Local

Van Zandt County Man Guilty of Drug Trafficking in East Texas

  A 55-year-old Canton, Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown and FBI Special Agent in Charge Matthew D. DeSarno. Andrew Mark Harris pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine today before U.S. Magistrate

Read More

Narcotics Arrest Completed after Lengthy Investigation

  During the month of February 2018, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Texas Department of Public Safety initiated an investigation into Kevin Ramon Erwin. During the investigation, investigators developed probable cause which led them to believe Erwin was manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance, namely Heroin and Methamphetamine. A lengthy investigation led

Read More

Investigating Body Found in Wooded Area Update

  On August 19, 2019 at 4:09 p.m. Smith County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a Suspicious Person call at 12108 IH 20 West near Jim Hogg Rd.  The caller advised that a body was located in a wooded area near this location.  Upon arrival, Deputies were escorted into the wooded area where a partially

Read More

2019 Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala Raises $540,596.82 for American Cancer Society

2020 Gala “Pistols and Pearls” scheduled for June 13th The 32ndAnnual Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala raised $540,596.82 for the American Cancer Society, funds that will go toward cancer research, education and to assist patients and families in areas of struggle with cancer. 2019 Gala Chairs Kelli Armstrong, Jayme Fitzpatrick and Maggie Wright announced the total

Read More

Sheppard named TJC provost and vice president for academic and student affairs

Tyler Junior College has named Dr. Deana Sheppard as the College’s new provost and vice president for academic and student affairs. She begins her duties at TJC on Oct. 1. Dr. Sheppard currently serves as vice president of instruction at Lone Star College-CyFair, where she provides leadership to six academic divisions, including the Division of

Read More

Smith County Peace Officers Association receives $44K in contributions

  During their monthly luncheon on Aug. 14, the Smith County Peace Officers Association learned they would be receiving more than $44,000 in contributions to renovate their training center. The funding and in-kind donations will be provided through the collaborative efforts of Brookshire Grocery Co., East Texas Alarm Inc., Ford Power Washing, Pro Electric and

Read More

Texas Helps Families Select Quality Child Care

AUSTIN – As the school year begins, Texas Health and Human Services is encouraging parents and guardians who are looking for child care to research their options, choose a state-regulated provider and learn more about child care regulation in Texas. The public can research options and get details about providers at TXChildCareSearch.org, the state’s website

Read More

TJC final registration events set Aug. 19-23

Tyler Junior College is offering final registration events for the upcoming fall semester. In-person Registration Rally events will be held on the following days in the Apache Rooms of Rogers Student Center on the TJC main campus: • Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 19-21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to

Read More

Public Utility Commission Renews Call for Electricity Conservation

Austin –  As high temperatures maintain their grip on Texas and electricity demand remains elevated, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) renewed its call for Texans to conserve electricity this afternoon. “Occasional calls for conservation are a natural part of running the most efficient electrical system in the world,” said Commissioner Arthur D’Andrea. “Fortunately, individual

Read More

Demystifying blood donation: Saving lives may be as simple as clearing up common myths

  Lindale ISD, Brookshire’s to host community blood drives If you’ve never donated blood, Carter BloodCare asks that you reconsider. While there are certain reasons donors are deferred from giving, several misconceptions may keep potential blood donors from saving lives. You are never too old to give. There is no upper age limit for donating

Read More