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SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - Large-scale disasters can happen anywhere, that's why first responders from all over Smith County took part in a simulation Saturday that could better prepare them to keep you safeMore >>
Large-scale disasters can happen anywhere, that's why first responders from all over Smith County took part in a simulation Saturday that could better prepare them to keep you safe for things like tornadoes, plane crashes and so much more.More >>
TYLER (KYTX) - Tyler police were called to the 2300 block of West Erwin just before 10 pm Saturday when police say a car hit a person walking. That person was taken to a Tyler hospital, but we do notMore >>
Tyler police were called to the 2300 block of West Erwin just before 10 pm Saturday when police say a car hit a person walking.More >>
(CNN) -- The winning numbers for the largest multistate Powerball jackpot are: 22, 10,13,14, 52 and the Powerball number is 11. Saturday's jackpot is a record $600 million. It marks the largest in PowerballMore >>
The winning numbers for the largest multistate Powerball jackpot are: 22, 10,13,14, 52 and the Powerball number is 11.
Saturday's jackpot is a record $600 million. It marks the largest in Powerball history, surpassing a $587.6 million jackpot split by winners in Arizona and Missouri in November.More >>
(CBS News) WASHINGTON - There were new questions Saturday night concerning if anyone in the White House was aware of the IRS' targeting of conservative groups. Inspector General Russell George said heMore >>
There were new questions Saturday night concerning if anyone in the White House was aware of the IRS' targeting of conservative groups.
Inspector General Russell George said he informed a deputy at the Treasury Department in June of 2012 about the probe into the IRS.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:40:59 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - The goal to feed hundreds of children will be met thanks to money raised for the "No Hungry Children Festival" held Saturday at Bergfeld Park. It's not always easy to hit the ball off theMore >>
The goal to feed hundreds of children will be met thanks to money raised for the "No Hungry Children Festival" held Saturday at Bergfeld Park.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:37:38 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Losing weight can be a challenge, and months after the Fit City challenge, Lighten Up East Texas kicked off. Participants came together Saturday for the big conclusion Rose Stadium wasMore >>
Losing weight can be a challenge, and months after the Fit City challenge, Lighten Up East Texas kicked off. Participants came together Saturday for the big conclusionMore >>
(CNN) -- Oxbow, a longshot ridden by Gary Stevens, won the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The winner, which had 15-1 odds, led from wire-to-wire at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland. RaceMore >>
Oxbow, a longshot ridden by Gary Stevens, won the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
The winner, which had 15-1 odds, led from wire-to-wire at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland.More >>
GRANBURY, TEXAS (CBS News) - Residents of a North Texas town ravaged by a deadly tornado are starting to return to home for the first time since the midweek storm. The process is slow because severalMore >>
Residents of a North Texas town ravaged by a deadly tornado are starting to return to home for the first time since the midweek storm.
The process is slow because several hundred people showed up early Saturday to register at a Granbury church. The registration is required to return to the neighborhood.More >>
(CNN) -- As many as 50 people were injured Saturday afternoon after a car plowed into parade-goers in Damascus, Virginia, a police dispatcher told CNN. Of those injured, there were at lease five or sixMore >>
As many as 50 people were injured Saturday afternoon after a car plowed into parade-goers in Damascus, Virginia, a police dispatcher told CNN.More >>
(CNN) -- North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast Saturday, South Korea's semi-official news agency Yonhap cited the South Korean DefenseMore >>
North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast Saturday, South Korea's semi-official news agency Yonhap cited the South Korean Defense Ministry as saying.
The ministry said it had detected two launches in the morning, followed by another in the afternoon, Yonhap reported.More >>
FROM THE TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH: Jacksonville sets Stage for 100 jobs BY KELLY GOOCH kgooch@tylerpaper.com A new distribution center is expected to bring as many as 100 jobs to JacksonvilleMore >>
A new distribution center is expected to bring as many as 100 jobs to Jacksonville in its first year, a board member with the Jacksonville Economic Development Corp. said.
