Hurricane Harvey evacuees in Tyler receive assistance services

Jasper resident Schwanda Scott said she felt depressed as she waited in line Wednesday to receive federal assistance offered to Hurricane Harvey evacuees. Ms. Scott said she left her home on Tuesday under a voluntary evacuation and headed to Tyler, with her six children and two dogs in tow. This isn’t Ms. Scott’s first hurricane. She came to

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East Texans provide many ways to aid Hurricane Harvey victims

Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy at UT Tyler has organized a Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive. Items sought include nonperishable food, diapers, baby formula, toiletries, feminine hygiene items, new or gently used clothing as well as trash bags, gloves and…

30 August 2017 [08:31 PM]
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City of Tyler's 1 cent tax rate increase dedicated to streets Video

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30 August 2017 [08:02 PM]
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Second public hearing on Tyler's 2018 budget set for Wednesday Video

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30 August 2017 [08:01 PM]
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Hurricane Harvey evacuees in Tyler receive assistance services

Jasper resident Schwanda Scott said she felt depressed as she waited in line Wednesday to receive federal assistance offered to Hurricane Harvey evacuees. Ms. Scott said she left her home on Tuesday under a voluntary evacuation and headed to Tyler,…

30 August 2017 [07:36 PM]
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30 August 2017 [03:50 PM]
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8-year-old donates beloved doll to Harvey victims

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East Texas donation drives for Hurricane Harvey relief

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Harvey pays a return visit, swamps evacuee shelter in Texas

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30 August 2017 [10:09 AM]
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Harvey horror: Shivering toddler found clinging to drowned mom

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30 August 2017 [10:08 AM]