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News Anchor Curses in Debut Broadcast [NSFW]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:46:46 +0000

A.J. Clemente's first day at his new job couldn't have gone any worse. The new weekend news anchor for KFYR, the NBC affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, managed to kick off his on-air career with a live mic gaffe consisting of two of the seven dirty words which George Carlin famously explained you can never say on television.

Tyler Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Alarm Installations

Jeff Evans — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:47:25 +0000

The Tyler Fire Department is once again offering smoke alarm installations within the City of Tyler for residents who meet certain criteria. Tyler Rotary Clubs donated the funds for this project. There are certain days through the year when installations will be performed. Citizens who think they may qualify are encouraged to call to schedule [...]

East Texas Teacher Arrested for Situation Right Out of 'Breaking Bad' [VIDEO]

Chase Colston — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:03:28 +0000

East Texas now has its own Walter White. A middle school chemistry teacher in Linden, about 40 miles southwest of Texarkana, was arrested last week for selling methamphetamine — and right in the school’s parking lot. According to KSLA in Shreveport, 43-year-old William Duncan was arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance in [...]

East Texas Man Arrested for Trying to Bathe in a Rain Puddle

Chase Colston — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:22:02 +0000

You can’t find many bigger winners than this guy — and right here in East Texas, no less. According to Lufkin Police Department records, 31-year-old Clifton Tremaine Garrett was arrested late Friday (Sept. 14) for public intoxication. Garrett was allegedly found on the side of the road attempting to bathe in a street puddle. The [...]

Robert E. Lee and John Tyler High School Kick Off 22nd Annual Pantry Raid

Amy Austin — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:00:30 +0000

This year Robert E. Lee and John Tyler High Schools are looking to break 1 million pounds collected for the 22nd Annual Pantry Raid. The Pantry Raid is a friendly competition between the two schools to feed the hungry in East Texas. The food and funds the students collect be donated to the East Texas [...]

'Keep Tyler Beautiful' Holds Native Planting Event at FRESH By Brookshire's in Tyler

Amy Austin — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:00:41 +0000

This Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon on the patio at FRESH by Brookshires,’ join the Tyler Chapter of the Native Society of Texas, for the kick off of the Keep America Beautiful initiative. This event is to encourage homeowners to plant native plants. Being from three generations of rose growers and landscapers, [...]

Lufkin Man Cries Out for His 'Momma' When Convicted of Murder [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:57:41 +0000

Rodney Shepard of Lufkin, Texas, cried out for his “Momma” when he was found guilty of stabbing and killing his roommate, Fredrick Gilmore. He was found guilty because his story changed from what he first gave the police, to what he said in court. The jury deliberated for two hours and found him to be [...]

Teen Boy Drowns at East Texas Lake

Chase Colston — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:43:25 +0000

Officials at Holly Lake Ranch near Hawkins and Big Sandy recovered the body of a teenaged boy who drowned Sunday after he attempted to swim across the lake. According to KLTV, officials said the boy and a friend attempted to swim from the north shore of the lake to the south, about 200 yards. When [...]

'Pray For Obama' Billboard Stirs Controversy In Texas

Baby J — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:58:49 +0000

In Victoria Texas, the Secret Service is investigating a billboard posted that reads, “Pray for Obama” with the Bible scripture below it reading Psalms 109:8. The scripture is what has people upset. The billboard has stirred major controversy because of the interpretation of what the Bible scripture reads in regard to President Obama.

Tyler's Third Annual March of Dimes 'Signature Chef Auction' is Coming

Amy Austin — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:00:39 +0000

It's time for Tyler's Third Annual March of Dimes "Signature Chef's Auction." This is a delicious event for foodies, philanthropists and corporations to raise funds for the March of Dimes. March of Dimes Mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Some Texans Are Calling 911 for Mosquito Bites

Jen Austin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:44:22 +0000

Yes, West Nile is a huge concern across Texas and 47 other US states right now. At last check, there were 19 confirmed cases of West Nile in East Texas. But it’s not necessary to call 911 when you notice a mosquito bite. Are people really doing that? Texans – especially those in North Texas [...]

Texas Woman Aims for Skunk, Shoots Husband Instead

Chase Colston — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:35:40 +0000

A Texas woman, who was aiming to kill a skunk in her yard, accidentally shot her husband according to authorities in College Station. The wife apparently used a handgun to shoot at the skunk but instead shot her husband in the stomach, Brazos County Sheriff’s Office authorities said. The man was transported to a hospital [...]

Back to School Reminders for East Texas Motorists

Dave Goldman — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:32:18 +0000

It’s back to school for many East Texas students. Local and state law enforcement remind motorist to use caution when approaching school zones and observe flashing lights at school crossings. School flashers will be in operation in marked school speed zones beginning Monday, August 27, 2012, between the hours of 7 to 9 a.m. and [...]

Explosions in Wills Point After Train Hits Fuel Tanker

Dave Goldman — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:20:30 +0000

Officials say nobody has been hurt in a fiery wreck when a freight train hit a gasoline tanker truck in East Texas early Thursday. The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department said the collision sparked an explosion along Lybrand Street crossing along Highway 80. Authorities say the fuel tanker got stuck on the tracks moments before [...]

Missing East Texas Toddler Found Dead

Dave Goldman — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:28:27 +0000

A Smith County toddler who went missing Tuesday afternoon while playing a game of hide and seek was found dead early Wednesday in a wooded area near Winona. Smith County Sheriff deputies are not releasing many details surrounding the death of 2-year-old Jake Kimbley but did say an autopsy has been ordered and the case [...]

Five Children Killed in East Texas Crash [UPDATED]

Dave Goldman — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:16:35 +0000

A sport utility vehicle taking 10 children to Splash Kingdom Water Park in Canton veered out of control Monday and overturned on Interstate 20 near Van, killing five children and injuring six other occupants of the vehicle. A DPS report released Tuesday says dead on the scene were three girls: 13-year-old Rosvaelia Jaimes, 2-year-old Urit [...]

5 Great Ways to Save Money on School Supplies

Amy Austin — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:10:18 +0000

It’s back to school already? One thing I always dread doing is paying for school supplies. Each and every year they get more expensive. With some schools asking you to bring more than any one child could use, it's tough. Us moms and dads are always looking for the deals on school supplies, and I put together some ideas that I think might be helpful.

Capital Murder Suspect Back in East Texas

Dave Goldman — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:11:24 +0000

Donny Lee Greenhow, who was captured in Tennessee, arrived back in East Texas Thursday afternoon to face capital murder charges in connection with the homicide of a Ben Wheeler couple. Peter Shick, 74, and his wife Latricia Shick, 55, were found shot to death in their home August 3rd. Van Zandt County authorities then began [...]

Craigslist iPad Scam Lands Two East Texans in Jail

Dave Goldman — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:21:46 +0000

The Tyler Police Department began receiving a series of thefts on Wednesday being reported by individuals who had responded to a Craigslist advertisement http://easttexas.craigslist.org/sys/3206688685.html to purchase an iPad. The victims had all met the seller in apartment complex parking lots. The victims were presented with book bags containing paper notebooks. The bags were tied shut, [...]

Ghost Con Paranormal Convention This Weekend in East Texas [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:07:41 +0000

For those of you who are intrigued by the paranormal, the East Texas Ghost Con 2012 is this Friday and Saturday (Aug. 17-18) in Marshall at the Marshall Visual Arts Center. Participants will take part in a ghost walk of historical cemeteries, seminars and lectures on the paranormal and more.