Board member Barry Hughes said local Stage Stores Inc. intends to purchase or lease a facility at North Bolton Street and U.S. Highway 69, which would be used as a new distribution center. The property is the former Astro Air facilities.
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:07 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:07:18 GMT
Students and faculty from Tyler Junior College and UT Tyler finished their week-long service project Thursday.More >>
Students and faculty from Tyler Junior College and UT Tyler finished their week-long service project Thursday, having helped with reforestation, the rehabilitation of a medical office and the expansion of a small school in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:41:34 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Lets face it, there's nothing like a pool on a hot day. But The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say be wary of a potential unforeseen danger... E-coli. "BiggestMore >>
What to do if you're worried about e-coli contamination in public pools.More >>
TYLER (KYTX) - Who wouldn't want to take a chance to win $600 million, or even a fraction of that? The Powerball jackpot is expected to hit that number before the drawing Saturday night. And it's drawingMore >>
Who wouldn't want to take a chance to win $600 million, or even a fraction of that?
The Powerball jackpot is expected to hit that number before the drawing Saturday night.
And it's drawing attention from people across the country.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:27:47 GMT
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FAIRFIELD, CT (CNN) -- Two Metro-North passenger trains heading in opposite directions collided during rush hour Friday evening in southwestern Connecticut, damaging both trains and leaving dozens injured,More >>
Two Metro-North passenger trains heading in opposite directions collided during rush hour Friday evening in southwestern Connecticut, damaging both trains and leaving dozens injured, authorities said.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:38:45 GMT
EAST TEXAS (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - The Department of Public Safety and fire crews are currently working a accident involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 20. DPS officials say that the eastbound lanesMore >>
The Department of Public Safety and fire crews are currently working a accident involving two 18-wheelers on Interstate 20.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:15:48 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Dolly Parton, Mickey Rooney, Loretta Lynn, Burt Reynolds and Miranda Lambert - these celebrities have all donated items to an auction benefiting special needs children andMore >>
Dolly Parton, Mickey Rooney, Loretta Lynn, Burt Reynolds and Miranda Lambert - these celebrities have all donated items to an auction benefiting special needs children and adults in East Texas.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:57:36 GMT
TYLER - (KYTX) John Tyler High School is officially in need of a new principal. The district plans to look to the community to help come up with the next candidate. The district posted the position justMore >>
John Tyler High School is officially in need of a new principal. The district plans to look to the community to help come up with the next candidate.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:48:42 GMT
MARSHALL (KYTX) - Employees at Five Starr Building Contractors on I20 near Marshall knew to find shelter when the storm hit around 3:30 Thursday afternoon. "Fist-sized hail coming down on theMore >>
Bill Parker, warning coordination specialist for the National Weather Service in Shreveport, confirmed that a tornado touched down in Eastern Harrison County.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:43:11 GMT
AUSTIN (KYTX) - Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed, on the Local & Consent Calendar, SCR13, officially naming the city of Canton the official walking capitol of Texas. Authored by SenatorMore >>
Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed, on the Local & Consent Calendar, SCR13, officially naming the city of Canton the official walking capitol of Texas.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:28:43 GMT
Smith County Sheriff's Office:LINDALE, (KYTX) – Today, during a routine call in the Lindale area, Smith County Animal Control Officer Juan Dockens was bitten in the face by a Great Dane. The dog wasMore >>
Today, during a routine call in the Lindale area, Smith County Animal Control Officer Juan Dockens was bitten in the face by a Great Dane. The dog was being surrendered by its owners.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:06:24 GMT
DESTIN, Fla. (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) — The UT Tyler golf team rallied in the final round to capture the NCAA Division III National Championship Friday at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. It is the firstMore >>
The UT Tyler golf team rallied in the final round to capture the NCAA Division III National Championship Friday at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:15:22 GMT
