Yearly Archives: 2025
Five Smith County employees were honored during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, July 29, for their combined 95 years of service. Treasurer Kelli White was recognized for serving Smith County for 25 years. “We want to thank you for 25 years. That’s been a long haul,” County Judge Neal Franklin said. “It’s been a pleasure.” […]
The Smith County Emergency Management Office is hosting a Community Preparedness Night to educate residents about the importance of being prepared for a disaster. The free event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 7, at UT Health Northeast in the amphitheater of the main building. Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Moore will […]
The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatality fire that occurred at a resident southwest of Tyler. The Fire Marshal’s Office, Sheriff’s Office and several fire departments responded to the call at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. A 70-year-old man lived alone at the home and died in the fire, Fire Marshal Chad […]
UPDATE: Missing Bullard Teen Abby Grace Morales Located Safe; Suspect in Custody SMITH COUNTY, Texas (July 30, 2025) — The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Abby Grace Morales, the 15-year-old girl reported missing from the Bullard area on July 26, has been located and is safe. Abby is currently being reunited […]
Greg Grant WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Members of Hot Mess Express and Mustang on a Mission had plenty to celebrate Saturday night, July 19, after raising more than $11,600 to support Starbrite’s programs during this year’s Starbrite Stampede. The two fundraising teams were honored for their energy, creativity, and unwavering dedication throughout the campaign. Event organizers […]
This year, two large public rose plantings in Tyler have been observed with rose rosette disease. One was at Broadway and the Loop, and the other on Roseland Boulevard just off Broadway. Every infected rose must be removed and destroyed immediately to prevent the disease from spreading throughout our home landscapes and public gardens. Tyler […]
TYLER, Texas – As Texas continues to boom, the Texas Triangle — anchored by Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — remains at the heart of the state’s rapid expansion, fueling economic and population growth across its sprawling megaregion. Increasingly, the Tyler region and surrounding East Texas communities are finding themselves drawn into this […]
Nozomi Tomita flew all the way from Massachusetts Tuesday to adopt two deaf dogs from the Smith County Animal Shelter. “I’m finally here! It was a long flight,” Ms. Tomita, who is deaf, signed as she entered the shelter. “I am so glad I made it here today.” The puppies, Anjali and Amiya, are about […]
TYLER, Texas — James Wansley, Mayor of Whitehouse, has been named Board President for Leadership Tyler, continuing his long-standing commitment to leadership and community development in the region. Wansley, a graduate of Leadership Tyler’s Core Program (Class 26), has served the organization in numerous roles over the years. He and his wife, Leah, were named […]
Region 7 Education Service Center is honored to announce that Jackie Terry from Gilmer ISD and Shyrah Jones from Troup ISD have been named Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year for Region 7. KILGORE, Texas — Chef Shyrah Jones, culinary arts instructor at Troup High School, has been named the 2025 Region 7 Secondary […]