Friday, May 24 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:08:49 GMT
RUSK COUNTY (KYTX) -- The Rusk County Sheriff's office is on the scene of plane crash near East Texas Regional Airport. This happened near CR 2156D in Rusk County very close to the Gregg County line. We'reMore >>
We're told a single engine plane was circling to land when it crashed around 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:41:32 GMT
SMITH COUNTY (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - The Smith County Sheriff's office is on the scene of a body found in a burned out car on County Road 3101 near the Smith County line. We will bring you more informationMore >>
SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - The Smith County Sheriff's office is on the scene of a body found in a burned out car on County Road 3101 near the Smith County line. We will bring you more informationMore >>
An elementary school in Lindale Independent School District was recently contacted by the Freedom from Religion Foundation with regards to the historical music program "In God We Trust."More>>
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Friday, May 24 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:36:11 GMT
NACOGDOCHES (KYTX) - Nacogdoches Police have arrested two men and charged them with possession of a felony amount of marijuana. Nacogdoches PD Street Crimes Unit officers stopped a 2001 Volkswagen drivenMore >>
Nacogdoches Police have arrested two men and charged them with possession of a felony amount of marijuana.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:29:31 GMT
LONGVIEW (KYTX) --- "At the annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America 1,400 members voted and 61% voted to pass the proposal to let gay members into the organization." ------------------------- JosslynMore >>
The Boy Scouts decides to let gay children become members.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:26:40 GMT
JACKSONVILLE (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - The Marine Corps League Detachment No. 1381 of Jacksonville will not place rebel flags at the city cemetery this Memorial Day weekend per the city's request.JacksonvilleMore >>
The Marine Corps League Detachment No. 1381 of Jacksonville will not place rebel flags at the city cemetery this Memorial Day weekend per the city's request.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:06:11 GMT
MARSHALL (KTBS) - Two East Texas Baptist University students were arrested Monday for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting at the home of a Waskom police officer. The players are Brooks Michael HolderMore >>
Two East Texas Baptist University students were arrested Monday for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting at the home of a Waskom police officer.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:06:46 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - A lot has happened in 3 1/2 years for Ryan Younger. He graduated from college with a degree in business administration and got his Level 1 Crossfit certification. But, his passion forMore >>
He worked for years, as a nurse, to help people. But it wasn't until he helped himself, and started doing Crossfit that he really fulfilled his dream to help others. Check out how Ryan Younger found Fit City Success.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:58:51 GMT
EAST TEXAS (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - Memorial Day holiday travel is expected to be up from last year, and local law enforcement officers are expected to be looking for suspected intoxicated drivers.AAAMore >>
Memorial Day holiday travel is expected to be up from last year, and local law enforcement officers are expected to be looking for suspected intoxicated drivers.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:05:16 GMT
NEW YORK (CNN) - Actress Amanda Bynes is in trouble with the law -- again. New York Police arrested her Thursday night. Bynes, wearing a blonde wig, was seen walking into the NYPD's Central Booking fromMore >>
Actress Amanda Bynes is in trouble with the law -- again. New York Police arrested her Thursday night.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:52:42 GMT
(CNN) -- An Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in Washington has collapsed, a spokesman for the Washington State Patrol said Thursday. People and cars were in the water. The bridge is locatedMore >>
An Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in Washington has collapsed, a spokesman for the Washington State Patrol said Thursday.More >>
SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - The Smith County Sheriff's Office is looking further into evidence collected in the northern part of the county after a body was found inside a burned car. People kept stopping onMore >>
The Smith County Sheriff's Office is looking further into evidence collected in the northern part of the county after a body was found inside a burned car.
People kept stopping on their way home Thursday evening, saying they haven't seen Barber Road shut down for as long as it was.
Investigators were on the scene for nearly 12 hours.