Attorney General of Texas:AUSTIN (KYTX) – The State of Texas today filed a lawsuit against BP America and other defendants for their role in the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil spill. The State'sMore >>
The State of Texas today filed a lawsuit against BP America and other defendants for their role in the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil spill. The State's enforcement action seeks natural resource damages, economic damages and civil penalties caused by the oil spill.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:36:40 GMT
EAST TEXAS (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - Jarvis Christian College and the East Texas Food Bank have partnered to offer a healthy and fun summer to children through the Summer Food Program. The program,More >>
Jarvis Christian College and the East Texas Food Bank have partnered to offer a healthy and fun summer to children through the Summer Food Program.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:53:02 GMT
(CNN) -- The multi-state Powerball jackpot has risen to $600 million, with a cash value of $376.9 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. The jackpot marks the second-largest lotteryMore >>
The multi-state Powerball jackpot has risen to $600 million, with a cash value of $376.9 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:31:01 GMT
TYLER (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - Sabrina Kimbley pleaded guilty this morning in the 241st District Court to four counts of child endangerment, which are state jail felonies. The plea agreement statesMore >>
Kimbley pleaded guilty to a charge of child endangerment involving her young deceased son, Jake Kimbley. This is a seperate charge from the other four child endangerment charges.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:06:42 GMT
SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - The Smith County Veterans Service Office will be closed Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23rd to attend semi-annual training conducted by Texas Veterans Commission and VeteranMore >>
The Smith County Veterans Service Office will be closed Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23rd to attend semi-annual training conducted by Texas Veterans Commission and Veteran Affairs.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:34:25 GMT
Buy Smith County Committee:SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - A pro-development group in Smith County has started collecting the required number of signatures on petitions to place limited beer and wine sales on theMore >>
A pro-development group in Smith County has started collecting the required number of signatures on petitions to place limited beer and wine sales on the November ballot for the current boundaries of Smith County JP 4.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:21:24 GMT
(KYTX) - School is almost out for middle and high school students. Many of them will have plenty of time on their hands soon. Summer entertainment doesn't come free though. A recent Charles Schwab pollMore >>
School is almost out for middle and high school students. Many of them will have plenty of time on their hands soon. Summer entertainment doesn't come free though.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:14:10 GMT
(CNN) -- The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Nelson, Georgia, a small town north of Atlanta. Officials in Nelson passed an ordinance in April requiringMore >>
The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Nelson, Georgia, a small town north of Atlanta.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:35 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:35:00 GMT
(CNN) -- Police in Omaha, Nebraska, said Thursday that they're looking into whether there's a connection between the recent killings of a university professor and his wife and two unsolved area homicides. RogerMore >>
Police in Omaha, Nebraska, said Thursday that they're looking into whether there's a connection between the recent killings of a university professor and his wife and two unsolved area homicides.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:52 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:52:57 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Good Friday morning! Morning clouds and fog will give way to a partly cloudy and warmer day. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms today. Highs will hit 87 then drop into the lowerMore >>
Morning clouds and fog will give way to a partly cloudy and warmer day. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms today.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:52:13 GMT
WICHITA FALLS (KYTX) -- A woman arrested for solicitation to commit capital murder is back in jail on a parole violation. Kimberly Lynn Coble was arrested in 2000 in Smith County on that charge. WichitaMore >>
Kimberly Lynn Coble was on parole after being arrested for solicitation to commit capital murder but she's back in jail.More >>
Students and staff from UT Tyler and Tyler Junior College are helping people in the northern rainforest of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province. In the village of Dos Rios this week healthcare was the hot topic.More >>
