovery from the recession, this really comes at a great time for East Texans still looking for work.

I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but I look forward to this event every year. It seems like I always have some trash and bulky items laying around my garage or storage building that are too big to go out for the normal trash pick-up. That’s exactly what the annual Smith County Wide Cleanup event is all about. During this time, Smith County residents can bring trash and bulky items to the Gr

Racial bias in an election where one candidate is black and the other is white can affect the results — but how much?

What would you say if you could  drive 85 mph — legally? Rev up your engines, because according to the Texas Department of Transportation, a stretch of highway under construction here in Texas could be the first U.S. to have a posted speed limit of 85 mph.

Since it’s summer and your kids are stuck at home, the only thing they have to eat is what is in the pantry. They’re going to want to snack all day and want to be entertained, so why not make it fun? Here are a list of some creative snacks that can give you a little quality time with your kids, all the while keeping them entertained and their stomachs happy.

A petition promoting the sale of beer and wine in the City of Tyler and Smith County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 has gained three quarters of the signatures required to place it on the November 6 ballot.

A 51-year-old Longview man has been sentenced to federal prison for child exploitation violations.

Given modern engineering, design and manufacturing, most drivers probably assume that new cars are inherently safe. But, according to a study by the nonprofit group Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, that isn’t necessarily the case.