LINDALE (KYTX) - A play being performed at Lindale's EJ Moss Intermediate is being called too religious for a public school setting. The Freedom from Religion Foundation, based out of Wisconsin, is challengingMore >>
A play being performed at Lindale's EJ Moss Intermediate is being called too religious for a public school setting. The Freedom from Religion Foundation, based out of Wisconsin, is challenging it.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:42:28 GMT
Delegates to the annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America made a monumental statement Thursday, voting to allow openly gay youths to join scouting.More >>
Delegates to the annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America made a monumental statement Thursday, voting to allow openly gay youths to join scouting.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:35:33 GMT
GILMER/UPSHUR COUNTY (KYTX) - Upshur County says it might solve its nearly $1 million budget shortfall -- with an auction.Commissioners spent this morning taking inventory of surplus county equipment keptMore >>
Upshur County says it might solve its nearly $1 million budget shortfall -- with an auction.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:32:22 GMT
KILGORE/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Kilgore College is looking for students to enroll in its annual Summer Bridge Program beginning July 15. The program, called the Preparatory Academy for College ExcellenceMore >>
If you or your child are thinking of enrolling in college in the Fall, Kilgore College has a summer bridge program that could save those who need it, time and money.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:28:26 GMT
Sixteen million men and women from the U.S. served in World War II and seventy years later just one million of them are still with us. Most of them have never seen the country's World War II memorial.More >>
Sixteen million men and women from the U.S. served in World War II and seventy years later just one million of them are still with us. Most of them have never seen the country's World War II memorial.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:24:20 GMT
(KYTX) - Concrete is being poured into the walls of this home using ICF. "This is a small portion of it, they come in 8 foot lengths," said Todd Weaver, Customer Concrete Homes. These insulated concreteMore >>
Concrete is being poured into the walls of this home using ICF. "This is a small portion of it, they come in 8 foot lengths," said Todd Weaver, Customer Concrete Homes. More >>
LAKE PALESTINE (KYTX) -- With summer weather in the forecast, you can expect many people on the lakes this holiday weekend. That includes Mark Cauthen. "We're out on the lake at least 3 times a weekMore >>
LAKE PALESTINE (KYTX) -- With summer weather in the forecast, you can expect many people on the lakes this holiday weekend. That includes Mark Cauthen. "We're out on the lake at least 3 times a weekMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:19:59 GMT
Jodi Arias sentencing
(CNN) -- An Arizona jury Thursday said it was unable to reach a unanimous agreement and would be unable to decide what penalty Jodi Arias should receive for killing her ex-boyfriend. Judge Sherry StephensMore >>
An Arizona jury Thursday said it was unable to reach a unanimous agreement and would be unable to decide what penalty Jodi Arias should receive for killing her ex-boyfriend.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:24:02 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - A cluster of thunderstorms that developed across central Oklahoma this morning split with the southern portion heading southeast across the Red River into the counties north of I-20.More >>
A cold front will drift across the area from the northeast Friday, and it will serve as a boundary along which showers and thunderstorms can develop.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:18:22 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - During Super Shredder Day with Ark-La-Tex Shredding, STS Electronic Recycling and the Salvation Army East Texans brought in 56,431 pounds of paper to be shredded and more than 44,000 poundsMore >>
During Super Shredder Day with Ark-La-Tex Shredding, STS Electronic Recycling and the Salvation Army East Texans brought in 56,431 pounds of paper to be shredded and more than 44,000 pounds of e-waste.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:26:28 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - More than 2,000 high school juniors were at LeTourneau University in Longview this morning for Career Expo 2013.The event brings students together with professionals representingMore >>
More than 2,000 high school juniors were at LeTourneau University in Longview this morning for Career Expo 2013.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:21:03 GMT
As part of our semi-annual Super Shredder Day, we visited Rivers Recycling near Kilgore to learn what happens to all the plastic you throw in your recycling bin.More >>
As part of our semi-annual Super Shredder Day, we visited Rivers Recycling near Kilgore to learn what happens to all the plastic you throw in your recycling bin.More >>
Tyler, TX (KYTX) -- It's the most wasted material ending up in our landfills, with Americans recycling only 22 percent. Stacks of newspapers and magazines won't clutter Joanne Hill's home anymore. "WeMore >>
Tyler, TX (KYTX) -- It's the most wasted material ending up in our landfills, with Americans recycling only 22 percent. Stacks of newspapers and magazines won't clutter Joanne Hill's home anymore. "WeMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:00:39 GMT
Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama in a major counterterrorism speech Thursday defended the American drone program, saying that despite the controversies around it, the strikes are legal andMore >>
President Barack Obama in a major counterterrorism speech Thursday defended the American drone program, saying that despite the controversies around it, the strikes are legal and save lives.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:35:40 GMT
A one vehicle wreck in Longview is currently being worked by Longview Emergency Personnel. Longview Police say the a man veered off on the right side and hit a tree, and rolled his car. The manMore >>
The man that was involved in the one vehicle accident on Eastman Road Wednesday night has been identified as 36-year-old Andrew Talley.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:50:08 GMT
(CNN) -- The eyes of the country will be upon Texas on Thursday. That's where 1,400 members of the Boy Scouts of America's national council are expected to vote on whether to end the 103-year-old group'sMore >>
The eyes of the country will be upon Texas on Thursday.