Students and staff from UT Tyler and Tyler Junior College are helping people in the northern rainforest of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province. In the village of Dos Rios this week healthcare was the hot topic.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:08:43 GMT
WASKOM/HARRISON COUNTY (KYTX) - According to the National Weather Service, storm damage has been reported in the Waskom area in eastern Harrison County.According to weather service storm reports:At 2:20More >>
According to the National Weather Service, storm damage has been reported in the Waskom area in eastern Harrison County.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:05:39 GMT
HENDERSON/RUSK COUNTY (KYTX) - After having two previous bond proposals shut down by voters in 2010 and 2011, Henderson I.S.D. says it's ready for the drastic and much needed changes coming to HendersonMore >>
With 69% of voters in favor of Henderson I.S.D.'s $27 million bond proposal for a new middle school, the district says its already started mapping out plans for the future.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:02:21 GMT
GILMER/UPSHUR COUNTY (KYTX) - Upshur County believes it has found a way to deal with an estimated $930,000 budget shortfall -- without digging further into taxpayers' pockets.The latest issue has the countyMore >>
Upshur County believes it has found a way to deal with an estimated $930,000 budget shortfall -- without digging further into taxpayers' pockets.More >>
TYLER (KYTX) - We typically think of sex trafficking as something that happens in foreign countries, but the truth is, it's happening all over the United States, including right here in East Texas. We'veMore >>
We typically think of sex trafficking as something that happens in foreign countries, but the truth is, it's happening all over the United States, including right here in East Texas. That's why a national organization is helping Tyler stop the issue and help victims.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:56:26 GMT
WEST (KYTX/KCEN) - The results of the investigation into the fires and explosion in West will be revealed on Thursday.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the State Fire Marshal'sMore >>
The results of the investigation into the fires and explosion in West will be revealed on Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:14:11 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - An afternoon fire damaged a Longview home.Firefighters responded to the fire on Irene Street in the Spring Hill area just after 5 this evening.More than 50 percent of theMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:57:04 GMT
HENDERSON (KYTX) -Have you ever thought about buying a tornado shelter? Shelter designers say your odds of survival in a tornado shelter are 98%. Kelly Hall has been making tornado shelters for more thanMore >>
Have you ever thought about buying a tornado shelter? Shelter designers say your odds of survival in a tornado shelter are 98%. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:51:48 GMT
GRANBURY (CBSDFW.COM) – At least six people were confirmed dead, more are missing, and extensive damage was reported after as many as three tornadoes slammed into the lakefront town of Granbury on WednesdayMore >>
At least six people were confirmed dead, more are missing, and extensive damage was reported after as many as three tornadoes slammed into the lakefront town of Granbury on Wednesday evening, flattening homes and buildings and tossing vehicles like toys.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:25:53 GMT
CARTHAGE/PANOLA COUNTY (KYTX) - Former Panola County Sheriff Ron Clinton pled guilty today to tampering with a government document, his attorney said this afternoon.Longview attorney David Moore said ClintonMore >>
Former Panola County Sheriff Ron Clinton pled guilty today to tampering with a government document, his attorney said this afternoon.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:11:32 GMT
GLADEWATER/UPSHUR COUNTY (KYTX) - The Gladewater Former Students' Association is building a 4-ft.-by-four-ft.-six-inch thick polished African black granite to honor the veterans from Gladewater that haveMore >>
The Gladewater Former Students' Association is building a 4-ft.-by-four-ft.-six-inch thick polished African black granite to honor the veterans from Gladewater that have served in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:48:49 GMT
MARSHALL (KYTX) - Marshall police are warning of a phishing scam directed at people using Walmart.com. Police say they've received complaints that people have gotten an email thanking them for a purchaseMore >>
Marshall police are warning of a phishing scam directed at people using Walmart.com.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:28:11 GMT
GILMER (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - A 115th District Court jury which convicted Bradley Wayne Shipley of burglary of a habitation today begin deliberating his sentence around noon. Shipley, 28, who hasMore >>
A 115th District Court jury today sentenced Bradley Wayne Shipley to 13 years in prison and fined him $10,000 after convicting him of burglary of a habitation.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:51:45 GMT
