SMITH COUNTY — Smith County Republican Party Chairman David Stein released a statement following Texas’ historic election, which saw several statewide races flip from red to blue. Texas voters elected Democrats to several statewide offices in a major political shift that ended decades of Republican dominance in statewide races. The results marked one of the … Continue reading Republican chairman releases statement

Sharon Horgan stars in 'Youth' season 1. (Natalie Seery/HBO)Sharon Horgan has made a career out of telling relatable, comedic stories.The actress stars in Youth, an original HBO comedy she created that was just renewed for season 2. Youth follows a 50-...

HUNTINGTON, Texas (KETK)– Huntington ISD is mourning the loss of seventh-grade student Ryker Bailey after announcing his passing in a letter to parents and students on Wednesday. In the message sent to the school community, Huntington ISD officials paid tribute to Bailey while offering support to classmates and staff. The district described him as “fun-loving … Continue reading Huntington ISD mourns death of seventh-grade student

KILGORE — A Kilgore resident claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch ticket purchased at a gas station, the Texas Lottery announced on Wednesday. The winner is choosing to stay anonymous after buying the ticket from a Murphy USA gas station located at 1209 Southport Road in Kilgore. According to our news partner KETK, … Continue reading Big lottery win at gas station

LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) — Two members of the Lufkin Police Department received the Lifesaving Award Monday during a city council meeting after saving a woman from a burning home. According to the department, on the evening of Oct. 9, officers Laura Blackwell and Seth Johnson responded to the house fire to assist Lufkin firefighters and … Continue reading 2 Lufkin police officers awarded for saving woman from burning house

CANTON – The City of Canton announced Wednesday that Lieutenant Steve Hall has been appointed the new police chief. Hall has spent the past 30 years with the Canton Police Department, including 20 years as a canine officer, before being promoted to corporal, sergeant and later lieutenant. “I’m honored to be selected as the next … Continue reading New police chief named

International soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from Portugal's team in a five-minute video message on social media.

Toys R Us in Tyler is making a comeback just in time for the holiday shopping season. The new store at Broadway Square Mall is scheduled to open Friday, November 6. After getting a firsthand look at the construction, we finally have an official opening date for the nostalgic toy store's return... Continue reading…

An Indiana man who admitted killing two children in a house fire has been executed in the first of three lethal injections scheduled for the same day in the U.S.

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