Gregg and Smith County 2010 road projects

Gregg and Smith County 2010 road projects: "

East Texas --- If you are wondering what TXDot has planned for the 2010 click on the links below.

You can browse by both Gregg County and Smith County.

The Tyler District covers both Gregg and Smith Counties.

Get Tyler District updates as they happen on the Tyler District blog:

http://bit.ly/TYLBlog

Get weekly updates on TxDOT projects in the Tyler District from the Tyler District Podcast:

http://bit.ly/41W1uw

Stay current on statewide transportation issues with the TxDOT statewide podcast at:

http://keeptexasmoving.com/index.php/podcast

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KPD REPORTS

KPD REPORTS: "

The Kilgore Police Department had the following arrests; Cory Neal Cox, warrant, Mt. Enterprise, Jimmie DeWayne Webster, assault family violence, Kilgore, April Deshea Kelly, warrant, Kilgore, Christopher DeWayne Ehl, theft, possession of controlled substance, Kilgore, Sara Jo Stewart, warrant, Kilgore, Christopher Wade Atteberry, three warrants, Kilgore.

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Texas prepares for severe storms

Texas prepares for severe storms: "

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has directed the activation of state resources, including Texas Military Forces personnel and high profile vehicles, as a precautionary measure as a severe winter storm threatens many Texas communities. These resources will be used to provide assistance to motorists and others in the coming days.

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Gladewater councilwoman still in intensive care

Gladewater councilwoman still in intensive care

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Gladewater City Councilwoman Judy Burlison remained in intensive care Tuesday at East Texas Medical Center, a family spokesman said. She was hospitalized Dec. 16.

The Democratic Party in Ellis County is Officially Dead

The Democratic Party in Ellis County is Officially Dead

Bill Hobby: Criminal Penalties for Violating Open Meetings Act Should Remain in Place

Bill Hobby: Criminal Penalties for Violating Open Meetings Act Should Remain in Place

Tornado touches down in Longview

LONGVIEW — Multiple reports have been received of a tornado touching down on the eastern side of Longview.
The National Weather service has confirmed a tornado and it is moving northeast at 30 mph.
The tornado is touched down around 4:30 p.m.
There have been no reports of damage at this time.
Those near Mulberry Springs and Harleton should take cover immediately.

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Three men charged with assaulting Tatum police chief, sergeant

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Monday, December 21, 2009

Authorities released three Texarkana men from jail Saturday after they were charged with fighting the Tatum police chief and another Tatum officer at a Longview night club.

Daniel Mial Scurlock, 23; David Wayne Dodez, 26; and Robert Turner Darby III, 24, are charged with assault on a public servant and were held on $20,000 bonds each. Longview police arrested the men at Graham Central Station on Saturday morning.

Three men charged with assaulting Tatum police chief, sergeant

Gregg County commissioners approve purchase of new records software

Gregg County commissioners approve purchase of new records software

History-making East Texan dies in car wreck - KLTV 7 News Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville |

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LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) - James Johnson, the former Longview City Councilman and Gregg County Commissioner, died in a car wreck in Harrison County on Saturday.

History-making East Texan dies in car wreck - KLTV 7 News Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville |

Teen Fight Injures One; Longview Police are Investigating

LONGVIEW - Longview Police say more than forty teenagers were involved in a fight on Friday night in the Brookshire's parking lot.

Witnesses at the scene told police the brawl was over a girl.

Jake Jones a student and athlete at Spring Hill was critically injured and is still in the hospital.

Police say they are investigating some key players who were involved in what they call a prearranged incident.

We will keep you posted on any further details in this case.

Jessica Wilson, KETKnbc.com

Marion DA refers case to Texas Rangers

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Marion County District Attorney Bill Gleason said Wednesday that he has asked the Texas Rangers to investigate local Democratic Party bank accounts.

Gleason said his office has received complaints from several people that Marion County Democratic Party Chairman Ricky Harrington misused party funds.

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Longview men sentenced on federal child pornography charges

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

A federal judge sentenced two Longview men to prison Wednesday on separate charges of child pornography.

Rodney Ray Roszell, 56, pleaded guilty to possessing between 10 and 150 images of child pornography in June, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney John Bales' office. The judge sentenced Roszell to 3 1/2 years in prison and ordered him to pay $3,000 in restitution.

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