Washington (CNN) -- Facing a trio of possible scandals that threaten to overwhelm his second term agenda, President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected calls for a special counsel to investigate InternalMore >>
Facing a trio of possible scandals that threaten to overwhelm his second term agenda, President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected calls for a special counsel to investigate Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups and declared he would fix any problems in government.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:44:06 GMT
Bossier Sheriff's Office:BOSSIER, La (KYTX) - The Bossier Sheriff's Office arrested three workers at a Haughton child care Wednesday on charges stemming from simple battery to cruelty to a juvenile ofMore >>
The Bossier Sheriff's Office arrested three workers at a Haughton child care Wednesday on charges stemming from simple battery to cruelty to a juvenile of young children at the daycare center over the past couple of weeks.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:40:12 GMT
Washington (CNN) – President Barack Obama will name Danny Werfel, an official in his budget office, as the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, a White House said Thursday. Obama demandedMore >>
President Barack Obama will name Danny Werfel, an official in his budget office, as the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, a White House said Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:35:39 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Tyler Police are on the scene of an accident that happened just after noon Thursday on Old Jacksonville Highway at Crow Road.There is possibly a person pinned inside a car.KYTX CBS 19 hasMore >>
Tyler Police responded to the scene of an accident that happened just after noon Thursday on Old Jacksonville Highway at Crow Road.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:13:23 GMT
Attorney General of Texas Office:GONZALES (KYTX) – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes Unit arrested Gonzales resident John Raymond Williams, 53, on Wednesday for child pornography possession.More >>
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes Unit arrested Gonzales resident John Raymond Williams, 53, on Wednesday for child pornography possession.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:07 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:07:06 GMT
Office of the Governor Rick Perry:AUSTIN (KYTX) - Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement regarding yesterday's storms in North Texas: I'm deeply saddened by the deaths caused by yesterday'sMore >>
I'm deeply saddened by the deaths caused by yesterday's horrific storms. The State Operations Center has been monitoring this situation since yesterday afternoon and continues to assist locals with any unmet needs they may have.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:39:56 GMT
Tyler ISD:TYLER (KYTX) – Tyler ISD will use a search committee to select candidates for the John Tyler High School principal position. A community survey has been launched to gather information fromMore >>
Tyler ISD will use a search committee to select candidates for the John Tyler High School principal position.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:08:05 GMT
New Orleans (CNN) -- New Orleans police said they arrested a suspect in the Mother's Day shooting that left 19 people wounded this week. In a post on its Facebook page, the police department identifiedMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:01:14 GMT
Washington (CNN) -- The White House released more than 100 pages of e-mails on Wednesday in a bid to quell critics who say President Barack Obama and his aides played politics with national securityMore >>
The White House released more than 100 pages of e-mails on Wednesday in a bid to quell critics who say President Barack Obama and his aides played politics with national security following the deadly terror attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:34:04 GMT
(CNN) -- The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing will be at least $475 million, the third largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, after no one matched the winning numbers in Wednesday night'sMore >>
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing will be at least $475 million, the third largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, after no one matched the winning numbers in Wednesday night's draw.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:11:49 GMT
(CNN) -- One day after authorities released photos of a man purportedly culled from sexually explicit videos, a suspect is under arrest and his alleged child victim has been identified and taken toMore >>
One day after authorities released photos of a man purportedly culled from sexually explicit videos, a suspect is under arrest and his alleged child victim has been identified and taken to safety, officials tell CNN.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:57 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:57:15 GMT
