Monday, June 17 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:41:31 GMT
(CNN) - A science-fiction-style project -- which could bring internet access to five billion people across the planet -- is being tested out in New Zealand. Software giant Google is launching balloonsMore >>
A science-fiction-style project -- which could bring internet access to five billion people across the planet -- is being tested out in New Zealand. Software giant Google is launching balloons into the stratosphere -- equipped with wireless technology that could create a truly global network.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-06-14 14:13:03 GMT
(CNN) - An elephant stuck in a well, a really big hornet's nest and flying food trays are all video that will have you talking today. It's not a place you would expect to find an elephant, even a babyMore >>
An elephant stuck in a well, a really big hornet's nest and flying food trays are all video that will have you talking today.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:32:18 GMT
(CNN/CBS) - Hashtags are coming to Facebook. This is to help users better surface conversations. The social network wants to make it easier for users to find content already on Facebook and functionalMore >>
In today's What's Trending report, #Hashtags are coming to Facebook. This is to help users better surface conversations. More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:09 AM EDT2013-06-12 14:09:28 GMT
(CNN) - Buying your clothes from thrift stores, also called, "thrifting," is becoming more popular and trendy. An example of how it's grown: Goodwill Industries reported an 83% increase in revenue fromMore >>
Buying your clothes from thrift stores, also called, "thrifting," is becoming more popular and trendy. An example of how it's grown: Goodwill Industries reported an 83% increase in revenue from 2007 to 2012.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-06-11 13:50:52 GMT
(CBS) - Law enforcement from San Francisco and New York are holding a smartphone summit this week. They'll meet with representatives from Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft and urge them to create newMore >>
A smartphone summit gets underway this week to tackle the rise in gadget thefts and more than 300,000 Honda Odysseys are being added to a federal probe of faulty air bags.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 9:53 AM EDT2013-06-10 13:53:42 GMT
(CNN/KSDK) - A woman's chance of living at least five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer has gone up from 50% in the 1970's to 85%. But modern science doesn't get all the credit for the healing,More >>
A chair dubbed-- The Healing Chair-- helps seven women recover from cancer. The big brown recliner has been passed down by several ladies who were going through chemo and surgery.More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-06-09 03:48:40 GMT
(CNN) - An Idaho grandmother who believes in living on the edge, jumps off a bridge wearing a chute and a smile. Get this, it was all for her 102nd birthday. Maybe you'll recognize her from appearances.More >>
An Idaho grandmother who believes in living on the edge, jumps off a bridge wearing a chute and a smile. Get this, it was all for her 102nd birthday.
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:16 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:16:46 GMT
(CNN) - In Entertainment News, Michael Jackson's 15 year old daughter Paris is hospitalized this morning. She's recovering after cutting one of her wrists. A family lawyer said Paris is physically fine. OneMore >>
Michael Jackson's 15 year old daughter Paris is hospitalized. More good news for Jennifer Love Hewitt, the actress is engaged.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-06-05 14:33:44 GMT
(CNN) - The apparent kidnapping of a U.S. Marine and the recent arrest of a mother on drug charges. These cases are raising questions about the safety of Americans in Mexico. Americans flock to MexicoMore >>
The apparent kidnapping of a U.S. Marine and the recent arrest of a mother on drug charges. These cases are raising questions about the safety of Americans in Mexico.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-06-04 13:37:47 GMT
(CNN/CBS) - Dunkin' donuts is rolling out a new item. It sandwiches fried eggs and bacon between another breakfast staple, a glazed donut. The company is rolling out a its new breakfast sandwich nationwideMore >>
Dunkin' donuts is rolling out a new item. It sandwiches fried eggs and bacon between another breakfast staple, a glazed donut. The company is rolling out a its new breakfast sandwich nationwide on FridayMore >>
UPDATE (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - Tyler's new $102.4 million budget includes funding for sidewalks, roads and bus shelters, but the Tyler Museum of Art must meet a series of conditions before it receives any more money.
The move to withhold financial support for the next year follows an apparent fall out between the two entities.
Some elected officials on the Tyler City Council said they want to see a demonstrated transparency in the organization's financial accounting and capital fundraising efforts before the entity receives additional funding.
No one representing the museum spoke at the council's Wednesday meeting, a sharp contrast to the last meeting in which impassioned arts supporters appealed to the council to reconsider its annual funding award.
The museum received $44,500 last year, reportedly about 4 percent of its total budget.
The city's new budget includes $50,000 in support for a new arts project, the Arts & Innovation Institution, records show.
The city offered earlier to help the museum create a new downtown arts facility, but the organization refused the offer, saying they preferred another location.
Museum officials hope to one day raise $50 million for a new building near The University of Texas at Tyler.
TYLER (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - Tyler city leaders today adopted a no-frills $102.4 million budget that calls for a decrease in the property tax rate, a hike on water and wastewater services and a continued clampdown on hiring.
Members of the Tyler City Council praised city staff for their efforts to carve out excess from the ultra lean operation that City Manager Mark McDaniel describes as "very conservative."
The new budget includes a decrease in the property tax rate by a tenth of a cent, from 20.89 cents per $100 valuation to 20.77 cents, down to the effective rate.
As an example of how the chance could affect the average household, someone with a $100,000 home who pays $208.86 in taxes now will pay $207.71, about $1.15 less, the proposal shows.
Other budget highlights new sidewalks are planned for underserved areas, some streets are slated for a new coating of asphalt and more shelters are suggested for Tyler Transit stops.
Rate hikes are suggested for water and wastewater services - 2 percent for water and another 7 percent for wastewater to ward off a looming $4.7 million funding gap, due primarily to $7 million in state and federal mandates, officials said.
The average household could see a $2.43 increase on their water bill.
No changes are planned for solid waste collection, and city employees are being asked to pick up more of their costs for health insurance.
The budget document can be viewed in its entirety online at www.cityoftyler.org or in person at City Hall.
Monday, June 17 2013 12:16 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:16:55 GMT
TEXARKANA (KTBS) - The funeral arrangements for Officer William Jason Sprague have been finalized. Visitation for Officer Sprague will be tomorrow from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., in the atrium at First BaptistMore >>
The funeral arrangements for Officer William Jason Sprague have been finalized.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:16:15 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - A 31-year-old Avinger woman was arrested this weekend for failing to register annually as a sex offender.Upshur County Sheriff's Office filed a warrant for Lacey Jean Kersey,More >>
A 31-year-old Avinger woman was arrested this weekend for failing to register annually as a sex offender.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:09:28 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Police arrested a Longview babysitter Sunday on indecency with a child charges.Darrell Gene Pointer, 57, is in the Gregg County Jail on $100,000 bond this morning. He's accusedMore >>
Police arrested a Longview babysitter Sunday on indecency with a child charges.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:40:55 GMT
JACKSONVILLE (KYTX) - A new course designed to help military vets and their families cope with life after war kicked offIn Jacksonville Monday night. When you gotten used to living in a war zone, theMore >>
A new course designed to help military vets and their families cope with life after war kicked offIn Jacksonville Monday night.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:35:34 GMT
KILGORE (KYTX) - "The Kilgore man who owns the birds doesn't run a rescue or business, he just has a passion for animals. The family members I spoke with say that their birds became a like part of theMore >>
