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**Standoff Underway in Tyler After Shots Fired During Welfare Check** Tyler Police are engaged in an active standoff on the 400 block of East Charnwood Street this afternoon, Friday, February 13, 2026, following an incident where shots were fired from inside a residence during a routine welfare check. The situation began when Tyler Police officers […]

Tyler Man Arrested After Road Rage Shooting Injures Teen, Vehicle Crashes A South Tyler man faces an aggravated assault charge following a road rage incident Tuesday afternoon, February 12th, that left a 16-year-old boy shot and his family's vehicle crashed. Smith County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested 19-year-old Jaren Tyrese Williams, who allegedly fired multiple shots […]

**Tyler ISD Nears Completion on New District Operations Center, Set to Open This Summer** TYLER, Texas – Tyler Independent School District is swiftly moving towards the completion of its new District Operations Center, transforming the former Ramey Elementary campus into a consolidated hub for essential district services. The facility, located on the 1800 Block of […]

**Bullard Man Arrested After Shooting Following Tyler Traffic Collision** TYLER, Texas – A Bullard man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly shooting another driver following a rear-end collision on West Loop 323 in Tyler on Wednesday morning, February 12th. Authorities identified the suspect as 33-year-old Mark Andrew Sipes of Bullard. The victim, Michael David Risher, […]

**Tyler Man Shot in Leg During Road Rage Incident Monday Afternoon** **TYLER, Texas** – A 53-year-old man was shot in the leg during a road rage incident Monday afternoon in Tyler. The altercation occurred around 3:30 p.m. on May 6th at the intersection of South Donnybrook Avenue and West Grande Boulevard. According to authorities, the […]

**Tyler ISD Board Approves $331.9 Million Bond Proposal for May 4 Election** TYLER, Texas – The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees officially approved a $331.9 million bond proposal on February 13, setting the stage for voter consideration in a May 4 election. The comprehensive plan, divided into two propositions, aims to address critical […]

Tyler, TX – Students at Three Lakes Junior High officially moved into their new, state-of-the-art building on January 8th, marking a significant step in the Tyler Independent School District’s 2022 Bond program. The new facility, designed to accommodate up to 1,200 students, replaces the former campus and offers modern learning environments. The expansive three-story junior […]

TYLER, Texas – The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved a comprehensive compensation package totaling $10.9 million, aimed at enhancing recruitment and retention efforts for all district employees. The decision, made during the board's May 16 meeting, marks the fourth consecutive year the district has invested significantly in staff compensation. Under the […]

**Longtime Smith County Justice of the Peace Quincy Beavers Dies at 63** Smith County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Quincy Beavers, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 63. The news was confirmed by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Gary Alfred. Judge Beavers dedicated well over two decades to […]

**Single-Vehicle Crash Snarls Highway 31 East Traffic Friday Morning** Highway 31 East experienced significant traffic disruptions Friday morning, February 13th, 2026, following a single-vehicle crash. The incident, which occurred on Highway 31 East near County Road 3105, led to the complete closure of both directions of the highway for a period. Authorities with the Department […]