A tree which fell over due to high winds on Thursday, Oct. 28 was responsible for the death of 11-year-od Rustan Wood of Tyler, who was riding a go-cart on the property in the 12000 block of

  AUSTIN – Waterfowl hunters are gearing up across the state in anticipation of opening day. In an effort to avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels, the Texas

  UT Health Tyler will host drive-thru trick-or-treating at the hospital from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, to offer a safe Halloween alternative for children of all ages.   UT Health

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say hunters can expect an exceptional 2021-22 white-tailed deer season. The statewide white-tailed deer population is estimated to

 The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announces a public meeting to share updates to its 20-year Regional Solid Waste Management Plan on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The meeting will be

  The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Bee Careful! A swarm of bees attacked a rancher utilizing an open top

The Smith County Commissioners Court on Tuesday (Sept. 28) approved to allocate $4.52 million – 10 percent — of its American Rescue Plan Act funding to local hospitals and emergency rooms

The Smith County Commissioners Court received on Tuesday (Sept. 28) an initial assessment report relating to the Constitutionally-mandated redistricting process it will undertake in the next

The Smith County Commissioners Court appointed Shawn Scott, a retired law enforcement officer and security company executive, as Interim Precinct 2 Constable on Tuesday, October 5. Smith County

  AUSTIN — For the next two weeks, Texans are invited to take part in the sixth annual statewide Pollinator BioBlitz. The goal of the BioBlitz, which runs from Oct. 1-17, is to raise