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Tyler Police seek a $52K Texas homeland security grant for portable crowd-protection barriers to improve safety at major East Texas events.

An East Texas mom is warning parents after a disturbing Walmart encounter in Mineola involving a man who allegedly made an inappropriate comment to her young daughter.

Explore how life expectancy differs in Texas, what affects longevity, and which counties have the longest expected lifespans.

TCEQ reports show the most polluted lakes in Texas, helping families avoid unsafe water and choose cleaner spots this summer.

A woman was killed while crossing East Gentry Parkway in Tyler. Police identify her and urge pedestrians to use marked crosswalks as sidewalk projects begin.

East Texans shared mixed opinions about mushroom coffee online, praising benefits like energy and digestion but critiquing its earthy flavor and price.

East Texas coyote breeding season is underway, increasing nighttime activity and raising pet safety concerns in Gregg County and beyond.

Longview ISD is moving ahead with creating its own police department to boost school safety, aiming for launch by 2026-27 after local and county approvals.

East Texas ISDs are reviewing or pausing Lifetouch Photography partnerships amid controversy tied to social media claims about Epstein file links and student privacy concerns.

A Galveston man sued a California doctor under Texas’s new abortion pill law, HB 7, which lets private citizens sue providers for up to $100,000 per violation.

Round Rock ISD allows students caught with a THC vape to clear a felony by completing education, check-ins, and probation. Hutto ISD has a similar program.

Relax and recharge with stunning parks, trails, lakes, and nature spots across East Texas perfect for a “do absolutely nothing” day.