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    TYLER POLICE DEPARTMENT: Lawrence Charles Murphy, Jr. B/M, born 4/23/1993 is a suspect in the homicide that occurred at the American Inn at 1800 West Erwin, Tyler, Texas. A warrant charging Murphy Jr.
    Lawrence Charles Murphy, Jr. B/M, born 4/23/1993 is a suspect in the homicide that occurred at the American Inn at 1800 West Erwin, Tyler, Texas.
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Obesity declared a disease by AMA

Millions of obese Americans are now considered as having a medical disease requiring treatment.

The vote was cast Tuesday, showing what many doctors have said for years, obesity is an epidemic.

It defines 78 million adults and 12 million kids as being obese. More>>

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Child Overcomes Physical Barriers

Child Overcomes Physical Barriers

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Amniotic Band Syndrome doesn't slow Cason Weatherton down. More>>

Longview Transit offering FREE bus rides all day Thursday Video included

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As an alternative to fluctuating gas prices, Longview Transit will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 8th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 20. More>>

East Texas native fighting to save daughters from Russian orphanage Video included

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An Ohio man from Longview is in a desperate race against time to save his two young daughters from a Russian orphanage. More>>

Thousands of East Texans threatened by proposed SNAP cuts Video included

The U.S. House begins debate on a Farm Bill that proposes $20 billion in cuts to the SNAP food program, formerly known as food stamps. It's a move causing a lot of controversy. More>>

Smith Co. budget plan affects child protective services Video included

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A budget battle is brewing between Smith County commissioners and a district court handling child protective services cases. More>>

Potholes pose West Nile risk Video included

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TYLER (KYTX) - The West Nile virus is back in the spotlight as we head into the hot, humid summer. As we told you in May, one man in Anderson County has already contracted the virus. CBS 19's Anthony More>>

ETX Girl Scouts camping this week Video included

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East Texas Girl Scouts are having a lot of fun this week at a day camp just outside Tyler. More>>

Actor James Gandolfini has died

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(CNN) -- James Gandolfini, who gained fame playing a memorable mafia boss on HBO's "The Sopranos" by giving the role a contemporary twist of visiting a therapist for middle-age anxieties, died after suffering More>>

Longview teen picked for National Four-Star Leadership Workshop

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Tiya Taylor, 16, an incoming junior this fall at Trinity School of Texas, is among fifty  students nationwide who have been selected to participate in the Four Star Leadership program, offering leadership training, policy debate, speech competition and scholarships, and the opportunity to engage with national and global leaders, July 14-20 in Oklahoma City. More>>

Recently recalled products that could be in your home

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Products sold at popular stores such as Toys-R-Us and Academy Sports & Outdoors are being recalled. More>>

NISD superintendent elected to serve TASA

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In Nacogdoches, Dr. Fred Hays, NISD superintendent, has been chosen as the Region 7 ESC executive committee member for the Texas Association of School. More>>

HPV rates down more than expected

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Cases of human papillomavirus (HPV) have significantly decreased since the advent of the HPV vaccine in 2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and numbers have outpaced even their greatest predictions. More>>

Family: Country singer Slim Whitman, famous for his signature yodel, dies in Fla. at age 90

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Country singer Slim Whitman has died at the age of 90 in Florida. More>>

Company recalls pet food products over Salmonella concerns

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Health concerns about Salmonella contamination has resulted in one pet food maker recalling a number of different products. More>>

FBI uses drones in U.S., says Mueller

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FBI Director Robert Mueller acknowledged the law enforcement agency uses drone aircraft in the United States for surveillance in certain difficult cases. More>>

Shreveport PD makes arrest in death of toddler

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An arrest has been made in connection with the investigation into the death of a Shreveport toddler. More>>

Fatal accident near Henderson leaves 1 person dead

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State Highway 64 has been cleared and reopened from an accident that happened just after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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Aryan Brotherhood founder says gang never targeted law enforcement

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The smoke had barely cleared, after a veteran prosecutor was shot in broad daylight near the Kaufman County courthouse, when word spread about a possible prime suspect. More>>

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