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**Gas Leak Shuts Down West Grande Boulevard After Vehicle Strikes Pipeline** Tyler, TX – A vehicle crash into an ATMOS Energy natural gas pipeline last Thursday morning on Tyler’s west side led to a significant gas leak, prompting evacuations and a lengthy road closure, though no injuries were reported. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM […]

East Texas Prepares for Jam-Packed Weekend of Events, From Pickleball to Chili East Texas residents can look forward to a diverse array of activities this coming weekend, with events spanning from high-energy sports to culinary delights and family-friendly fun across Tyler and Palestine. The schedule kicks off on Friday, January 31st, 2025, and continues through […]

**Tyler, Texas Touts Robust Options for Meetings, Conventions, and Events** TYLER, Texas – Tyler, strategically positioned as a central hub between Dallas and Shreveport, is increasingly highlighting its diverse and world-class facilities as an ideal destination for meetings, conventions, and various corporate and social events. From large-scale industry gatherings to intimate corporate retreats, the city […]

**Texas African American Museum to Host Free Film Screening Honoring East Texas Actor** TYLER, TX – The Texas African American Museum (TAAM) in Tyler will host a special film screening and Q&A session on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. The free event aims to honor an acclaimed East Texas actor, featuring the […]

**East Texas Roads Remain Hazardous Despite Warming Trend; Refreeze Expected Tonight** EAST TEXAS – While East Texas residents may experience a slight reprieve with thawing temperatures expected to reach the 40s later today, January 27th, authorities warn that hazardous road conditions, particularly black ice, will persist and intensify overnight. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) […]

Tyler, Texas – "The Foundry," a prominent 67,600 square-foot multi-tenant industrial property located on East Loop 323 in Tyler, was sold last month in mid-May. Texas Industrial Fund, an affiliate of Dallas-based Macfarlan Capital Partners, acquired the property from seller M6A Tyler Holdings. The transaction underscores the robust industrial sector in East Texas, with "The […]

**Icy Conditions Snarl East Texas Traffic, TxDOT Urges Residents to Stay Home** TYLER/LONGVIEW, Texas – January 25, 2026 – East Texas awoke to treacherous conditions Saturday as a widespread ice event coated major roadways, prompting officials to urge residents to stay home. Black ice was reported across the region, leading to numerous minor vehicle incidents […]

**East Texas Plunged into Darkness: Over 80,000 Homes Without Power Amidst Ice and Wind** East Texas is grappling with widespread power outages affecting more than 80,000 homes following a significant ice and wind event across the region. As of Saturday evening at 7 p.m., utility companies were working to restore service, with some residents warned […]

**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 […]