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**Tyler Police Department Urges Community Participation in Ride-Along Program** Tyler, Texas – The Tyler Police Department is actively encouraging local residents to sign up for its Ride-Along Program, reaffirming its commitment to fostering stronger community relationships and enhancing transparency in daily police operations. Following an announcement made Monday, January 23, the department continues to promote […]

Jacksonville Police Officer Shot, Suspect Sought A Jacksonville Police officer was shot late Friday night, November 1, 2025, and is recovering in stable condition. Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for a male suspect involved in the incident. Officer J. Rodriguez was injured around 11:45 PM on the 500 block of West Rusk Street in […]

**Voters Head to Polls Tuesday for East Texas School Bonds, State Amendments** Voters across East Texas will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4th, to cast ballots on a slate of local school bond proposals and eight statewide constitutional amendments. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters are reminded […]

**East Texas Nonprofits Brace for Increased Holiday Demand Amidst Rising Food Insecurity** **East Texas, October 31, 2025** – As the holiday season approaches, East Texas communities are rallying to address a significant surge in food insecurity. Local charitable organizations across the region report heightened demand for assistance, underscoring the vital role they play in supporting […]

Gentry Parkway Closed After Truck Strikes Utility Pole, Hundreds Lose Power A single-vehicle collision on Gentry Parkway near the Caldwell Zoo on Friday morning, October 31st, 2025, completely shut down the roadway and caused a widespread power outage in Tyler. A truck reportedly struck a utility pole, bringing down power lines across both northbound and […]

Tyler, Texas saw a significant increase in vehicular accidents in 2023, with official data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) revealing a total of 2,573 crashes within the city limits. This marks an increase of 150 crashes compared to the 2,423 recorded in 2022, highlighting a growing concern for road safety in the area. […]

East Texas Man Advocates for Lewy Body Dementia Awareness After Year-Long Misdiagnosis East Texas resident Ronnie Walker is sharing his challenging journey with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) to highlight the critical need for early and accurate diagnosis of the often-misunderstood neurological condition. It took Walker over a year to receive a definitive diagnosis after initial […]

Tyler ISD proudly announced its 2024 District Teachers of the Year, Mrs. Amy Lewis from Rice Elementary and Mrs. Jennifer Stone from Hubbard Middle School, during a special Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, April 23rd. The district recognized all campus-level Teachers of the Year, celebrating their profound dedication to education. Mrs. Amy Lewis, a […]

TYLER, TX – The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees has approved its compensation plan and a balanced budget of \$228,784,534 for the 2024-2025 school year. The decision, made on June 18, 2024, includes substantial pay increases for all employee groups and reflects an anticipated rise in student enrollment within the district. The newly adopted compensation […]

Tyler OB/GYN Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges, Medical License Suspended TYLER, Texas – Dr. Steven Edward Hotchkiss, a 55-year-old OB/GYN practicing in Tyler, was indicted on three counts of sexual assault by a Smith County Grand Jury on Monday, June 24, 2024. This development follows the emergency suspension of his medical license by the Texas […]