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East Texas Mayor Leaves Office, Special Election Needed
The mayor of Lone Star, Texas, is leaving office after missing three consecutive regularly scheduled City Council meetings, creating a vacancy that will require a special election.
Mayor Brianna McClain announced her decision this week after missing her third consecutive meeting Tuesday...

Can You Legally Dumpster Dive in Tyler? Here's the Answer
Is dumpster diving legal in Tyler? We looked at Texas trespass law, Tyler's dumpster rules and a Supreme Court case to find out what actually applies.

BJ's Wholesale Club Is Coming to Tyler, Texas
The expansion in Tyler lately has been incredible and that only continues as BJ's Wholesale Club is working toward opening and they will bring 100 to 150 new jobs to the area.
Tyler Continues to See New Development
We have already heard about second locations being built for Roost and Great Harvest Bread Company...

Win Free Passes to See Lee Brice in Louisiana
Here at 101.5 KNUE we want to send you to as many country concerts and festivals as possible. We know that life is expensive here in Texas right now but that doesn't mean you should stop seeing some of your favorite artists perform live. Which is why we want to give you the opportunity to check out the Top of the Boot Music Festival for free...

A Cowboys Game Could Cost You Hundreds of Dollars
Growing up in a house with 4 boys, I have always been competitive and have always loved sports. Football was always the favorite in our house growing up, whether we were playing it or watching it, we always had it on our minds. But over the years watching and going to football games has gone up in price...

Here's What is Coming to the El Chino Location in Tyler
Joamias Kitchen is bringing its 4.9-star Japanese menu to a bigger stage, taking over a well-known spot on Southwest Loop 323 in Tyler.

East Texas Officer Arrest Raises Flock Camera Questions
An East Texas officer was arrested for alleged misuse of Flock cameras. Lufkin Police officer Zach Klein was arrested by Texas Rangers last Thursday morning on charges of abuse of official capacity and tampering with a government record. Klein has been with the police force for 11 years, and since this incident the department has suspended the use of Flock cameras within the department...
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Local Firefighters Are Asking East Texans for Water
East Texas firefighters are battling the summer heat just like the rest of us, but they're going through an incredible amount of water while working to keep our communities safe.
With temperatures staying high, firefighters across Smith County are asking for help from the community...
A Massive $16 Billion Power Project is Coming to East Texas
A proposed $16 billion natural-gas power project in Anderson County is moving forward, and there's already a big question about its connection to Texas' growing data center demand.

Which Texas Counties Get the Hottest Temperatures?
The hottest counties in Texas can experience extreme temperatures during the summer, making heat safety especially important during August. While much of Texas deals with dangerous summer heat, some counties consistently rank among the state's hottest based on historical temperature data...
East Texas Jail Could House More Federal Inmates
Smith County could soon have the ability to house more federal inmates, but it would first need a $6 million federal grant to upgrade part of the county jail. Smith County Commissioners have approved the Sheriff's Office applying for the funding, which could turn more than 90 vacant beds into additional jail capacity...

Missing Tyler Man’s Vehicle Spotted in Palestine
Tyler Police are asking East Texans to watch for 78-year-old Leon Foreman, who is considered a critical missing person. His vehicle was last seen traveling southbound in Palestine.

