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City of Gladewater issues boil water notice after six-inch main break
GLADEWATER, Texas — The city of Gladewater is under a boil water notice after a water main break Tuesday evening. According to a Facebook post from the city of Gladewater, the entirety of the city has to boil water before consuming it. Water pressure has throughout the town has decreased below 20 psi.
Movie inspired by East Texas native's novel shines light on domestic violence resources
TYLER, Texas — A movie based on a book written by an East Texas native is shedding new light on the issue of domestic violence. "It Ends With Us" was released in theaters in America on Friday, Aug. 9. The film is based on Sulphur Springs native Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel of the same name.
Smith County Historical Society to move due to expiring lease amid city of Tyler's renovation plans
TYLER, Texas — The Smith County Historical Society is looking for a new home after spending almost 40 years in the Carnegie Library. The nonprofit received a notice from the city manager that their lease will expire September 2025 at the Carnegie Library. This is all part of a...
'Football fields' of batteries have helped Texas's grid when electricity demand is highest
FORT WORTH, Texas — Curious cattle lowed at the herd of people examining rows of shipping containers about thirty yards away on an overcast May morning. A heavy-duty fence surrounds the inconspicuous gray boxes. Air conditioners cooling their precious cargo emit a gentle hum. The property borders ranchland and...
POLICE: Texas toddler dies after being left in hot car
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — CCISD has confirmed that Hilda Ann Adame, the woman whose daughter died after Adame left her in her car during work, works for Communities in Schools, a nonprofit third-party entity which works out of the district's schools and helps at-risk students. Corpus Christi Police Department...
Son of Smith County elected officials gets year in jail for hindering commissioners court meeting
TYLER, Texas — Lance Phillips, the son of two Smith County elected officials, was sentenced on Tuesday to one year in the county jail for interrupting a Smith County Commissioners Court meeting in January. Phillips, 41, was convicted of hindering proceedings by disorderly conduct in connection with a Jan....
Houston church changes its name following child sex abuse allegations against pastor North Texas megachurch
KATY, Texas — While Gateway Church in Southlake remains embroiled in child abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris, an offshoot of the megachurch in Houston is changing its name. Gateway Houston announced on social media that will be called Newlands Church. “We believe the best is yet to...
Tyler police responding to major crash on Old Bullard Rd.
TYLER, Texas — Police are responding to a major crash at a busy Tyler intersection. According to the Tyler Police Department, the crash occurred at the intersection of Old Bullard Rd. and Chimney Rock Dr., around 1:20 p.m. Details are limited but CBS19 will update this article as more...
No injuries reported after crash on N. Broadway Ave. in Tyler
TYLER, Texas — Tyler police are responding to a major crash at a busy intersection. According to the TPD, the wreck occurred at the intersection of N. Broadway Ave. and Gentry Pkwy., around 7:55 a.m. Police say a vehicle ran a red light, causing another vehicle to hit a...
Army and police missed chances to intervene before Maine mass shootings, final report says
LEWISTON, Maine — Both the Army Reserve and police missed opportunities to intervene in a gunman’s psychiatric crisis and initiate steps to seize weapons from the spiraling reservist responsible for the deadliest shootings in Maine history, according to the final report released Tuesday by a special commission created to investigate the attacks, which killed 18 people.
East Texas delegates attend Democratic National Convention
TYLER, Texas — Delegates from all 50 states are in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention and that includes East Texans. The last time the Democratic National Convention was held in-person was in 2016. Smith County Democratic Party Chair Hector Garza, who is in Chicago, said this year, the energy from attendees is unmatched.
Officials begin process of honoring downtown Tyler's Shorty the Squirrel
TYLER, Texas — A downtown Tyler icon will soon be honored with a statue as the area will be renovated in the near future. Shorty the Squirrel was a well-known friend to many on the downtown square within his 15 years of life from 1948 to 1963. For several years, he has been honored with a grave marker.
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