VIDEO: NSA surveillance stopped more than 50 terror plots, official says

National Security Agency Director Keith Alexander told a House committee Tuesday that more than 50 terror threats throughout the world have been disrupted with the assistance of two secret s 18 June 2013 [04:31 PM]

VIDEO: Where is Vladimir 'Putin' Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring?

A spokesman for Vladimir Putin has emphatically denied that the Russian president ever stole a Super Bowl ring from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, days after Kraft originally made 18 June 2013 [01:17 PM]

VIDEO: Will Chrysler recall Jeep SUV's?

KYTX CBS 19’s Dana Hughey has the story!       18 June 2013 [11:25 AM]

VIDEO: Man who disrupted flight ranted about CIA

A man loudly ranted about national security, the CIA and international spying aboard a flight from Hong Kong to Newark Monday, causing passengers to tackle him and bind his hands and feet fo 18 June 2013 [10:02 AM]

VIDEO: Fan drive continues through Friday

Staff Reports   Residents are being asked to participate in The Salvation Army’s fan drive this year. East Texas Refrigeration is partnering with the nonprofit group to collect 18 June 2013 [08:21 AM]

Lack of rain, leaky dam leaves Lake Tyler with dropping water levels

Lack of rain, rapid evaporation, a small drainage basin and a slightly leaky dam have again left Lake Tyler with dropping levels. Lake Tyler as of last week was 2.82 feet below its full cap 17 June 2013 [11:55 PM]


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Tyler's American Red Cross honors volunteers

The American Red Cross Smith County chapter honored its most dedicated volunteers Tuesday. The Red Cross Smith County chapter presented the awards in conjunction with the Regional Awards Team. Sherry Miller was recognized as Regional Volunteer of the Year; Diana…

18 June 2013 [09:55 PM]
Budget plan affects child protective services

rbmm BY ADAM RUSSELL arussell@tylerpaper.com A budget battle is brewing between Smith County commissioners and a district court handling child protective services cases. On Tuesday, county commissioners approved a $200,000 fund transfer to cover the 321st District Court’s expenses,…

18 June 2013 [08:04 PM]
Tyler man pleads guilty to smuggling snakes

A 63-year-old Tyler eco-tourism guide pleaded guilty on Tuesday to smuggling live Peruvian snakes into the Eastern District of Texas, according to a press release. William Lamar pleaded guilty to a charge of importing wildlife taken in violation of…

18 June 2013 [05:56 PM]

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South Texas county sued over alleged sexual abuse in jail

GEORGE WEST, Texas (AP) — A South Texas county has been sued in federal court for the second time in a year over the sexual abuse of women in its jail. Also named in the lawsuit filed earlier this month…

18 June 2013 [04:42 PM]
Heimlich rescues choking Texas congressman

BY BOB CHRISTIE, The Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A Texas congressman who was choking on a piece of popcorn is thanking a fellow Republican from Arizona and a House staffer who is also a doctor for stepping in…

18 June 2013 [04:39 PM]
Border Patrol rescues 2 of 3 illegal immigrants in Texas

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Border Patrol says it has saved the lives of two men lost in the brush north of the U.S.-Mexico border, but a third was reported as brain dead in an area hospital. The agency announced…

18 June 2013 [02:23 PM]