Tyler News

Hopewell Cemetery Association will have its annual memorial meeting on Sunday at Swan Baptist Church.

FRESH by Brookshire's today will hold its second-annual steak cookoff to benefit the East Texas Food Bank, with an afternoon of activities followed by a beef dinner.

By REBECCA HOEFFNER Staff Writer Art Hill remembers, as a young pastor, watching his 75-year-old mentor interact with someone he knew to be a difficult person.

Martin has announced, Nicodemus Christopher has been hired to oversee all strength and conditioning efforts related to the UT men's basketball program.

By KENNETH DEAN Staff Writer The past several weeks have been difficult for Terry Martin as he has waited for his son to recover from a serious brain injury sustained after he was "sucker punched" at a Jacksonville nightclub.

An East Texas woman has been sentenced to death for the 2010 killing of her mentally challenged babysitter.

By Taylor Griffin Staff Writer In every corner of the Harvey Convention Center parking lot, the loud purr of engines revving can be heard as miniature cars whiz around each other, going from intricate designs and circles to perfectly straight lines in a matter of seconds.

TYLER - Tyler ISD is expected to make three hires today that will help shape the future of secondary education in the district.

United States Attorney John M. Bales announced today that Oscar Ivan Nino, a 22 year old Houston, Texas man, was sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine during a hearing before United States Judge Michael H. Schneider.

A Burned beyond recognition, a pick-up truck and an SUV sat on an isolated stretch of Interstate 20 in Mesquite Thursday morning .

By KENNETH DEAN Staff Writer A convicted felon frustrated with not being able to find a job recently told police he was worried he might return to crime.

Country superstar Trace Adkins was among a crowd of well-wishers who showed up before 6 a.m. today at Brookshire's on Rice Road in Tyler to bid farewell to a group of World War II veterans departing for Washington.

Centene Corp. plans to open its third American insurance customer claims center in Tyler and local officials appear eager to help them do it.

A little life vest wearing dog that slipped off a boat in the Chicago River Sunday is back with his owners after a nearly 24 hour search, and the help of some Good Samaritans.

TYLER - Five contested races for Smith County positions appear to be ending with the apparent re-election of two incumbents, the ousting of two others and two runoffs.

Tyler police responded to an armed robbery call that occurred at the Conoco located at 2706 W. Gentry at 12:29 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

The Conoco station at 2706 West Gentry was held up around 12:30 p.m. by a man carrying a semi-automatic weapon.

By ADAM RUSSELL Staff Writer Political newcomer Matt Schaefer topped longtime incumbent Rep.

"Well, I'm honored to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. It's an honor to serve the citizens of Tyler," Whatley said.

The unofficial numbers are in; the citizens of Smith County are torn between Larry R. Smith and Chris V. Green for sheriff.