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Benefit Saturday for Gregg JP Sam Lawson
Benefit Saturday for Gregg JP Sam Lawson
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:21:13 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - The following is a statement from Debbie Drayden about her father, Gregg County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Sam Lawson, who is recovering from a March 9 shooting at hisMore >>
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - The following is a statement from Debbie Drayden about her father, Gregg County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Sam Lawson, who is recovering from a March 9 shooting at hisMore >>
Texas Files Suit Against BP
Texas Files Suit Against BP
https://www.oag.state.tx.us/newspubs/releases/2013/051713_bp_complaint.pdfMore >>
https://www.oag.state.tx.us/newspubs/releases/2013/051713_bp_complaint.pdfMore >>
Signs of Financial Abuse in Elderly
Signs of Financial Abuse in Elderly
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/everyonesbusiness/PDFs/Not-your-money.pdfMore >>
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/everyonesbusiness/PDFs/Not-your-money.pdfMore >>

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Helping with disaster in the heartland
Helping with disaster in the heartland
Updated: 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 >>
100 Most Trusted People in America
100 Most Trusted People in America
100 Most Trusted People in America. Reader Digest Poll: http://www.rd.com/slideshows/readers-digest-trust-poll-the-100-most-trusted-people-in-america/More >>
100 Most Trusted People in America. Reader Digest Poll: http://www.rd.com/slideshows/readers-digest-trust-poll-the-100-most-trusted-people-in-america/More >>
Jacksonville Clean Pipe Award Winners
Jacksonville Clean Pipe Award Winners
List of Clean Pipe Award Winners from the City of Jacksonville: Angelina House, Beverly's Café, Brookshire Bros., Catfish King, Champs, Chicken Express, Chili's, Church's Chicken, both Dairy Queen locations,More >>
List of Clean Pipe Award Winners from the City of Jacksonville: Angelina House, Beverly's Café, Brookshire Bros., Catfish King, Champs, Chicken Express, Chili's, Church's Chicken, both Dairy Queen locations,More >>
Contribute to Bill Barrett Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contribute to Bill Barrett Memorial Scholarship Fund
You can contribute even if you aren't on the course. An anonymous donor will match up to $25,000 given to the Bill Barrett Memorial Scholarship for this year's Patriot Golf Tournament. Barrett was a bigMore >>
You can contribute even if you aren't on the course. An anonymous donor will match up to $25,000 given to the Bill Barrett Memorial Scholarship for this year's Patriot Golf Tournament. Barrett was a bigMore >>
How to help Santa get toys to kids in West
How to help Santa get toys to kids in West
To contact Santa locally, you can email him, or check out his website. Statewide, you can contact the organization responsible for coming up with this toy drive by clicking here.More >>
To contact Santa locally, you can email him, or check out his website. Statewide, you can contact the organization responsible for coming up with this toy drive by clicking here.More >>
How to donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
How to donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Click here to donate money or airline miles to the Make-A-Wish foundation's April giving campaign.More >>
Click here to donate money or airline miles to the Make-A-Wish foundation's April giving campaign.More >>
Interest rate information
Interest rate information
http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/25/real_estate/mortgage-rate-record/More >>
http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/25/real_estate/mortgage-rate-record/More >>
Tomato Capital Of The World , Tomato Museum
Tomato Capital Of The World , Tomato Museum
Click here to find out more about the Tomato Capital of the World. Click here to find out more about the Tomato Museum.More >>
Click here to find out more about the Tomato Capital of the World. Click here to find out more about the Tomato Museum.More >>
Where Your Kids Socialize: More information
Where Your Kids Socialize: More information
For the full videos of the first two parent social media meetings at Grace High School, and for more information on talking to your kids about social media apps, click here: https://smore.com/31f7More >>
For the full videos of the first two parent social media meetings at Grace High School, and for more information on talking to your kids about social media apps, click here: https://smore.com/31f7More >>
How to vote for the East Texas Food Bank
How to vote for the East Texas Food Bank
Updated: Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:22:19 GMT
Click here to vote for the East Texas Food Bank in their effort to secure a $45,000 grant from Wal-Mart to expand a program that sends backpacks full of food home with children in need each Friday aftMore >>
Click here to vote for the East Texas Food Bank in their effort to secure a $45,000 grant from Wal-Mart to expand a program that sends backpacks full of food home with children in need each Friday aftMore >>

