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OFFICIALS: Man dies by suicide in Longview church parking lot after being pulled over by law enforcement
LONGVIEW, Texas — The Gregg County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man died by suicide in a Longview-area church parking lot Wednesday evening. According to the GCSO, officials located a wanted man, identified as Justin Randall Barrett, who had three felony warrants out of Rusk County. Authorities say he previously made threats to shoot law enforcement if they came in contact with him.
Teen recovering after jumping in front of gunfire to save a complete stranger
URBANA, Md. — 30 surgeries and 2 months later, 16-year-old Chase Lancaster is slowly getting better. In August, Chase was at a party with friends in Urbana, Md. when shots rang out. His father, Alex Lancaster, told WUSA9 Chase jumped in front of gunfire, shielding a complete stranger and...
SFA legend Elvin "Buddy" Lowery dies at 88
HUNTINGTON, Texas — Stephen F. Austin University basketball legend Elvin "Buddy" Lowery died Sunday at the age of 88. Lowery played for the Lumberjacks from 1956 to 1958, and is the first player from SFA to play in the NBA. He played for the Detroit Pistons in 1959. "SFA...
Brothers arrested for alleged involvement in Smith County dog fighting ring appear in court
TYLER, Texas — Two brothers accused of being involved with a dog fighting ring in Smith County appeared in court Wednesday afternoon. Kerry Jones, 34, and his brother Michael Cameron Jones, 31, both of Tyler, made their first court appearance since their arrest last week. The brothers are charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals and dog fighting. Both remain in the Smith County Jail on bonds totaling over $1 million.
Former Overton city clerk arrested, accused of using city funds to purchase fuel
OVERTON, Texas — A former East Texas city secretary and municipal court clerk is in jail after using city fuel funds for personal use. According to the Overton Police Department, officers were notified of a theft involving unauthorized fuel charges made on a city fuel credit card. An investigation conducted by Chief Bryan Pool found probable cause to believe that former City Secretary and Municipal Court Clerk Katherine McCandless, while employed by the city of Overton, used a fuel card intended for city officials for personal use.
Carthage police investigating after man found dead under tow truck
CARTHAGE, Texas — The Carthage Police Department is investigating after officers found a man dead underneath a tow truck. Officers responded to the scene of a crash involving an out-of-county tow truck and a passenger car on the 800 block of S. Adams Street on Thursday around 11:22 p.m. They found both vehicles involved unoccupied, and the apparent tow truck driver underneath the tow truck. He was found to be deceased on officer's arrival, Carthage P.D said.
Ex-Tyler ISD teacher's aide indicted by grand jury for improper relationship with students
TYLER, Texas — A teacher's aide accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an East Texas student was indicted Wednesday. JBraylon Dewayne Fears, 20, of Tyler, was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of improper relationship between an educator and student while teaching at Tyler ISD. He...
Gladewater water main break interrupts service, GISD students released early
GLADEWATER, Texas — Gladewater ISD is releasing students early while the city works to repair a water main break that is interrupting service for customers. GISD told CBS19 they will be releasing students at 1 p.m. due to the water main break. The city of Gladewater said the break occurred on S. Main Street. During this time, portions of the city are expected to experience water loss, a spokesperson for the city of Gladewater said.
Homecoming, traditional mums kicked off decades ago in Texas
TYLER, Texas — Fall football is something Texas is known for, which goes hand-in-hand with another Texas-sized tradition – homecoming. It’s bigger and better here in the Lone Star State!. "Homecoming I think is unlike anything. Well in Texas, it’s unlike anything anywhere else," said Alan Lefever,...
DAY 3: Man accused of killing East Texas pastor recounts his version of 2021 shooting during testimony
TYLER, Texas — The man accused of killing Starrville Methodist Church Pastor Mark McWilliams testified on his behalf Wednesday afternoon, recounting what happened during the shooting in his opinion. Mytrez Woolen, 25, is charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of McWilliams on Jan. 3, 2021,...
OFFICIALS: East Texas man arrested after provoking, beating neighbor's dog with baseball bat
TATUM, Texas — An East Texas man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly assaulting his neighbor's pet dog with a baseball bat. According to the Tatum Police Department, officers responded to a residence off Hendrick's Lake Rd. after the homeowner said a man came onto her property and hit her dog with a bat.
After saving life of 3-year-old burned by father, troopers bring toys and support as he leaves hospital
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Bennett Dornellas had his guardian angels by his side as he left the burn center at Doctors Hospital of Augusta this week. The Georgia State Patrol troopers who saved his life escorted him back home. Bennett has been in intensive care at the hospital since May,...
US Highway 59 reopens after crash involving three 18-wheelers in Lufkin
LUFKIN, Texas — U.S. Highway 59 in Lufkin has reopened after a major crash Wednesday morning involving three 18-wheelers. Lufkin Police and Fire Departments were on the scene of the wreck. Officials said the crash occurred on U.S 59 south, near the intersection of Southwood Drive and FM 324...
AUTHORITIES: Teacher arrested after threatening to shoot, kill students
UNION PARISH, La. — A Louisiana teacher was recently arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot and kill students. According to the Union Parish Sheriff's Office, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, deputies were contacted by a parent of a student at Downsville Community Charter School (DCCS). They were told a P.E. teacher, identified as Robert Mitcham, 70, of Ruston, got mad at his third grade students the week prior and said he “had bullets for his gun and he would bring it to the school and shoot." The parent said Mitcham also claimed “some of the students would not survive."
Iconic 'Big Boy' steam engine visits Big Sandy
BIG SANDY, Texas — "Unbelievable, it's American made, this big ol' hunk of steel," Cameron Fulp said. The people who had waited hours in the sun finally got to lay their eyes on the metal beast. "It was big and just huge," Levi Roach said. After a long day...
Study finds most driving Texans do not deep clean their cars
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — When was the last time you deep cleaned your car?. New research shows that more than 3.2 million Texans almost never deep clean their cars. While it's inevitable that the bacteria will eventually vanish there are some ways that you can be diligent about having a cleaner ride down the road.
'I will forever be haunted by my participation' | Lead detective in Texas death row inmate’s murder case is fighting for his innocence
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas man who has spent more than 20 years on death row is set to be executed next month, but new evidence has many advocates reexamining his case. This week, dozens of Texas House representatives, scientists, doctors, advocacy organizations and attorneys sent letters, urging the Board of Pardons and Paroles and Gov. Greg Abbott to grant Robert Roberson clemency before he’s set to be executed on Oct. 17.
Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center to waive adoption fees the rest of the week
LONGVIEW, Texas — The Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center announced Tuesday they are waiving adoption fees for the remainder of the week on animals that are ready to go home today. These are animals that have been neutered, microchipped and are up to date on vaccines. Potential adaptors...
Pipeline fire in Deer Park continues to burn | What we know about how agencies are responding, financial assistance available
DEER PARK, Texas — Flames continued to shoot from a pipeline in Deer Park two days after it ignited. The City of Deer Park said crews worked through the night on the fire and that it's smaller than it was on Monday. The fire started just before 10 a.m....
Gregg County named one of 78 communities involved in national effort to reduce domestic violence
TYLER, Texas — Gregg County has been approved for designation by the U. S. Attorney's Office Tuesday under section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. The act focuses on reducing domestic violence, especially in cases involving firearms. Gregg County has been selected as one...
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