That's where 1,400 members of the Boy Scouts of America's national council are expected to vote on whether to end the 103-year-old group's outright ban on gay youths.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:22:47 GMT
(KYTX) - Kelli Powell is getting a lesson in recycling. She often recycles, but never understood the meaning of the numbers on the bottom of her plastic bottles and containers. "No, I actually just learnedMore >>
Kelli Powell is getting a lesson in recycling. She often recycles, but never understood the meaning of the numbers on the bottom of her plastic bottles and containers.More >>
TYLER (KYTX) - It pays to recycle your e-waste from an identity protection standpoint too. Because just throwing it away could put sensitive information in danger. Before you throw out a printer orMore >>
It pays to recycle your e-waste from an identity protection standpoint too.
Because just throwing it away could put sensitive information in danger.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:00:35 GMT
WHITEHOUSE (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - Whitehouse is seeing interest from numerous applicants just weeks after voters approved the sale of beer and wine in city stores.The city on Wednesday signed offMore >>
Whitehouse is seeing interest from numerous applicants just weeks after voters approved the sale of beer and wine in city stores.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:38 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:38:49 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) – At 10:06 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, Smith County Sheriff's Office and Smith County Constables Office, Precinct One, responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Patton Lane. Arriving onMore >>
Arriving on the scene, officers discovered that Alex Wesley Jones, 23, had shot and killed another man as the result of a confrontation.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:28:26 GMT
KYTX (LUFKIN) - Authorities are looking into an incident where a woman was stuck by lightning in a parking lot. This happened at IHOP on Medford Drive in Lufkin. Steve McCool, Public Information OfficerMore >>
Authorities are looking into an incident where a woman was stuck by lightning in a parking lot. It happened Tuesday night at IHOP on Medford Drive in Lufkin.More >>
LUFKIN (KYTX) - East Texas firefighters are warning people to be careful after lightning struck an East Texas mother of 3, killing her. 32-year-old Meshell Foxworth died Tuesday night. Foxworth worksMore >>
East Texas firefighters are warning people to be careful after lightning struck an East Texas mother of 3, killing her. 32-year-old Meshell Foxworth died Tuesday night.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:03:56 GMT
KYTX (TYLER) - It's a very special morning for a group of World War II Veterans from across East Texas. 30 Veterans are making a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. This is part of the World War IIMore >>
30 Veterans are making a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. today. This is part of the World War II Heroes Flight -- made possible by Brookshires.More >>
Hauling in hundreds of bags, and sorting items into hundreds of boxes. all for the victims in Moore, Oklahoma. Bob Wheeler Jr. Says that he never planned to have something this major, but onceMore >>
Nearly 30 people from Longview are headed to Oklahoma with three horse trailers full of supplies.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:11:49 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin punishes Pine Tree I.S.D. with an $18,500 fine. The penalty was for violations found at the district's bus barn inMore >>
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin punishes Pine Tree I.S.D. with an $18,500 fine.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:08:02 GMT
TYLER (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass announced that Tazza Pronto, a coffee machine manufacturer, will soon be coming to Tyler and bringing 150 new jobs. She made the announcementMore >>
Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass announced that Tazza Pronto, a coffee machine manufacturer, will soon be coming to Tyler and bringing 150 new jobs.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:57:14 GMT
City of Tyler:TYLER (KYTX) - Today in their regularly scheduled meeting, the Tyler City Council welcomed two new councilmen: Ed Moore who represents District 3 and John Nix representing District 6. BothMore >>
Today in their regularly scheduled meeting, the Tyler City Council welcomed two new councilmen: Ed Moore who represents District 3 and John Nix representing District 6.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:51:21 GMT
U.S. Attorney's Office/Eastern District of Texas:TYLER (KYTX) – A 26-year-old Longview, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas,More >>
A 26-year-old Longview, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:47:15 GMT