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More than 2,000 students attend GLOBE Career Expo 2013
More than 2,000 students attend GLOBE Career Expo 2013
Updated: 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 >>
TISD Teacher of the Year Winners
TISD Teacher of the Year Winners
Campus Teacher Elementary Campus Teachers of the Year T. J. Austin Elementary School Erica Ramirez Bell Elementary Global Communications Academy Andrea Gipson Birdwell Elementary School LaTehMore >>
Campus Teacher Elementary Campus Teachers of the Year T. J. Austin Elementary School Erica Ramirez Bell Elementary Global Communications Academy Andrea Gipson Birdwell Elementary School LaTehMore >>
Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Updated: Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:20:03 GMT
Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Surly-Bikes-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks/More >>
Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall HazardMore >>
Some Longview residents say the city was never "angry"
Some Longview residents say the city was never "angry"
Updated: Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-08 02:14:04 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Longview has a mighty short temper. That's according to a survey conducted in 2010 that measured health and well being in Americas largest cities. Ranking Longview the angriestMore >>
This week a blogger with Esquire Magazine posted the results of a 2010 Gallup poll survey naming Longview the angriest city in America.More >>
Kilgore firefighter's wife loses cancer battle
Kilgore firefighter's wife loses cancer battle
Updated: Thursday, May 2 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:36:03 GMT
KILGORE (KYTX) - Some people say Jason and Kim Baxter were meant for each other. A young couple, Kim only 34-years-old, with a young daughter they had welcomed into this world about three years ago. "SheMore >>
Some people say Jason and Kim Baxter were meant for each other. A young couple, Kim only 34-years-old, with a young daughter they had welcomed into this world about three years ago. More >>
Santa helping kids in West, TX
Santa helping kids in West, TX
Updated: Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:35:19 GMT
Christmas could be coming early for the victims of the explosion that leveled the small of town of West, TX. More >>
Christmas could be coming early for the victims of the explosion that leveled the small of town of West, TX. More >>
Time to Weigh-out for Lighten Up East Texas Challenge
Time to Weigh-out for Lighten Up East Texas Challenge
Updated: Friday, April 26 2013 5:28 AM EDT2013-04-26 09:28:46 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - The Lighten Up East Texas Challenge is wrapping up and it's time to see how much weight you've lost. Weigh-out week is going on now through Saturday. If you want to wait until Saturday,More >>
The Lighten Up East Texas Challenge is wrapping up and it's time to see how much weight you've lost. Weigh-out week is going on now through Saturday.More >>
Give feedback to TSA
Give feedback to TSA
http://www.regulations.gov/#!homeMore >>
http://www.regulations.gov/#!homeMore >>
How to vote for the East Texas Food Bank
How to vote for the East Texas Food Bank
Updated: Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:22:19 GMT
Click here to vote for the East Texas Food Bank in their effort to secure a $45,000 grant from Wal-Mart to expand a program that sends backpacks full of food home with children in need each Friday aftMore >>
Click here to vote for the East Texas Food Bank in their effort to secure a $45,000 grant from Wal-Mart to expand a program that sends backpacks full of food home with children in need each Friday aftMore >>
Tyler mayor hosts day of prayer and fasting
Tyler mayor hosts day of prayer and fasting
Updated: Wednesday, April 17 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-04-18 01:50:22 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - As people of all faiths gather in the Rose Garden Center in Tyler to sing that old gospel hymn "Amazing Grace," you would probably be surprised to know that it's Tyler Mayor Barbara BassMore >>
TYLER (KYTX) - As people of all faiths gather in the Rose Garden Center in Tyler to sing that old gospel hymn "Amazing Grace," you would probably be surprised to know that it's Tyler Mayor Barbara BassMore >>

