City Preparing for Approaching Winter Storm
ETR Staff Report The City of Longview is continuing to monitor this weekend’s incoming weather and has the following updates regarding City services and events: Note: Sanitation and recycling currently plan to operate on regular schedule, but will monitor road conditions and will
IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IGNITES
Texas goes all-in, opens war-chest, funds Sheriffs By Joycelyne Fadojutimi In a Fort Worth courtroom buzzing with law enforcement leaders, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock delivered a clear message: Texas is putting muscle behind the badge. Standing alongside Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act
Legislation Would Make Illegal Aliens Who Drive Drunk Aggravated Felons & Subject to Stiff Criminal Penalties for Illegally Reentering the U.S. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Bill
Smith County announced Colten Parsell as the new Supervisor for Animal Control
ETR staff report Colten Parsell has been named the new Smith County Animal Control Supervisor. “I wanted this role because animal control is a direct service to the community. It should be about helping people, protecting our animals and supporting the officers who
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
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