TYLER (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - Texas Department of Public Safety officials are working to clear the scene of a wreck involving a Tyler ISD school bus.Trooper Jean Dark, public information officer forMore >>
Texas Department of Public Safety officials are working to clear the scene of a wreck involving a Tyler ISD school bus.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:30:50 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU) -- An Amber Alert was issued late Wednesday morning for an 18-month-old boy taken from his mother by his biological father, the sheriff's office said. Criminal records show the fatherMore >>
An Amber Alert issued Wednesday morning for an 18-month-old boy who was taken from his mother by his biological father has been canceled. Luke Towner has been found.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:48:51 GMT
By Barbara Starr (CNN) - A U.S. Army sergeant first class stationed at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has been charged with allegedly secretly videotaping female cadets in their shower and latrineMore >>
A U.S. Army sergeant first class stationed at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has been charged with allegedly secretly videotaping female cadets in their shower and latrine areas, according to Army officials.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:29:59 GMT
(CNN) -- Jurors in the Jodi Arias trial say they're stuck. After more than two hours of deliberations, they've sent out a note saying they are unable to come to a unanimous decision about whether AriasMore >>
Jurors in the Jodi Arias trial say they're stuck.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:24:41 GMT
(CNN) -- Ibragim Todashev, shot dead early Wednesday by the FBI in Florida, was "directly involved" in a 2011 triple homicide in Waltham, Massachusetts, a law enforcement official told CNN Wednesday. TodashevMore >>
Ibragim Todashev, shot dead early Wednesday by the FBI in Florida, was "directly involved" in a 2011 triple homicide in Waltham, Massachusetts, a law enforcement official told CNN Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:09:32 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - The scheduled 5:30 a.m. start time for Wednesday's Super Shredder Day may be delayed.The latest forecasts show the potential for rain during the morning hours.Stay logged in to www.cbs19.tvMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:06:28 GMT
Henderson County District Attorney:HENDERSON COUNTY (KYTX) - There was more than one storm brewing Tuesday night as a Henderson County Jury of eight women and four men handed down four life sentences andMore >>
There was more than one storm brewing Tuesday night as a Henderson County Jury of eight women and four men handed down four life sentences and one 20 year sentence to Danny Ray Lusk, 37 of Kemp.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:15:04 GMT
U.S. Attorney's Office/Eastern District of Texas:TYLER (KYTX) – A 55-year-old Longview, Texas lawyer has been sentenced to federal prison for mail fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S.More >>
A 55-year-old Longview, Texas lawyer has been sentenced to federal prison for mail fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:08:18 GMT
(CNN) -- The British government is treating the gruesome killing of a man in London's Woolwich area as a suspected terrorist attack, the British Prime Minister's office said Wednesday. The man is believedMore >>
The British government is treating the gruesome killing of a man in London's Woolwich area as a suspected terrorist attack, the British Prime Minister's office said Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:58:22 GMT
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Tracking your location through your cell phone will be a bit more complicated for police if Governor Perry signs one bill at the state capitol. As it stands, it's fairly easyMore >>
Tracking your location through your cell phone will be a bit more complicated for police if Governor Perry signs one bill at the state capitol.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:49:23 GMT
WILLS POINT (KYTX) - An accident involving a school bus and two vehicles leaves one person dead Wednesday morning.A school bus was heading south on Farm Market 751 when it swerved to miss Fernando Rios,More >>
An accident involving a school bus and two vehicles leaves one person dead Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:42:23 GMT
(CNN) -- A man fatally shot early Wednesday by an FBI agent in Orlando was being investigated for a possible connection to the Boston bombings, a U.S. law enforcement official with direct knowledgeMore >>
A man fatally shot early Wednesday by an FBI agent in Orlando was being investigated for a possible connection to the Boston bombings, a U.S. law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the Boston Marathon case told CNN.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:42:04 GMT
