City Enhances Community Response with New POST Officers and Mental Health Resources
The Longview City Council approved two major initiatives during their Thursday, Oct. 23, City Council Meeting designed to enhance community care and strengthen the city’s first response to residents in need. The approvals include accepting a grant to fund two new police officers
Cornyn: Longview to Receive $250K to Hire Police Officers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that the City of Longview was awarded a federal grant of $250,000 through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which
MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS
Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant Temporarily Offline Tyler Water Utilities crews are repairing damage at the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant after flooding caused several critical equipment failures. Until repairs are complete, all of Tyler’s water is being supplied by the Golden Road
UT Tyler Police Honored by State for Professional Excellence
Story by Hannah Buchanan The University of Texas at Tyler Police Department has earned accreditation from the Texas Police Chiefs Association for meeting law enforcement best practice standards. Developed by Texas law enforcement experts, the more than 170 Best Practices are designed to
Smith County Commissioners Court Honors First Responders With Community Hero Awards
Story by Casey Murphy A Lindale Police sergeant and a dispatcher were honored with Community Hero Awards during Smith County Commissioners Court for their life-saving efforts that saved a 2-year-old girl from choking. On September 7, 2025, Kimberly Smith answered the 9-1-1 call
ETCOG Board of Directors to Consider $86M Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
108th Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting Held on September 18th Henderson, Texas: East Texas Council of Governments held its 108th semi-annual Board of Directors meeting at the Rusk County Youth Expo Center & Arena in Henderson, Texas. The Board considered, among other items, the
Governor Abbott Signs Anti-Human Trafficking Bills Into Law At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2306 and Senate Bill 1212 into law at the Governor’s Mansion, imposing the toughest penalties on human traffickers and ensuring offenders who target children and vulnerable Texans stay behind bars. “I thank all the survivors of human trafficking for stepping up
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