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
East Texas Counties Report First-Day Early Voting Numbers
Several counties in the region have already released their turnout figures for the first day of early voting.
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
Entertainment
Texas Actor Embraces Second Act in Hollywood at 64
Former Tractor Supply spokesperson lands roles in Taylor Sheridan TV shows and East Texas film
UT Tyler Music Professor Recognized as Accomplished Composer
Kyle Gullings awarded Finalist Honorable Mention for 2025 American Prize in Composition
Tyler, The Creator Wins First Best Album Cover Award At 2026 Grammys
The cover for Tyler's 'Chromakopia' album took home the inaugural Grammy for Best Album Cover.