EAST TEXAS (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - A group of local restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds today to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help the people of Moore, Okla. From 3 p.m.More >>
A group of local restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds today to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help the people of Moore, Okla.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:27 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:27:57 GMT
SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - One man is dead following an argument with another man in Smith County Tuesday morning.Smith County Public Information Officer John Moore tells KYTX CBS 19 that the shooting happenedMore >>
One man is dead following an argument with another man in Smith County Tuesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:12:46 GMT
On average someone gets arrested for public intoxication about once a night in the bigger cities of East Texas. But, does that mean they're all guilty of it?More >>
On average someone gets arrested for public intoxication about once a night in the bigger cities of East Texas. But, does that mean they're all guilty of it?More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:09 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:09:15 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Super Shredder Day kicks off at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning in the CBS19 parking lot. You can recycle all your unwanted papers and electronics. Of course, there are plenty of other itemsMore >>
It takes about 200 years for one aluminum can to break down in a landfill. When you recycle your cans though, they can be melted down and made into anything that's aluminum.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:38:40 GMT
LINDALE (KYTX) - Youth With a Mission and their partners Mercy Works will be sending "World Beds" to Oklahoma. The Christian based group MercyWorks outreach organization typically works on internationalMore >>
Youth With a Mission and their partners Mercy Works will be sending "World Beds" to Oklahoma. The Christian based group MercyWorks outreach organization typically works on international catastrophes or aid, but they often work domestically as well.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:37:40 GMT
UPDATE: (CNN) - At least 20 children are among the 51 people killed in Oklahoma storm, authorities say. At least 145 people hospitalized. For local coverage of Monday's devastating storms in Oklahoma,More >>
At least 20 children are among the 51 people killed in Oklahoma storm, authorities say. At least 145 people hospitalized. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:32:32 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Thunderstorm, wind, hail and a funnel cloud have already been reported in northeast Texas this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.In Camp County, emergencyMore >>
Thunderstorm, wind, hail and a funnel cloud have already been reported in northeast Texas this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:11:50 GMT
MCKINNEY (CBSDFW.COM) - McKinney Police have issued an Amber Alert for 10-month-old Isabella Reyes. Police suspect the infant was taken by 25-year-old Sandy Alcocer. The baby is described as 17 lbs., withMore >>
McKinney Police have discontinued the Amber Alert. Isabella has been located and is safe in police custody. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:59:49 GMT
(KYTX) - An oil tank fire is still burning after a lightning strike earlier Tuesday night. The North Cherokee Fire Department said lightning struck the tank around 8pm on Highway 135 in Mixon. Fire crewsMore >>
(KYTX) - An oil tank fire is still burning after a lightning strike earlier Tuesday night. The North Cherokee Fire Department said lightning struck the tank around 8pm on Highway 135 in Mixon. Fire crewsMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:17:56 GMT
As storms rolled through the I-20 and I-30 corridors Tuesday afternoon, reports of downed power lines started coming in.More >>
As storms rolled through the I-20 and I-30 corridors Tuesday afternoon, reports of downed power lines started coming in, leaving at least 1,500 people without power in southeast Tyler.More >>
(KYTX) - As those people in Oklahoma begin to pick up what's left of their lives communities right here in East Texas are reaching out. At the Brookshire's in Whitehouse is a resident's 44-foot trailerMore >>
As those people in Oklahoma begin to pick up what's left of their lives communities right here in East Texas are reaching out.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:39 GMT
(KYTX)- If you are under a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately! Most injuries associated with high winds are from flying debris, so remember to protect your head. IF YOU ARE IN: A structure (e.g.More >>