(CNN) -- David Beckham, one of the most iconic football stars of his generation, has announced his retirement. His decision comes days after the 38-year-old won his latest title with French club ParisMore >>
David Beckham, one of the most iconic football stars of his generation, has announced his retirement.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:36:08 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Gregg County courts have set a May 20 trial date for Jesse Dale Smith and Cassandra Stone, accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child.Stone, 32, and Smith, 33, faceMore >>
Gregg County courts have set a May 20 trial date for Jesse Dale Smith and Cassandra Stone, accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child/sexual contact.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:25:57 GMT
(KYTX) - Flying can be a hectic experience, but a new study shows airline passengers are a lot happier these days. J.D. Power and Associates' annual "North America Airline Satisfaction Study" revealsMore >>
J.D. Power and Associates' annual "North America Airline Satisfaction Study" reveals passengers are the happiest they've been since 2006.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:20:34 GMT
Released by Kilgore Police DepartmentKILGORE/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Kilgore Police Department is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Floyd Leo Rossum.Rossum, 49, of Kilgore, has been identifiedMore >>
Kilgore Police Department is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Floyd Leo Rossum.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:59:18 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) – UPDATE: Through a Crimestoppers hotline tip, Brandy Hedricks, 28, was taken into custody for questioning in Jacksonville, Texas, late in the evening on May 15. More >>
TYLER (KYTX) – Through a Crimestoppers hotline tip, Brandy Hedricks, 28, was taken into custody for questioning in Jacksonville, Texas, late in the evening on May 15.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:11 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:11:54 GMT
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(KYTX) -- There were reports Wednesday night of several tornadoes in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area including a mile wide tornado on the ground in Cleburne. But Granbury in Hood County has reportedlyMore >>
Update: A series of spring tornadoes slammed North Texas killing at least 6 people, injuring dozens and destroying homes. Survivors say the storm practically wiped out two neighborhoods.More >>
TYLER (KYTX) - The rain we are having today and the warmer weather make the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. It's not uncommon to see them start to buzz around this time of year, but it's expectedMore >>
The rain we are having today and the warmer weather make the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos.
It's not uncommon to see them start to buzz around this time of year, but it's expected to be a bad season.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:52:49 GMT
TATUM/RUSK COUNTY (KYTX) - Tatum city leaders are working on ways to allow stores to sell beer and wine across the street from schools. Saturday, Tatum voters approved off-premise beer and wine sales inMore >>
Tatum city leaders are working on ways to allow stores to sell beer and wine across the street from schools.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:46:09 GMT
(KYTX) - There's more than the hot, Texas sun TxDOT workers have to worry about. The rumbles of 18-wheelers and the buzzing of cars remind them of the dangers they face everyday. "The safety of our employeesMore >>
There's more than the hot, Texas sun TxDOT workers have to worry about. More >>
GLADEWATER (KYTX) - An East Texas superintendent still stands behind signs in front of his campuses, warning intruders their staff members are armed. Union Grove ISD is about 12 miles away from the closestMore >>
An East Texas superintendent still stands behind signs in front of his campuses, warning intruders their staff members are armed.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:48:34 GMT
(CNN) -- Jodi Arias was "especially cruel" when she stabbed, shot and nearly decapitated her ex-boyfriend in 2008, a jury in Arizona found on Wednesday. The jury's decision means Arias, 32, will faceMore >>
(CNN) -- Jodi Arias was "especially cruel" when she stabbed, shot and nearly decapitated her ex-boyfriend in 2008, a jury in Arizona found on Wednesday.More >>
Tyler, TX (KYTX) -- UT Tyler is one step closer to establishing a pharmacy program. Lawmakers OK'ed a bill to allow the pharmacy school--and it now needs Governor Perry's signature. Supporters call itMore >>
Tyler, TX (KYTX) -- UT Tyler is one step closer to establishing a pharmacy program. Lawmakers OK'ed a bill to allow the pharmacy school--and it now needs Governor Perry's signature. Supporters call itMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:45:29 GMT
(CBS NEWS) -- President Obama on Wednesday announced that acting IRS commissioner Steve Miller is stepping down amid investigations into political discrimination carried out by the IRS against conservativeMore >>
