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East Texans gather donations for Oklahoma tornado victims
At the Brookshire's in Whitehouse is a resident's 44-foot trailer that used to carry race cars.
Ahead of runoff Jacksonville's mayor candidates speak out
JACKSONVILLE - As the Jacksonville mayoral runoff election approaches, candidates are weighing in on the race.
BY ADAM RUSSELL arussell@tylerpaper.com OWENTOWN - A nondescript metal building, formerly used as a Smith County Road and Bridge "barn," now acts as the de-facto death row for thousands of stray dogs each year.
Once again those elected to serve the taxpayers are not even listening to their bosses .
Jacksonville hosting annual cleanup day
The city of Jacksonville is inviting residents to help beautify their community.
Tops in Texas Rodeo 2013: Rain didn't dampen spirits on opening night
The bulls were in the chutes and the fans were in the stands as the Tops in Texas 2013 PRCA rodeo kicked off Wednesday evening in Jacksonville.
Election 2013: Candidates exhausted but forging ahead to runoff
If exhaustion had a name, it would probably be Jacksonville mayoral candidates Kenneth Melvin, Rob Gowin or William Igbokwe.
Not Just A Job: Students get a glimpse into different jobs on Career Day
Future police officers, firefighters, marine biologists, pilots, nurses and even journalists sat with rapt attention Friday morning as more than a dozen community volunteers took turns sharing the ins and outs of their jobs with the sixth graders at Nichols Intermediate School in Jacksonville.
Gowin and Melvin headed for June 11 runoff after essential tie in...
Nearly 1,000 voters cast ballots in Saturday's mayoral election, which yielded an essential tie between incumbent Kenneth Melvin and challenger Rob Gowin - necessitating a June 11 runoff.
Jacksonville mayoral race headed for runoff
The three-way race for Jacksonville mayor will head for a runoff, with Saturday's election results fully counted.
OPINION: The Front Page Backstory: Because there's always more than what you see
I received such a a missive from a "reader" who emailed me from her cell phone with the following, unsigned, message: "A comment on the headline story in the Jacksonville Daily Progress of the ETMC doctor that was arrested in Jacksonville.
Early voting numbers annihilate last election's total votes
Early voting concluded Tuesday with as many as 585 voters casting ballots for the May 11 municipal and school election.
Jacksonville Firefighters: AMBUS unit can save lives
A handful of Jacksonville firefighters were trained Wednesday in the workings of Palestine Regional Medical Center's AMBUS - a 41-foot ambulance bus designed to handle well over 10 patients in mass casualty situations.
North Lamar Student honored at Area IV Conservation Awards Banquet
Chazirae Canida, a student at Stone Middle School, was honored for her outstanding contributions to the Texas Soil and Water Conservation Program at the Area IV Conservation Awards Banquet on May 2, 2013, in Jacksonville, Texas.
Fired doctor arrested Wednesday after he was found drunk with shotgun ...
JACKSONVILLE - A former ETMC-Jacksonville doctor who was discovered intoxicated and in possession of a shotgun in the hospital's parking lot Wednesday morning was arrested and taken into custody by police, authorities confirmed.
Fired doctor arrested Wednesday after he was found drunk...
A former ETMC-Jacksonville doctor who was discovered intoxicated and in possession of a shotgun in the hospital's parking lot Wednesday morning was arrested and taken into custody by police, authorities confirmed.
Other INfamous Jacksonville fires: Recent downtown fire ignites memories
It would appear the institutional memories of many local readers far exceed those of the current Jacksonville Daily Progress editorial staff.
4 facing federal robbery, gun charges awaiting arraignment
Four Jacksonville men accused of being a part of a violent armed robbery gang are scheduled for arraignment today in federal court, according to a spokeswoman with the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Texas.
City recreation center dedicated in honor of beloved 'Coach'
It was a bittersweet moment as Jessica and Jennifer Hunter shared the duties of cutting a bright red ribbon with a massive pair of scissors while a large crowd looked on Monday afternoon.