(KYTX)- If you are under a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately! Most injuries associated with high winds are from flying debris, so remember to protect your head. IFMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:07:17 GMT
Released by Smith County Judge Joel Baker TYLER/SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - Severe weather is a possibility for all of East Texas today including Smith County. According to the National Weather Service, thereMore >>
According to the National Weather Service, there is the possibility of hail, damaging winds and heavy rain, and a slight possibility of tornadoes for Smith County.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:03:40 GMT
TYLER/SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - A 39-year-old Center man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.More >>
A 39-year-old Center man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:59:22 GMT
Released by Pine Tree Independent School District LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - The Pine Tree ISD School Board named Vanessa Robinson as principal of Pine Tree Junior High School in a special board meetingMore >>
The Pine Tree ISD School Board named Vanessa Robinson as principal of Pine Tree Junior High School in a special board meeting on Monday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:53:09 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Many East Texas schools have decided to cancel events due to the threat of severe weather this evening.The following school districts have canceled events for Tuesday night:KilgoreMore >>
Many East Texas schools have decided to cancel events due to the threat of severe weather this evening.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:38:59 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Good morning! We are under a moderate risk for severe weather this afternoon/evening. Watches will more than likely be issued later this morning. 60% chance of rain/strong-severe thunderstormsMore >>
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Anderson, Henderson, Van Zandt, Rains and Hopkins counties until 7:00 p.m. Another Tornado Watch covers the rest of East Texas until 10:00 p.m.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:54:55 GMT
U.S. Attorney's Office/Eastern District of Texas:TYLER (KYTX) – A 55-year-old Tyler, Texas, building contractor has been sentenced for federal arson related charges in the Eastern District of Texas,More >>
A 55-year-old Tyler, Texas, building contractor has been sentenced for federal arson related charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:12:41 GMT
(KCEN) -- Shocking numbers show since the 2009 Fort Hood shooting accused gunman Nidal Hasan has received $278,000 in pay from the Army. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Hasan is still consideredMore >>
Shocking numbers show since the 2009 Fort Hood shooting accused gunman Nidal Hasan has received $278,000 in pay from the Army.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:41:00 GMT
(CNN) -- For the second day in a row, violent storms have ripped through America's heartland. Much of Moore, Oklahoma, which is just outside of Oklahoma City, is now a devastated pile of rubble. The searchMore >>
For the second day in a row, violent storms have ripped through America's heartland.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:57 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:57:10 GMT
Washington (CNN) – Describing the tornado that swept across the Oklahoma plains as "one of the most destructive storms in history," President Barack Obama said Tuesday the state "needs to get everythingMore >>
Describing the tornado that swept across the Oklahoma plains as "one of the most destructive storms in history," President Barack Obama said Tuesday the state "needs to get everything it needs right away" to recover from the devastating twister.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:47:42 GMT
American Red Cross East Texas:EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - In the past month, the nation has been rocked with a number of catastrophic events beginning with the Boston Marathon bombing, the fertilizer plant explosionMore >>
Today, the American Red Cross is asking for financial support. People not only in Oklahoma, but our neighbors still clearing debris after last week's storms and fire victims only at the first step of their recovery, need help too.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:40 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:40:40 GMT
Moore, Oklahoma (CNN) -- Even for a city toughened by disaster, Moore has never seen this kind of devastation. A massive, howling tornado pulverized a vast swath of the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, chewingMore >>
Even for a city toughened by disaster, Moore has never seen this kind of devastation.
