Friday, May 24 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:17:42 GMT
(CNN/Central Florida News 13) - Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin is SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction. The ride transports families into a rarely seen, icy world to explore a massive penguin colonyMore >>
Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin is SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction. The ride transports families into a rarely seen, icy world to explore a massive penguin colony up close and personal.More >>
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 >>
TYLER (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - The search for the next Tyler ISD superintendent is expected to begin soon. The board of trustees is scheduled to discuss the selection process in closed session tonight.
Any decision about the process — whether the board opts to go with or without a search firm — must be made by vote in open session, school district attorney John Hardy said.
Board member Brad Spradlin said he has spent the past few months talking with search firm representatives, other school district board members and representatives from the Texas Association of School Boards to find out which firms are active, what their process is and how their performance rates.
Board President Michelle Carr was unavailable for comment and requested that Spradlin speak on her behalf because of his work with the matter.
Spradlin said he spoke with about six firms and multiple board members. He asked the firms about their process and if they conduct state and/or nationwide searches.
The past two times TISD has needed to hire a superintendent, in 2002 and 2007, the district chose the partnership of Houston attorney J. David Thompson and Dr. Mike Moses, a former Texas education commissioner.
Spradlin said all search firms typically work the same. They seek board and community input and come up with profiles from each group before beginning the search.
Spradlin said he expects the board to discuss posting the job as an open position.
Because previous superintendent Dr. Randy Reid left in August, TISD trustees decided to take their time with the search because most superintendents already were settled in their jobs.
"There are seasons in the school business, and this isn't particularly a season for hiring," Mrs. Carr said in July, when the board announced Gary Mooring as the prospective interim.
Posting the job opening would be the first official step in the process, Spradlin said.
Mooring said by phone on Wednesday that although it originally was not his intention to apply for the permanent superintendent post, that "is something that could be discussed in executive session."
The board is slated to evaluate Mooring's performance during the closed session today.
The board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today in the Dr. Jack L. Davidson Conference Center in the Jim Plyler Instructional Complex, 807 W. Glenwood Blvd. The board will meet in executive session at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:21:17 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - The Texas Department of State Health Services today confirmed the state's first case of West Nile illness of the season. DSHS is urging people to take precautions to reduce the riskMore >>
The Texas Department of State Health Services today confirmed the state's first case of West Nile illness of the season. DSHS is urging people to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:52:04 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Emergency responders are on the scene of a motorcycle accident on Grande and Southerland in Tyler.The driver was reportedly not wearing a helmet and has multiple fractures to her face.KYTXMore >>
Emergency responders are on the scene of a motorcycle accident on Grande and Southerland in Tyler.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:45:28 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Tyler Fire Department are on the scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire in the 700 block of Kennedy.Tyler Fire Department Chief Tim Johnson tells KYTX CBS 19 that the fire at the two story buildingMore >>
Tyler Fire Department are on the scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire in the 700 block of Kennedy.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:20:49 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 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:18:53 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - More than a dozen east Texans loaded up trailers this morning and headed for Oklahoma. The volunteers met in downtown Longview and will spend this weekend in Moore, Oklahoma,More >>
More than a dozen east Texans loaded up trailers this morning and headed for Oklahoma.More >>