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Gladewater former students dedicating memorial to local vets
Gladewater former students dedicating memorial to local vets
Updated: 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 >>
Concrete homes and safe rooms growing in popularity
Concrete homes and safe rooms growing in popularity
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:09:04 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 >>
Learn more about Brookshire's Heroes Flights
Learn more about Brookshire's Heroes Flights
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:58:03 GMT
You can request an application for a future Heroes Flight by calling 903-534-3076.More >>
You can request an application for a future Heroes Flight by calling 903-534-3076.More >>
East Texas businesses helping Oklahoma tornado victims
East Texas businesses helping Oklahoma tornado victims
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:10:38 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Below are a list of East Texas businesses collecting donations for the Moore, Oklahoma tornado victims. Whitehouse: - Brookshire's in Whitehouse — 601 Texas 110, Whitehouse, TXMore >>
East Texas businesses collecting donations for the Moore, Oklahoma tornado victims.
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Super Shredder Day set for May, 22nd in Tyler
Super Shredder Day set for May, 22nd in Tyler
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:30:08 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Supper Shredder day is scheduled for Wednesday, May, 22 from 5:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. at CBS 19 studios located at 2211 ESE Loop 323. Items will be recycled by STS Electronic Recycling.STSMore >>
Supper Shredder day is scheduled for Wednesday, May, 22 from 5:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. at CBS 19 studios located at 2211 ESE Loop 323.More >>
Interested in buying a tornado shelter?
Interested in buying a tornado shelter?
Updated: 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 >>
Link to scoring your makeup products
Link to scoring your makeup products
The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetics Database: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/More >>
The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetics Database: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/More >>
Getting involved in the Komen Tyler Race for the Cure
Getting involved in the Komen Tyler Race for the Cure
Updated: Thursday, May 9 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-05-09 17:16:49 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Registrations is going on right now for the Tyler Komen Race for the Cure. It is happening Saturday, May 11. That's the day before Mother's Day. Click here for more information on whereMore >>
Registration is going on right now for the Tyler Komen Race for the Cure. It is happening Saturday, May 11. That's the day before Mother's Day.More >>
Information about St. Paul and No Hungry Children
Information about St. Paul and No Hungry Children
http://nhctyler.org/ http://www.stpaulchildren.org/More >>
http://nhctyler.org/ http://www.stpaulchildren.org/More >>
Texas Cottage Law
Texas Cottage Law
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Applecat-Bakery/523932194325960 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB970More >>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Applecat-Bakery/523932194325960 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB970More >>

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Water Conservation Tips
Water Conservation Tips
http://www.cityoftyler.org/Departments/TylerWaterUtilities/WaterConservation.aspxMore >>
Water Conservation TipsMore >>
Running helps Tyler breast cancer survivor cope with diagnosis
Running helps Tyler breast cancer survivor cope with diagnosis
Updated: Thursday, May 9 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:00:19 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - After a breast cancer diagnosis, exercise may be the furthest thing from some people's minds, but some studies suggest it's exactly what you need. One study shows that cancer patients whoMore >>
After a breast cancer diagnosis, exercise may be the furthest thing from some people's minds, but some studies suggest it's exactly what you need. One study shows that cancer patients who took a 30-minute brisk walk, several times a week improved their chances of survival. In our Fit City Success story, a cancer survivor found strength in running.More >>
GenTX Information
GenTX Information
GenTEX web site: http://gentx.org/More >>
GenTEX web site: http://gentx.org/More >>
Foster In Texas Information
Foster In Texas Information
Updated: Friday, May 3 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:31:10 GMT
Click here for information on becoming a foster parent.More >>
Foster In TexasMore >>
Texas Cottage Law
Texas Cottage Law
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Applecat-Bakery/523932194325960 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB970More >>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Applecat-Bakery/523932194325960 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB970More >>
Waco Foundation and West Disaster Relief Fund
Waco Foundation and West Disaster Relief Fund
http://www.wacofoundation.org/NewsEvents/ViewArticle/tabid/164/smid/605/ArticleID/83/reftab/36/Default.aspxMore >>
http://www.wacofoundation.org/NewsEvents/ViewArticle/tabid/164/smid/605/ArticleID/83/reftab/36/Default.aspxMore >>
Foster care information meeting
Foster care information meeting
Foster Care Information meeting rsvp: shelley.reese@lsss.orgMore >>
Foster Care Information meeting rsvp: shelley.reese@lsss.orgMore >>
Greg and Julie Alexander
Greg and Julie Alexander
http://thealexanderhouse.org/More >>
http://thealexanderhouse.org/More >>
Information for couponing class
Information for couponing class
Click below for more information on Saturday's couponing class. http://www.thriftytexaspenny.com/2013/04/basic-and-advanced-couponing-classes-on-saturday-april-27th/More >>
Click here for more information on Saturday's couponing class.More >>
Best in Beauty picks from East Texas Experts and viewers
Best in Beauty picks from East Texas Experts and viewers
Updated: Friday, April 26 2013 12:10 PM EDT2013-04-26 16:10:08 GMT
BEST IN BEAUTY PICKS Dr. Jenni Holman, Dermatology Associates of Tyler Cleanser- CeraVe, Cetaphil (Derma Control), Dove unscented soap - Drug Stores Moisturizer – CeraVe – Drug Stores Anti-AgingMore >>
Keeping our skin looking young and our hair looking good can get expensive. It seems like there's always a new product that promises amazing results. CBS 19's Dana Hughey takes some of the work out of beauty. Local experts tell us where you can save your beauty dollars and where to splurge. More >>

