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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.

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.

Rodney Shepard of Lufkin, Texas, cried out for his "Momma" when he was found guilty of stabbing and killing his roommate, Fredrick Gilmore.

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.

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.

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.

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?

A Texas woman, who was aiming to kill a skunk in her yard, accidentally shot her husband according to authorities in College Station.

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.

Officials say nobody has been hurt in a fiery wreck when a freight train hit a gasoline tanker truck in East Texas early Thursday.

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.

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.