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TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple Tyler intersections under construction beginning July 15
TYLER, Texas — The city of Tyler announced several intersections will be undergoing construction next week. Beginning Monday, July 15, contractors in Tyler will have crews working to replace traffic signal indicators and install retroreflective backplates. The city said during this work intersections will be in "red flash" mode, indicating they should be treated as an four-way stop. Each vehicle should come to a complete stop and take its turn going through the intersection.
The race is on to keep 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into Hudson River
HUDSON, N.Y. — The race is on to keep a 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River. Wooden pilings beneath Hudson-Athens Lighthouse are deteriorating, and the structure, built in the middle of the river when steamboats still plied the water, is beginning to shift. Cracks are apparent on the brick building and its granite foundation.
Family friendly food truck park with live music venue, boutique coming soon to Noonday
NOONDAY, Texas — Chris and Courtney Smith have exciting plans for Noonday. Courtney’s family, the Oldhams, have been a part of the Noonday community for generations, which is how her and Chris inherited the just-more-than-one acre lot. Not only did they want to keep the land in the...
Protest held in Rusk County for man shot, killed by sheriff's deputy
RUSK COUNTY, Texas — A protest was held on Friday for Timothy Michael Randall, the East Texas man who was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Rusk County. “I want to let y’all know that this young man’s life mattered, this cop became...
Two SFA students participate in unique dolphin drone research project
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Two Stephen F. Austin State University biology students were a part of groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind research involving collecting dolphins breath. This summer Rachel Moore and Callie Lynn, traveled to the Big Island of Hawaii to take part in research that requires flying drones closely over the blowhole of a dolphin and collecting their breath which is a new, innovative way for researchers to monitor the health of whales, dolphins and porpoises.
'Reflections and Omens' art show in Tyler features East Texas based artist Shaun Roberts
TYLER, Texas — The Reflections and Omens art show opens this weekend in downtown Tyler. The opening event begins Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gallery Main Street in Tyler, located at 110 N. College Ave. Suite 105. Organized and curated by Dace Kidd, the show will feature the work of Shaun Roberts, a Texas based artist.
Austin mother claims popular day care smothered, slapped her toddler on live video
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin family claims their worst nightmare came true on a live video feed of their toddler's day care. In a lawsuit obtained by KVUE, Alexis Dominguez said her 2-year-old son was being cared for by The Children's Courtyard in southwest Austin. The father of the...
PARTY OF 5: Patrick and Brittany Mahomes expecting 3rd child
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Mahomes...Party of Five!. East Texans Patrick and Brittany Mahomes have announced they're expecting their third child. The couple revealed the news via Instagram on Friday. In February 2021, the pair welcomed Sterling Skye Mahomes into the world, followed by Patrick "Bronze" Lavon Mahomes III in November...
Jacksonville Police searching for man in connection to July 9 shooting
JACKSONVILLE, Texas — Jacksonville Police are searching for a man in connection to a shooting. According to Jacksonville PD, Damian Charles Smith, 28, of Jacksonville, is wanted in connection with a shooting on July 9 that occurred in the 700 block of Elm Street. Police said Justin Torres, 31, sustained a single gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Funeral services announced for East Texas 19-year-old killed in shooting
TYLER, Texas — Memorial services will be held Friday for a 19-year-old killed in a shooting on July 4. Eli Sanchez's funeral will be held at Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Tyler at 3 p.m., officiated by Rev. John D. Johnson III. A viewing will begin at 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Fundraisers support victims of recent tragedies in East Texas
TYLER, Texas — Tragedy has struck East Texas in the last week, leading to the creation of multiple GoFundMe campaigns for families in need. Fundraiser to help family of teen killed in shooting. A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of a 19-year-old Tyler resident who was...
Weather Impact Alert in effect Monday-Wednesday due to heat index
TYLER, Texas — After a mild weekend, that East Texas heat we all love (sarcasm), will return to kick off the work week. The heat dome returns for much of the central and southern plains which will send heat index values into the triple-digits and trigger CBS19 Weather Impact Alert Days for Monday-Wednesday.
A Southwest air taxi network? Early plans are in the works under new agreement
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines on Friday announced a partnership with an air taxi company to "develop operational plans" for air taxi networks at California airports where Southwest operates. The Dallas-based airline has signed a memorandum of understanding with Archer Aviation Inc. on the project, according to a company press...
AMBER Alert discontinued, 7-month-old baby boy from San Antonio found at southeast-side home
SAN ANTONIO — Update:. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office confirmed Friday that the 7-month-old was located at a home on the 11800 block of South Foster Road. Authorities said he appears to be in good health and is being checked as a precautionary measure. The baby's mother, along with...
5-year-old boy at center of AMBER Alert found
A boy at the center of an AMBER Alert was found Friday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. An AMBER Alert was issued for a 5-year-old boy who was last seen in northwest Houston on Thursday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS said the...
In 'blue wall' push, Biden defiantly says he's 'not going anywhere' as he slams Trump, Project 2025
DETROIT — President Joe Biden on Friday forcefully defied the growing number of critics in his own party who have called on him to exit the race, pivoting to warnings about a second Donald Trump term and declaring he was “not done yet.”. As a raucous Detroit crowd...
New Longview ISD superintendent excited to get to work
LONGVIEW, Texas — With just a little over a month away from the first day of school for Longview ISD, a new leader is hard at work getting ready for the upcoming school year. Dr. Marla Sheppard brings 30 years of education experience from Houston, Fort Bend, Kansas City...
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