Dave Goldman
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East Texas Father Charged with Firing Shots at His Son
A Smith County man is jailed on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge after he fired shots at his son to scare him off his property.
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Smith County Man Arrested for 2012 Murder
Natalio Gurrusquieta, 72, was taken into custody Monday afternoon by Smith County Detectives, and agents from U.S. Homeland Security.
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54th Azalea and Spring Flower Show Officially Opens in Tyler
The annual Azalea and Spring Flower Show opened Friday signaling the start of spring in Tyler. The Azalea Belles, who are the ambassadors of the event, joined in a Ribbon cutting ceremony to mark of the 10-mile trail that stretches through Tyler’s Azalea District
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Teacher Accused of Putting Sleeping Pills in Kids’ Sippy Cups
A teacher at a Northern California preschool accused of putting sleeping pills into toddlers' sippy cups has been released from custody after being charged with child endangerment.
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East Texas Methadone Clinic Owner Sentenced on Multiple Federal Charges
A Tyler man has been sentenced on charges of attempted arson and solicitation of murder for hire.
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Cruise Ship Dream Could Become a Nightmare
Just a month after a Carnival cruise ship was stranded for five days in the Gulf of Mexico, another of its cruise ships is reporting equipment problems in the Caribbean.
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Smith County Probation Officer Arrested
Probation officer Rachelle Ann Hartgraves was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with injury to a child, a third degree felony.
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Jorge Mario Bergoglio Elected as New Pope
Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been elected pope — the first pontiff from Latin America. Bergoglio has chosen the name Pope Francis.
Earlier white smoke poured out from the Sistine Chapel chimney in St. Peter's Square, signaling that a new pope had been chosen.
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Most Wanted Sex Offender Captured in East Texas
A Tyler man wanted for failure to register as a sex offender and indecent exposure was taken into custody after he was recognized at a homeless shelter in Longview.
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Texas Lawmakers Consider Bill to Drug Test Unemployment Applicants
A proposal to drug test applicants for welfare and unemployment benefits is meeting little resistance so far in the Texas Legislature.
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Warrant Issued in East Texas for Most Wanted Sex Offender
The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Michael Wayne Hopson, 57, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list, and a $5,000 cash reward is now offered for information leading to his capture.
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One Person Dead in Wrong Way Accident
A driver traveling in the wrong lane on Interstate 20 in Smith County was killed overnight after he slammed into an 18-wheeler.