Chase Colston
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Two Young Best Friends’ Heroic Battle With Cancer — Together [VIDEO]
Addison Kleinhans is 7 years old. His best friend, Bella Hicks, is two years younger. But despite their gender and age differences, they call each other soul mates, or BFFs. They are together all the time, because they are battling the same disease, together.
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Texas High School’s Yearbooks Pulled After Some Students Called ‘Mentally Retarded’ [VIDEO]
All of the yearbooks at Mesquite High School have been confiscated by school administrators after it was discovered that some special-needs students at the school were identified as "mentally retarded."
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Third Earthquake in Two Weeks Hits East Texas
East Texas felt another small jolt this afternoon when a 2.7-magnitude earthquake hit in East Texas in the same area as the previous two that occurred over the last two weeks.
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Tyler Police Searching for Man Who Robbed Bank
Tyler police are still on the hunt for a man who robbed a South Tyler bank this afternoon.
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Is Fracking to Blame for the Earthquakes in East Texas? [POLL]
After a 3.7-magnitude earthquake hit East Texas last week, some started speculating the quake could have been caused by fracking during oil and gas exploration. One meteorologist said it could be the case, too, and after this morning's shake -- the second in as many weeks -- the question is being asked even more if fracking is to blame.
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Outrage? Verizon Wireless Killing Unlimited Data Plans [POLL]
Verizon Wireless announced today its plans to get rid of its unlimited data plan that was grandfathered to previous users in favor of "tiered" data plans -- and Verizon subscribers are NOT happy about it.
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Swamp People’s Mitchell Guist — His Incredible TV Moments [VIDEOS]
It's been a sad day for any fan of Swamp People, the History Channel or just anyone who loves the strangeness of things that go on here in the south. When the news broke this morning that Mitchell Guist, one of the stars of Swamp People, died in an accident at his home in Louisiana, an outpouring of love and sadness has followed. To celebrate the life of Mitchell and his time on the show, let's look at some awesome moments he's had on the tube.
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Texting While Walking Ban — Violators Get Fined $85 [VIDEO/POLL]
Laws against texting or talking on a cell phone while driving are common. In Tyler, we have laws against using cell phones school zones. But one town is taking it one step further: banning texting while walking. And if you violate the law, you could be fined $85.
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TIME Magazine’s Provocative Breast-feeding Cover Rocks the Internet [POLLS]
TIME Magazine is profiling the style of "attachment parenting," and they're going to make sure you do a double-take at the cover in the process.
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[BREAKING] North Carolina Passes Amendment Banning Same-Sex Marriage [POLL]
CNN is reporting that voters in North Carolina have passed a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
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5 Awesome + Strange Craigslist Job Postings in Tyler/East Texas
You truly can find almost anything on Craigslist. Whether you're looking for the "Best. Roommate. Ever." or the greatest 1995 Pontiac Grand-Am of all-time, or perhaps even a one-third of scale Star Wars Tie-Fighter, Craiglist can always be there for you.
And when it comes to looking for a great or grossly weird job opportunity in Tyler or East Texas, Craigslist is your savior. Check out these five Tyler/East Texas job postings that might drop your jaw, widen your eyes or shake your head:
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Junior Seau Dead in Apparent Suicide, According to Reports [UPDATED]
Legendary NFL linebacker Junior Seau was found dead at his home in California, and now police are investigating a shooting, TMZ is reporting.