local news

A Smith County jury has sentenced convicted murderer Kimberly Cargill to death after deliberating for more than eight hours today (Thursday, May 31).

Weather in the south, especially in Texas, can never be predictable. It can never just rain. A tornado, hail, destructive winds or even a hurricane has to come along with it. It's a double-edged sword -- we need the rain, but when it comes, there's often hell to pay. Thus, the case at my house this morning.

Summer time is here and the kids camps are popping up everywhere! To keep your child busy this summer the Tyler Parks and Recreation Department will be offering weekly tennis classes June 4 through July 20.

Tyler has seen the arrival of many popular restaurant chains over the past few years.

National Free Fishing Day means that no fishing license is required, and not just in state parks where you can fish every day of the year without a license, but any Texas public waters!

Locally, the Smith County Sheriff race is the most contested with four candidates seeking the post held for the past 35 years by Sheriff J.B. Smith. Smith is retiring at the end of the year.

Wood County officials have confirmed a drowning at Lake Hawkins in Wood County that occurred about 6:40 p.m. today, according to multiple media reports.

Nancy Harris, the convenience store clerk who was set on fire during a robbery last Sunday in Garland, has died from her injuries, according to a report by WFAA Channel 8 in Dallas.

With thousands hitting the road this weekend in East Texas, the risk of traffic accidents increases. And it’s not speeders that present the biggest problem, it’s the red light runners. And what are the most dangerous intersections in Tyler?

Deanna Laney, whose capital murder case made national headlines when she was accused of stoning two of her children to death, has been released from a Texas mental institution, according to a report from KLTV Channel 7 in Tyler.

I know summer hasn’t started yet, but I’m already thinking Fall!  We’ll be getting our fill of carnival rides, shows and food!  One of the best parts of a fair is the food – corn dogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes, caramel apples, turkey legs and everything fried!  The State Fair of Texas in Dallas is the best place to find all of your favorite fried concoctions.

Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, and Texas law enforcement encourages taking a minute to make sure you are up-to-date on all boating laws to ensure your safety.