Dave Goldman
George Lindsey, Actor Known as "Goober" Pyle, Dies at 83
George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years on the “Andy Griffith Show,” died yesterday at the age of 83, according to multiple reports. He was known affectionately as the grinning service attendant, Goober, on the show, which aired from 1964 to 1968, and its successor, ”Mayberry RFD” from 1968 to 1971.
Tyler Capital Murder Trial Set to Begin Today
The capital murder trial is set to begin today for Kimberly Cargill, who is accused in the June 2010 killing of Cherry Walker, the mentally challenged babysitter of Cargill’s 4-year-old son.
East Texas Girl Dies after Collapsing on the Playground
Funeral Services are now set for 9-year-old Ally Baker, who died after collapsing on a church playground Wednesday evening.
East Texas Man Charged with Stealing Government Property
A federal grand jury in Tyler has returned several indictments, including a charge of theft of government property.
EXCLUSIVE: New Fiat Dealership Coming to Tyler
The Randall Noe Auto Group is opening East Texas’ first Fiat dealership in Tyler this month and plans to begin selling the Italian-built car within in the next several weeks, the dealership’s general manager confirmed Thursday.
Smith County Jailer finds Himself Behind Bars
A Smith County jailer was arrested Tuesday night for driving while intoxicated and is out on bond after he found himself in a jail cell overnight.
Federal Judge Halts Texas Law on Women’s Health Program
The Texas Attorney General has appealed a federal judge’s order stopping the state from banning Planned Parenthood clinics from a women’s health program.
World Wish Day Makes an East Texas Teen’s Wish Come True
For 16-year-old Forest Wagner, the childhood dream of what it’s like to be a helicopter pilot came true today, thanks to the Make-A-Wish organization of North Texas.
Woman Robbed and Dragged at Tyler Restaurant Parking Lot
TYLER – Early Friday morning Tyler Police received a call from the employees at the Whataburger at 6849 S. Broadway Ave. that a white female and a black male were fighting in the parking lot.
East Texas Death Row Inmate Faces Execution Tonight
HOUSTON — The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a reprieve given earlier this week to 29-year-old Beunka Adams.
Adams’ faces lethal injection tonight in Huntsville for a fatal shooting during a Cherokee County convenience store robbery 10 years ago.
East Texas Fugitive Captured in Arkansas
HENDERSON CO. – A Henderson County Man on the run from Law Enforcement for almost ten years is now in custody after he was arrested in Monroe County Arkansas.
Death Row Inmate Granted Reprieve in East Texas Murder Case
HUNTSVILLE — A 29-year-old Texas inmate set to die this week for a fatal shooting during the robbery and abductions at a Cherokee County convenience store has won a reprieve from a federal judge.