Lifestyle
First Literary Club of Tyler celebrates 140 years of learning and legacy
The club founded by Anna J. Hardwicke Pennybacker in 1886 continues to promote lifelong learning and community engagement in Tyler, Texas.
Ash Wednesday Services Mark Start of Lent in Tyler
Churchgoers gathered at Chapel of Saint Peter and Saint Paul for afternoon and evening services.
Discovery Science Place Unveils New Ice Rink Exhibit
The interactive exhibit opens this Friday with required reservations.
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
Sports
Area Baseball Tournaments Kick Off This Weekend
Robbie Surratt Memorial Tournament, Grand Saline/Canton Tournament, and Bonham ISD Invitational among the events
Overton Defeats Union Grove in Class 2A Division 1 Playoffs
Overton takes control in the second half to win 47-35 over Union Grove
Deion Sanders Promotes Dante Carter to Colorado Defensive Line Coach
Carter replaces Domata Peko, who left to join the Pittsburgh Steelers' staff.
