Feb. 22, 2026

Man Charged with Killing Half-Brother in Smith County House Fire

Robert Harrison Johnson IV accused of intentionally setting blaze that killed mentally and physically disabled victim

3 Killed, 3 Injured in East Texas Car Crash

High school student and recent graduate among victims in single-vehicle wreck in Smith County

2 Teenagers Shot Outside Tyler Club

Police searching for suspect vehicle after incident on W. Gentry Street

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UT Tyler Surprises 20 East Texas Seniors with Honors Scholarships

The university awarded $10,000 scholarships to high-achieving students across the region.

Tyler ISD Students Train Animal Science Skills with Doggy Daycare

District's Career & Technology Center hosts event for students to practice pet care services

Tyler Takes Action to Repair Damaged Drainage Culvert

City council approves contracts to assess and plan repairs to aging infrastructure

Tyler Residents to Get New Yard Drains to Address Flooding

City Council approves plan to install additional curb inlets and drainage pipes in flood-prone areas

Smith County House Fire Ruled Accidental

Blaze started in attic near chimney, then rekindled hours later

Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas

Late-night host says network feared interview would violate equal-time rules for political candidates

Colbert Says CBS Lawyers Pulled Texas Senate Candidate Interview

Late-night host claims network feared violating Trump-era equal time rules as early voting begins in Texas primaries

CBS Pulls Colbert Interview With Texas Senate Candidate Ahead of Early Voting

Network cites equal-time rule as reason for canceling interview with Democratic contender James Talarico

Tyler Legacy girls basketball falls to Cedar Hill in double OT

Lady Raiders battle back from early deficit but come up short against 2025 state runner-up

Martin's Mill Dominates Lovelady in Class 2A Division 2 Playoffs

Lady Mustangs cruise to 100-19 victory in opening round

Spring Hill High School players named to FCA All-Star Games

Roster announcements made for upcoming high school all-star events