President Obama on Wednesday announced that acting IRS commissioner Steve Miller is stepping down amid investigations into political discrimination carried out by the IRS against conservative groups.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:17:43 GMT
Released by Kilgore College Public Information Officer Chris CraddockKILGORE/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Kilgore College President Dr. Bill Holda is pleased to announce that the KC Board conference room hasMore >>
Kilgore College President Dr. Bill Holda is pleased to announce that the KC Board conference room has been named for longtime board member R.E. "Sonny" Spradlin, Jr., thanks to a generous donation by two of Spradlin's sons.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:51:30 GMT
(CNN) - "Angry Birds" will soon arrive at your local movie theater - and they'll be in 3-D. Sony Pictures announced Wednesday that the studio's acquired rights for the animated film, which will be developed,More >>
"Angry Birds" will soon arrive at your local movie theater - and they'll be in 3-D.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:22:52 GMT
AUSTIN (KHOU) – A Texas teen bagged a record 800-pound alligator during his first public gator hunt with his dad. It's the biggest gator ever certified in Texas, according to the Texas Parks and WildlifeMore >>
A Texas teen bagged a record 800-pound alligator during his first public gator hunt with his dad. It's the biggest gator ever certified in Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:05:55 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) – The Smith County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help in locating a subject who is on the run. Kristopher Jarrod Ford, 26, is wanted on a warrant for burglarizing the Dairy QueenMore >>
The Smith County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help in locating a subject who is on the run.
Kristopher Jarrod Ford, 26, is wanted on a warrant for burglarizing the Dairy Queen in Gresham on April 9, 2013.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:32:05 GMT
LONGVIEW (KYTX)- Robert Johnson says he's been riding bikes since he was a teenager, and says he always picks his bike over his car. "It's the feel of the open road, the wind in your face and theMore >>
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and is aimed at reducing deaths caused by accidents. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:27:42 GMT
(CNN) -- At 42, Richard Swanson was without work, without kids at home, without a mortgage, but with a lot of time to ponder what matters. "It gives you time to think of what you want out of life," heMore >>
At 42, Richard Swanson was without work, without kids at home, without a mortgage, but with a lot of time to ponder what matters.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:24:16 GMT
U.S. Attorney's Office/Eastern District of Texas:TYLER (KYTX) - A 38-year-old Longview, Texas woman has pleaded guilty to federal tax violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. AttorneyMore >>
A 38-year-old Longview, Texas woman has pleaded guilty to federal tax violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today. More >>
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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 >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:06:01 GMT
(CBS/KEYE) - Are you prepared is disaster strikes? Emergency situations like the explosion in West, the Boston Marathon bombings and hurricanes that devastate entire regions can cause mass chaos. SoMore >>
Are you prepared is disaster strikes? Emergency situations like the explosion in West, the Boston Marathon bombings and hurricanes that devastate entire regions can cause mass chaos.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-07 15:31:23 GMT
(CBS) - A 14-year study found fast food restaurants have modestly improved the Nutritional quality of their food. Researchers in Minnesota analyzed data from menus of eight restaurants including McDonald's,More >>
A new study finds fast food restaurants have made some strides in their meals nutritional value, but only modestly. Also in Consumer Corner, who does best when it comes to talking to kids about money?More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-05-06 13:41:10 GMT
WYLIE (CNN/WFAA) - Texas lawmakers have passed several bills involving concealed handgun licenses, including one that reduce the number of hours required to get one. People in one North Texas town areMore >>
Texas lawmakers have passed several bills involving concealed handgun licenses, including one that reduce the number of hours required to get one. People in one North Texas town are packing handgun license classes to learn how to use their handguns, including an unexpected place, a church.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-05-03 15:13:43 GMT
OREGON (CNN/KVAL) - Forget just looking cute. Some dogs dig in the dirt to make a living. The truffle hunter found a tasty treat that's going to fetch a pretty penny. "They all tend to start out aMore >>
Forget just looking cute. Some dogs dig in the dirt to make a living. The truffle hunter found a tasty treat that's going to fetch a pretty penny.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 >>
