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Petition gatherers for beer and wine sales in JP4 hope third time is the charm
Petition gatherers for legal beer and wine sales in Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 are hoping the third time is the charm.
Former sheriff J.B. Smith to headline museum fundraiser
Former Smith County Sheriff J.B. Smith is set to be the headline entertainer at Saturday's fundraiser for the East Texas Heritage Museum Association.
ARCHIVES: Billie Sol Estes trial in Tyler made big splash 51 years ago
Editor's note: This story was published July 1, 2012, in advance of the 50th anniversary of the sensational Billie Sol Estes trial in Tyler.
Whitehouse man, 42, gets life sentence for third DWI case
A Smith County jury sentenced a Whitehouse man to life in prison Wednesday after he pleaded guilty that same day to a charge of driving while intoxicated, third or more offense.
East Texas remembers fallen law enforcement officers
Every day there is a chance, someone will have to their life for our safety. And sometimes they pay the ultimate price for all of us.
Comissioners condemned land to use to build Tyler
The Smith County Courthouse in downtown Tyler has stood firmly for decades, but a portion of the downtown area was condemned in 1846 by the county's first commissioners when the landowner would not sell the land chosen to be the center of the county.
Five Tyler gardens on display at Master Gardeners tour
Smith County Master Gardeners will have its ninth annual Spring Garden Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1. The five gardens that were chosen for this year's tour are all within the city of Tyler.
Smith County Republican women meet Thursday
The Smith County Republican Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Traditions Restaurant, 6205 S. Broadway Ave.
Bond top of Tyler ballot Saturday
On Saturday, voters around Smith County have seven races to decide. Tyler ISD voters will decide the fate of a $160.5 million school bond proposal that includes six projects that affect students from elementary through high school.
Tyler man arrested for theft of truck parts
Smith County investigators arrested a man for the theft of truck parts, forklift accessories and other metal items taken from Transport Services on April 27.
Registration still open for Saturday's Komen race
"Komen Tyler, along with those who generously support us with their talent, time and resources, is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in our community," said Jennifer Watkins, executive director of the Susan G. Komen Tyler affiliate The race includes a 5K, 1-mile fun run and a 50-yard kid's dash and will be held in Bergfeld ... (more)
Early voting closes on TISD bond
Early voting turnout was low, as expected, just under 8 percent among Tyler ISD voters, but "high" relative to a single item local May election, an election official said.
City prepares for hot, dry summer
Because of a summer predicted to be warmer and drier than usual, Tyler city officials are reminding residents the city still is observing "Drought One" contingency measures as a part of a special city water conservation ordinance.
Today last day to cast early votes
Today is the last day to cast early ballots before a Saturday Election Day for city and school district elections.
[VIDEO] 3 fire departments fight Sunday fire
Three volunteer fire departments were able to prevent a fire from completely destroying a home near the Tyler airport Sunday afternoon, but the structure was heavily damaged.
Department event says a thank youa for a Gifta program
Each week CBS 19 profiles a local foster child in our "Children are a Gift" report to help find them a loving home.
Doggy Derby Day raises awareness for shelter need
The grounds of First Christian Church were inundated with the sound of barking on Saturday afternoon, thanks to what event planners hope is the first of an annual event known as Doggy Derby Day.
Education society holds initiation, celebration
Five Smith County Chapters of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met Saturday at the Hollytree Country Club for an Initiation Ceremony and a Joint Chapters Founders' Day Celebration.
Funding Yanked; Total Healthcare Losign Money
A Tyler health clinic that serves the poor and has a history of legal and financial woes will lose its federal funding as of Aug.
Lindale man gets 15-year sentence for shooting at kids after his home was toilet-papered
BY KENNETH DEAN kdean@tylerpaper.com A Lindale man who fired multiple shots at four teenagers after his home had been toilet-papered in 2011 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.