A massive, howling tornado pulverized a vast swath of the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, chewing up homes and businesses, and severely damaging a hospital and two elementary schools.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:41:32 GMT
(KCEN) -- Texas' most elite search and rescue team is now headed to Oklahoma. Texas Task Force One from Texas A&M is expected to leave tonight around midnight. The team will assist the local jurisdictionsMore >>
Texas' most elite search and rescue team is now headed to Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:12:23 GMT
LONGVIEW (KYTX) - Monday night around 7:39 p.m., Longview Police were dispatched to a blocking accident in the 700 block of East Marshall Avenue.When officers arrived they found several cars that had beenMore >>
The officer then shot Sifuentes. Both Sifuentes and the officer were taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center. The officer was treated and released from the hospital. Sifuentes later died from his injuries.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:53:23 GMT
Texas Department of Public Safety:AUSTIN (KYTX) – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe. During the increasedMore >>
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe. During the increased patrols Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, troopers will be looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators and other traffic violators statewide.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:57:36 GMT
JACKSONVILLE (KYTX) - One student is fighting to walk in his graduation after getting expelled for what he thought was a harmless act. The former Jacksonville High School senior Casey Henderson poppedMore >>
One student is fighting to walk in his graduation after getting expelled for what he thought was a harmless act.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:54:49 GMT
LONGVIEW (KYTX) -- Longview police say one person was shot and another has unknown injuries after an incident in east Longview Monday night. It happened in the 1900 block of East Marshall around 8:35.More >>
Longview police say one person was shot and another has unknown injuries after an incident in east Longview Monday night.More >>
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Thursday, May 23 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:32:03 GMT
(CNN) - The man who helped rescue three kidnapped women in Ohio will enjoy free burgers for the rest of his life! More than a dozen restaurants in the Cleveland area have pledged to give Charles RamseyMore >>
The man who helped rescue three kidnapped women in Ohio will enjoy free burgers for the rest of his life! More than a dozen restaurants in the Cleveland area have pledged to give Charles Ramsey a free burger whenever he stops in.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:53 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:53:38 GMT
(WTHR/CNN) - When it warms up outside, it's not unusual to see children set up lemonade stands around town. But in Indianapolis, confusion over health permits shut down a little girl's lemonade stand. ThousandsMore >>
When it warms up outside, it's not unusual to see children set up lemonade stands around town. But in Indianapolis, confusion over health permits shut down a little girl's lemonade stand.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:43:11 GMT
(CBS/CNN) - If you're a gamer, today is a big day. Microsoft will unveil its next-generation XBOX console today. The big announcement takes place at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. There's plentyMore >>
A new report shows more people-- who are struggling to pay their bills-- have moved to the suburbs. According to the Brookings Institution, poverty soared 67% in the nation's suburbs from 2000 to 2011.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:07:15 GMT
(CNN/WTHR) - They say it pays to be nice, but for one friendly waitress in Indiana, the pay-off was one whopper of a tip. When it comes to restaurant tipping, etiquette authority Emily Post says theMore >>
They say it pays to be nice, but for one friendly waitress in Indiana, the pay-off was one whopper of a tip. Cece Bruce couldn't believe she got a $446 tip.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:44:44 GMT
(CNN/KVAL) - Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era. When was the last timeMore >>
Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:26:40 GMT
(CNN/CBS) - Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. WilliamsMore >>
Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:20:48 GMT
(KHOU/CBS) - A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine RedusMore >>
A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine Redus is now charged with advertising for placement of a child.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-14 14:46:44 GMT
(CBS/CNN) - Where you live could determine how much you pay for health care under the new federal health care law. To keep premiums low, some states are allowing insurance companies to charge patientsMore >>
A plane that once carried U.S. presidents could be yours, if the price is right. Also in Consumer Corner, where you live could determine how much you're paying for health care.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:12:35 GMT
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:24:46 GMT
(CNN) - Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. The 84-year-old actress was best known for her role as the matriarchMore >>
Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. Also trending today, a woman gets shot in the jaw with a harpoon.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office. Here's a look at some of the inaugurations for years past. More >>
