Athens H.S. wins battle for best high school gym in Texas in a squeaker
Athens High School beats El Paso Eastwood by just 4 votes in statewide competition
Legacy Softball Coach Reaches 300th Career Win
East Texas Counties Report First-Day Early Voting Numbers
Lifestyle
Discovery Science Place Unveils New Ice Rink Exhibit
The interactive exhibit opens this Friday with required reservations.

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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.
Weather
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
Crime
Marine Killed in Texas Road Rage Shooting
Incident began after 'abrupt stop' at traffic light, police say

Tyler man sentenced to 40 years for roommate's meth-fueled murder
Kenneth Maison Homan pleaded guilty to killing Seth Stone in their Tyler home last summer.
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
Politics
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
Sports
Tyler Reddick wins Autotrader 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway
NASCAR driver continues hot streak with eighth victory of the season

Blinn Women's Basketball Falls to Tyler Junior College
Buccaneers look to rebound against Panola College on February 25
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