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Early voting begins, new Smith County location
Early voting, new location
Updated: Monday, April 29 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:56:18 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Early voting for the May 11th elections starts tomorrow, April 29. In Smith county the Tyler Independent School District bond proposal is on the ballot. You can vote at the new electionsMore >>
Early voting for the May 11th elections starts today.

In Smith County the Tyler Independent School District bond proposal is on the ballot.More >>
Thrifty Texas Penny Saving Tips
Thrifty Texas Penny Saving Tips
Click here to find out more about Thrifty Texas Penny.More >>
Click here to find out more about Thrifty Texas Penny.More >>
Junior League "Girl Power" information
Junior League "Girl Power" information
Click here to learn more about Junior League Girl Power.More >>
Click here to learn more about Junior League Girl Power.More >>
Family Legacy, Helping Zambia Children
Family Legacy, Helping Zambia Children
To find out how you can get involved in helping better children's lives in Zambia Africa, head to: www.familylegacy.com To find out more about donating and the Tyler area Attics for Africa yard sale fundraiserMore >>
To find out how you can get involved in helping better children's lives in Zambia Africa, head to: www.familylegacy.com To find out more about donating and the Tyler area Attics for Africa yard sale fundraiserMore >>
Jacksonville schools dedicated to community members
Jacksonville schools dedicated to community members
JACKSONVILLE (KYTX) - Two brand new Jacksonville schools dedicated Sunday. In two ceremonies, one at Joe Wright Elementary and the other at East Side, the cafeteria, gym and library were named after thoseMore >>
Two brand new Jacksonville schools dedicated Sunday.
In two ceremonies, one at Joe Wright Elementary and the other at East Side, the cafeteria, gym and library were named after those who have made an impact on students.More >>
Hot rods for a cause at Harvey Hall
Hot rods for a cause at Harvey Hall
TYLER (KYTX) - Get your motor running and check out some incredible wheels at the East Texas Auto and Cycle Show. This weekend thousands came to Harvey Hall to scope out some of the newest trends in cars,More >>
Get your motor running and check out some incredible wheels at the East Texas Auto and Cycle Show.
This weekend thousands came to Harvey Hall to scope out some of the newest trends in cars, and see some award winning classics.More >>
Big Buck Bonanza contest winners
Big Buck Bonanza contest winners
LONGVIEW (KYTX) - If you think you're the best hunter in East Texas, this teen could give you a run for your money. 16-year-old Ty Peart from Bullard bagged a 10 point buck and a brand new Nissan TitanMore >>
If you think you're the best hunter in East Texas, this teen could give you a run for your money.

16-year-old Ty Peart from Bullard bagged a 10 point buck and a brand new Nissan Titan King Cab from Patterson Nissan in Longview.More >>
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe
Gregg County investigators need help finding missing woman
GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - The Gregg County Sheriff's Office is looking for help finding a missing woman. Jacklyn Arredondo was last see near Skinner Road in Gregg County just after 8 A.M. Friday. She's describedMore >>
The Gregg County Sheriff's Office says Jacklyn Arredondo was found safe.More >>
ETX soldier laid to rest, memorial account set up
ETX soldier laid to rest, memorial account set up
Updated: Tuesday, December 25 2012 10:13 AM EST2012-12-25 15:13:10 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - An East Texas soldier was laid to rest in Tyler after he died in Afghanistan earlier this month. Army Staff Sergeant Nelson Trent died after an attack on his unit with an explosive device. HeMore >>
An East Texas soldier was laid to rest in Tyler after he died in Afghanistan earlier this month.
Army Staff Sergeant Nelson Trent died after an attack on his unit with an explosive device.More >>

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