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Fire Chief Franklin Resigns

Fire Chief Franklin Resigns (Posted by News Staff)

TYLER -- Tyler Fire Chief Neil Franklin announced today that he will be resigning after more than 21 years with the City of Tyler effective Aug. 8, 2008.

Police Foil Car Burglary

Police Foil Car Burglary (Posted by News Staff)

TYLER -- Tyler Police catch two suspects in the act of burglarizing cars this morning.

Officers Capture Seven Burglary Suspects

Officers Capture Seven Burglary Suspects (Posted by News Staff)

LONGVIEW -- Longview police officers captured seven suspects from two different burglaries early Thursday morning.

Man Assaulted and His Vehicle Taken

Man Assaulted and His Vehicle Taken (Posted by News Staff)

LONGVIEW -- Longview police are following up after a man was assaulted and his vehicle stolen.

Overton Grocery Robbed

Overton Grocery Robbed (Posted by News Staff)

OVERTON -- East Texas authorities are looking for two men who robbed the Brookshire�s Grocery in Overton.

Check Forgery Lands Man in Prison

Check Forgery Lands Man in Prison (Posted by News Staff)

VAN ZANDT COUNTY -- A Fort Worth man pleads guilty to having fake checks in Van Zandt County.

Food Bank Assists with Hurricane Relief

Food Bank Assists with Hurricane Relief (Posted by News Staff)

TYLER -- The East Texas Food Bank is joining the ranks of local agencies assisting in relief efforts for Hurricane Dolly.

Longview Teams Up with Texans Against Crime

Longview Teams Up with Texans Against Crime (Posted by News Staff)

LONGVIEW -- The City of Longview Partners in Prevention and the Longview Police Department are announcing the city�s participation in Texans Against Crime (TAC).

Officials: Tyler Easily Meets Water Demand

Officials: Tyler Easily Meets Water Demand (Posted by News Staff)

TYLER -- At least two area cities have imposed mandatory water rationing due to excessively dry conditions. But Tyler isn't considered likely to join their ranks.

Man Accused of Beating Baby

Man Accused of Beating Baby (Posted by News Staff)

ANGELINA COUNTY -- An Angelina County man is arrested and accused of beating a 3-month-old girl.

Garbage Truck Up in Flames

Garbage Truck Up in Flames (Posted by News Staff)

TYLER -- A garbage truck driver says he's fine after hearing a loud explosion and seeing fire on the back of truck.

City of Whitehouse Bans All Outdoor Watering

City of Whitehouse Bans All Outdoor Watering (Posted by News Staff)

WHITEHOUSE -- After earlier ordering an odd/even system, the city of Whitehouse now says no outdoor watering will be allowed until further notice.

Fire Damages Longview Home

Fire Damages Longview Home (Posted by News Staff)

LONGVIEW -- A Longview home has been extensively damaged by fire.

Detour on Old Bascom Road

Detour on Old Bascom Road (Posted by News Staff)

TYLER -- Starting yesterday, motorists traveling on Old Bascom Road, County Road 2120, just west of the intersection of Old Bascom and Old Omen Roads found a detour.

Possible Ban on Game Controllers

Possible Ban on Game Controllers (Posted by News Staff)

LUFKIN -- A Lufkin judge plans to ban Nintendo Wii and Gamecube controllers, after the company lost a $21 million patent lawsuit.