East Texas News

East Texas is known for Southern hospitality, but our online conversations often tell a different story. Why does kindness seem to disappear behind a screen?

Summer break is winding down. Here's when students across East Texas head back to school this August.

Smith County authorities say an East Texas contractor allegedly stole $64,000 from an elderly homeowner through a fraudulent roof repair scheme.

East Texas breeder Kirstine Hicks pleaded guilty to wire fraud after investigators found sick, misrepresented dogs and an unlicensed operation.

Tyler shooting victim Josiah Williams, 5, has been cleared for rehab as police and the FBI continue searching for answers in the May shooting.

A brand-new Brookshire's is coming to West Tyler, and it won't just offer groceries. Stanley's Famous Pit Barbecue is opening a full restaurant inside the new store.

The 2026 East Texas Wine Tour Card unlocks tastings at top East Texas wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms with one convenient digital pass.

The Smith County Sheriff's Office is mourning Deputy Gerald Atchison, who died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

Tyler’s Planning and Zoning Commission denied a proposed West Erwin Street data center after residents cited neighborhood, historic preservation, and quality-of-life concerns.

Rodeo, weenie dog races, water slides, Shakespeare, and more are happening around East Texas this weekend.

Blake Florence received 10 years of probation after pleading guilty to injury to a child in a high-profile East Texas case tied to Arp ISD.

A Grand Saline man was sentenced to 30 years after firing at deputies during a 112 mph Wood County chase. Texas crime, prison sentence, police pursuit.