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**Tyler Man Killed in Red-Light Crash; Driver Arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter** A Tyler man was killed Saturday night in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Grande Boulevard and Shiloh Road, resulting in the arrest of another Tyler resident on a charge of intoxication manslaughter. Jeffrey Ryan Smith, 47, of Tyler, was pronounced deceased at […]

LONGVIEW, TX – A winter emergency gripped East Texas this morning, January 24, 2026, as freezing rain caused widespread power outages and treacherous road conditions across the region. Over 4,200 customers are currently without electricity, and major roadways have been closed due to ice-related incidents. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is reporting more than 3,000 […]

**Tyler ISD $198 Million Bond Proposal Heads to May 6 Vote** Tyler, TX – Voters in the Tyler Independent School District are preparing to cast their ballots on a $198 million bond proposal on Saturday, May 6. The comprehensive plan, developed with community input, aims to address aging facilities, accommodate growth, and enhance safety and […]

**Tyler ISD Board Approves 2024-2025 Meeting Calendar** The Tyler Independent School District Board of Trustees officially approved its meeting schedule for the 2024-2025 school year during its regular meeting held on April 15, 2024. The approved calendar outlines the dates for the Board's public sessions where district business will be conducted. Typically, Board meetings are […]

WINTER STORM WATCH DECLARED FOR ALL OF EAST TEXAS AHEAD OF SIGNIFICANT ICING A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the entirety of East Texas, with significant icing, sleet, and snow expected to impact the region from Thursday evening through Saturday morning. Residents across a broad area, including Cherokee, Smith, Upshur, Wood, Nacogdoches, Angelina, […]

Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD officially celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Dr. Elmer G. Henderson Career & Technology Center this past Monday, April 29, marking a significant milestone for vocational education in the region. The impressive 180,000-square-foot facility, located at 2301 S. Southeast Loop 323, will open its doors to students in the […]

**Tyler ISD Board Approves 2024-25 School Calendar and High School Course Guides** TYLER, TX – The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2024-25 school calendar and new high school course guides at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 20th. The approved calendar, designated Option A, was selected following a community-wide vote. Of the over […]

**East Texas Schools Announce Widespread Closures, Delays for Thursday Due to Icy Conditions** East Texas school districts are enacting widespread closures and delayed starts for Thursday, January 18th, as a winter weather system brings expected ice and freezing rain, creating hazardous road conditions across the region. Numerous districts have announced full closures for Thursday. These […]

**Tyler ISD Voters to Decide on $473.2 Million Bond for Facilities, Technology; No Tax Rate Increase Projected** Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD voters will head to the polls starting April 22nd to consider a two-proposition, $473.2 million bond proposal aimed at addressing student growth, modernizing facilities, and enhancing technology across the district. The district projects […]

**Tyler ISD Bond 2024 Set for May 4 Election, No Tax Rate Increase Projected** Tyler, TX – Tyler residents will decide on a $195.5 million bond proposal for Tyler Independent School District (ISD) during the May 4 general election, with early voting commencing on April 22. The district emphasizes that if approved by voters, the […]